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Parts of the computer and thier function
The document details the major components and functions of a computer, including the CPU, RAM, hard drive, optical drive, and motherboard, outlining their roles in processing and storing data. It also describes various input and output devices such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and printers, and how they interact with the computer. Additionally, it provides basic instructions for manipulating computer equipment and preparing for tasks like using Microsoft Word.
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Overview of the presentation with focus on popular computer components.
Details on input devices like keyboard, mouse, monitor, and desktop as essential parts of computing.
Explains hard drive, RAM, and their roles in permanent storage and data processing. Explains optical drive function and the importance of the motherboard in computer assembly.
Additional devices in a computer setup including USB drives, hubs, printers, and scanners. Discusses output devices like speakers, headphones, and projectors in multimedia applications.
Focuses on keyboard as an input device and provides a brief on related assignments.
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- 7. Parts of the Computerand their Function
- 8. Computer A machine thatprocesses information and performs computation.
- 9. Major Parts ofthe Computer CPU RAM Hard Drive Optical Drive Motherboard
- 10. Central Processing Unit(CPU) The central processing unit (CPU) processes all of the data that is accessed by the machine. It is a small internal piece that is located beneath the fan. Essentially, the purpose of a CPU is to process instructions through a four-part sequence of fetching, decoding, execution and write-back.
- 11. Random access memoryprovides a buffer between the hard drive and central processing unit. When files are requested for processing, they transfer from the hard drive to the memory.
- 12. • A harddrive provides permanent storage for the operating system, programs and files on a machine. When files are saved to the hard drive, they are retained through power outages.
- 13. An optical driveis any drive that reads the data through optic technology, such as a laser. These drives can read data from discs.
- 14. Motherboard The motherboard isan underlying circuit board that holds all the computer components together. Computer components, including the CPU, RAM, hard drive and optical drives, plug into the motherboard. This allows the separate components to interact with each other to create a fully functional machine. While each computer part has a unique function, they would be utterly useless without the unifying motherboard.
- 16. Different Equipment ofthe Computer Desktop Monitor USB flash drive Mouse Speakers Headphones Microphone Hub Printer Scanner Keyboard
- 17. The "box" or casethat holds the parts that makes up a computer.
- 18. An output displaydevice (looks similar to a TV) in a computer system. You see information on the monitor's screen
- 19. These can hold documents,pictures, and music. Some flash drives are also MP3 players.
- 20. A hand-held input deviceyou roll on your desk to point to and select items on your screen. When you move the mouse, the mouse pointer on the screen moves in the same direction.
- 21. Output device that produces soundand music when connected to the computer.
- 22. Output device for listening that isheld over the ears by a band worn on the head.
- 23. Input device in whichsound energy is changed into electrical energy for the sending or recording sound (your voice).
- 24. Hubs are devicesthat have many ports into which network cables are plugged. A hub takes the signal from each computer and sends it to all of the other computers through the network.
- 25. A device thatproduces a paper copy of the information on your screen.
- 26. Output device fordisplaying onto a large surface (projection screen) what appears on the computer monitor.
- 27. Input device that reads copyas an image and digitally records the image.
- 28. The keyboard isan input device designed to enter text, characters and other commands into a computer or similar device.
- 29. Manipulate a Computer •Point the icon of the “computer” and open it. • Plug the speaker to the computer and demonstrate the function of the speaker. • Connect the projector to the computer. • Point a video, open it, plug the speaker and project it in the
- 30. Assignment Study in advanceon how to use the MS word.