The document discusses input, output, memory and storage devices of a computer system. It defines input devices as those that accept data or instructions from the user, such as keyboards, mice, microphones, scanners, etc. It also defines output devices as those that produce output in a readable format for users, such as monitors, printers, plotters, and speakers. It then explains the different types of primary memory (RAM and ROM) and secondary storage devices and provides examples of each.
The document discusses the basic components and operations of a computer. It explains that a computer requires both hardware and software to function. The key hardware components include the central processing unit, memory, storage devices like hard disks, input devices like keyboards and mice, and output devices like monitors and printers. It also discusses the basic operations of a computer like following step-by-step instructions to complete tasks, and compares how computers and humans perform similar operations like division.
The document provides tips for basic computer maintenance including cleaning monitors, wires, CPUs, and other components. It recommends using surge protectors, opening and closing disk drives carefully, and cleaning keyboards, mice, and other inputs gently. The document also gives advice on installing software, protecting against viruses by avoiding suspicious emails and disks, using antivirus software and firewalls, and backing up data. General troubleshooting tips include checking power sources and restarting if the computer freezes or crashes.
This document discusses proper tool selection for repairing hardware. It states that the first steps are to understand the tasks needed and plan the sequence. The best tool for each task requires training and following manufacturer instructions. All necessary tools and parts should be obtained. Tools should only be used as intended and instructions followed for safety. The document then describes categories of hardware tools including electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. Examples are provided for common tools in each category.
Input devices allow data to be entered into a computer and can be manual or automatic. Manual input devices include keyboards, mice, touchpads, joysticks, scanners, touchscreens, digital cameras, and microphones. Automatic input devices include magnetic ink character recognition, optical mark recognition, optical character recognition, barcode readers, and sensors. Common input devices like keyboards and mice are fast and easy to use but can cause repetitive strain injuries, while devices like touchscreens are intuitive but have limited options.
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The document introduces the basic parts of a computer, including input devices like the keyboard, mouse, and microphone, and output devices like the monitor, printer, and speakers. It defines each part and their functions, such as the keyboard being used to enter text and numbers, the mouse being a pointing device, the monitor displaying output, and the speakers producing sound. It also defines input and output devices, with input devices taking data into the computer and output devices displaying the processed results. Finally, it discusses why computers are important for their accuracy, speed, and ability to store large amounts of data and perform complex tasks.
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1. The document outlines a lesson plan for a class on measuring computer components and objects. It discusses types of components that can be measured like memory, optical storage devices, processors, and video cards. It provides examples of what is measured for each component like storage capacity, clock speed, and heat output.
2. Students will participate in activities to name measuring tools, identify components that can be measured, and discuss how measurements impact computer performance. They will also complete an activity and assignment to reinforce learning the components and importance of measurement.
3. The lesson aims to teach students how to accurately measure computer parts and understand how measurements are used in specifications and building computers.
Software consists of programs that run on a computer to perform functions, while hardware refers to the physical components. There are two main types of software: system software that manages computer resources, and application software for specific tasks. Hardware includes basic components needed for operation like RAM and ROMs, as well as complementary components like webcams. Common hardware components are networks, hard disks, USB drives, processors, keyboards, and monitors. Together, software and hardware allow computers to function and be used by people.
The document discusses the basic components and operations of a computer. It explains that a computer requires both hardware and software to function. The key hardware components include the central processing unit, memory, storage devices like hard disks, input devices like keyboards and mice, and output devices like monitors and printers. It also discusses the basic operations of a computer like following step-by-step instructions to complete tasks, and compares how computers and humans perform similar operations like division.
The document provides tips for basic computer maintenance including cleaning monitors, wires, CPUs, and other components. It recommends using surge protectors, opening and closing disk drives carefully, and cleaning keyboards, mice, and other inputs gently. The document also gives advice on installing software, protecting against viruses by avoiding suspicious emails and disks, using antivirus software and firewalls, and backing up data. General troubleshooting tips include checking power sources and restarting if the computer freezes or crashes.
This document discusses proper tool selection for repairing hardware. It states that the first steps are to understand the tasks needed and plan the sequence. The best tool for each task requires training and following manufacturer instructions. All necessary tools and parts should be obtained. Tools should only be used as intended and instructions followed for safety. The document then describes categories of hardware tools including electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. Examples are provided for common tools in each category.
Input devices allow data to be entered into a computer and can be manual or automatic. Manual input devices include keyboards, mice, touchpads, joysticks, scanners, touchscreens, digital cameras, and microphones. Automatic input devices include magnetic ink character recognition, optical mark recognition, optical character recognition, barcode readers, and sensors. Common input devices like keyboards and mice are fast and easy to use but can cause repetitive strain injuries, while devices like touchscreens are intuitive but have limited options.
introduction to Basic parts of the computerclark bro
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The document introduces the basic parts of a computer, including input devices like the keyboard, mouse, and microphone, and output devices like the monitor, printer, and speakers. It defines each part and their functions, such as the keyboard being used to enter text and numbers, the mouse being a pointing device, the monitor displaying output, and the speakers producing sound. It also defines input and output devices, with input devices taking data into the computer and output devices displaying the processed results. Finally, it discusses why computers are important for their accuracy, speed, and ability to store large amounts of data and perform complex tasks.
Types of components and objects to be measured_Lesson PlanBryan Corpuz
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1. The document outlines a lesson plan for a class on measuring computer components and objects. It discusses types of components that can be measured like memory, optical storage devices, processors, and video cards. It provides examples of what is measured for each component like storage capacity, clock speed, and heat output.
