ITEC CH 2 Hardware

Examples of computer hardware:

The system unit (Called the tower or chassis), Printer, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Router.

Describe differentiating computers.

increasingly difficult. A tablet that often comes with a keyboard, more like laptops. 2-in-1s (Laptops w/ detaching keyboards). All-in-ones (basically huge tablets.

Combines the mobility of a tablet w/ the power of a laptop.

2-in-1 computer.

How would you define a Computer?

A digital device that: Accepts input, processes data into info, stores data, and provides info output.

Describe the uses of All-in-One.

A neat, clean look for a desk or office. A large monitor w/o the lrg system unit. Not easily upgradable-not a popular w/ computer experts or serious gamers.

Popular smartphones are:

Apple iPhone (uses iOS) Samsung Galaxy series (uses Android OS) Google Pixel (uses Android OS)

The computer's main microprocessor.

Central processing unit (CPU)

Where is the location of the computer system unit in a desktop, laptop, and smartphone?

Desktop--in the tower or chassis Laptop--beneath keyboard Smartphone--behind touchscreen.

Describe the uses of a laptop.

It's mobile (can be carried to class), Full Operating System (will run all applications), memory can sometimes be upgraded as necessary, plenty of storage space.

Examples of different types of computers:

Laptops, Desktop All-in-Ones, Tablets, Smartphones, Mainframes, Servers, Gaming consoles, Embedded devices.

Describe the uses of a tablet.

Light yet powerful, w/ a separate keyboard, tablets gain much of a laptop's functionality, and smaller OS.

Allow you to listen to audio files such as music, podcasts, read books, and watch videos.

Media Players.

Circuit board that holds the computer's central processing unit.

Motherboard.

Computers display information in many forms- images, video, audio.

Output

Describe the system unit of a computer.

Part of the computer that houses the motherboard. The motherboard. The Central processing unit (CPU).

Computers compile & transform data into useful information.

Process

Describe a desktop.

Separate system unit (chassis), peripherals, System unit (allows for easy hardware upgrades), Large footprint.

Describe an All-in-One.

Stationary device, computer within a large monitor, separate keyboard and mouse, usually a touchscreen monitor, and is a full operating system.

Computers have the ability to store data for future use.

Store

Describe what is meant by the term "Computer Hardware."

The physical parts of the computer.

Describe 2-in-1.

Full OS. Solid-State hard drive- very fast w/ strong battery life. Less storage than a traditional laptop.

Describe the uses of a desktop.

Great for business, families w/ children that might drop laptops, gamers and computer experts (allows for flexibility and expansion.)

Describe a smartphone.

Handheld computer w/ cellular networking capability.

Describe a tablet computer.

Highly mobile, touchscreen, separate keyboard & mouse can be added, hardware & RAM can't be upgraded, and smaller OS.

Describe a laptop.

Hinged folding computer. integrated monitor, keyboard, and touchpad. Full operating system. Some laptops provide the capability of upgrading memory.

The 4 basic computing functions are referred to as the _____.

Information Processing Cycle.

Computers accept data from many sources including keyboards, camera, microphones- even other computers!

Input

What are four basic computer functions?

Input, Process, Output, & Store.