2. Students will participate in activities to name measuring tools, identify components that can be measured, and discuss how measurements impact computer performance. They will also complete an activity and assignment to reinforce learning the components and importance of measurement.
3. The lesson aims to teach students how to accurately measure computer parts and understand how measurements are used in specifications and building computers.
Software consists of programs that run on a computer to perform functions, while hardware refers to the physical components. There are two main types of software: system software that manages computer resources, and application software for specific tasks. Hardware includes basic components needed for operation like RAM and ROMs, as well as complementary components like webcams. Common hardware components are networks, hard disks, USB drives, processors, keyboards, and monitors. Together, software and hardware allow computers to function and be used by people.
This document defines and compares different types of software licensing and distribution models:
- Retail software is sold in stores with packaging and manuals, making it generally more expensive than downloadable versions.
- OEM software is sold by manufacturers to be pre-installed on hardware systems at a reduced price without retail packaging.
- Shareware and freemium allow limited use for free as a trial with options to purchase a full license.
- Adware and spyware are usually free but collect user data or show ads without fully disclosing this in the license agreement.
Here is a draft matrix on computer maintenance plan:
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE PLAN
COMPONENTS TO CLEAN/REPAIR SCHEDULE Tools to use
Computer case Daily/Every other day Lint-free cloth, compressed air
Monitor Weekly Lint-free cloth
Keyboard Monthly Lint-free cloth
Mouse Weekly Lint-free cloth
Inside components of Processing Bi-annually/Annually Multimeter, compressed air, lint-free cloth
Unit
Hard drive Annually Compressed air
RAM Every 6 months Compressed air
Processor fan Every 6 months Compressed air
Power supply Every year Compressed air
Optical drive (CD/DVD ROM) Monthly Compressed
The document describes the basic components and functions of a computer system. It explains that the monitor displays visual output, while the CPU contains the computer's processor and can be in desktop or tower cases. The document outlines different input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners, and their functions. It also discusses internal memory components like RAM and ROM that help the CPU process and store information, as well as long-term storage devices like hard disk drives. Finally, it mentions that the motherboard coordinates communication between all computer components and is essential to the computer's operation.
This document discusses computer input and output devices. It describes various input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners and microphones that allow data and instructions to enter a computer. It also covers output devices such as monitors, printers and plotters that display or print data in human-readable form. Printers are divided into impact and non-impact types. The document provides details on the functioning and uses of different I/O devices.
This PPT talks about all the components of a keyboard, who invented it and advice for increasing speed. It is based on class 9 IT (subject code-402) Chapter 7 'Data Entry and Keyboard Skills'.
This document discusses robotics, Arduino, and microcontrollers. It defines robotics and explains that Arduino is an open-source hardware and software company that designs kits for building interactive devices. A microcontroller is described as a small computer on a single integrated circuit that contains memory, input/output peripherals, and a processor. The Atmel ATmega328P microcontroller on the Arduino Uno board is then outlined, noting its pins, memory, and functions. Finally, instructions for a basic "Blink" code example using an LED on pin 10 are provided.
The computer mouse was named after its resemblance to a real mouse, with the cord acting as a tail and the held part as the body. Douglas Engelbart invented the first computer mouse in 1968, which was a small wooden block with wheels and a long cable. Early mice tracked movement using external wheels or a rolling ball inside, while modern optical and laser mice use light sensors to detect movement relative to surfaces. Other mouse types include inertial mice that track movement without a surface using accelerometers, and 3D mice that provide multiple degrees of freedom through ultrasound.
This document discusses various types of external storage devices, including hard disk drives, solid state drives, flash memory, optical discs, and future technologies. It provides details on how hard disk drives use spinning disks and magnetic heads to read and write data. Solid state drives have no moving parts and use integrated circuits for memory. USB flash drives are small, removable flash memory devices. Optical discs like CDs and DVDs store data in spiral tracks of tiny bumps burned by a laser onto the disc's surface. Future storage technologies may use helium instead of air in hard drives for higher capacity and kinetic drives that interface over ethernet.
Input devices allow users to interact with computers and include keyboards, mice, digital cameras, scanners, microphones, and biometric sensors like fingerprint readers. Output devices receive data from computers for display or output, such as monitors that display video and text, printers that print hard copies, speakers that output audio, and projectors that project computer displays onto screens or surfaces. Common input devices are keyboards for typing and mice for controlling the cursor, while common output devices are monitors for visual display and printers for hard copies.
Keyboards are external input devices used to type data into computers and include alphabetic, numerical, and symbol keys. They connect to devices via serial or USB ports. Mice are also input devices that send click information to computers and offer an alternative to keyboard interaction. Typical mice have two buttons and a scroll wheel. The motherboard connects all computer parts like the CPU, memory, drives, and ports and acts as the computer's backbone. Processors are microchips that process instructions from software and come from manufacturers like Intel and AMD, with higher gigahertz capacities providing faster processing. Printers are external devices that take computer data and print hard copies of text, images, and photos. Speakers receive audio input from sound cards
The document provides an introduction to basic computer concepts and components. It discusses the history of computing from DOS commands to graphical user interfaces. It also covers keyboards, describing the original alphabetical layout and today's more common QWERTY design. Finally, it defines common desktop elements like windows, icons, and the taskbar, explaining how multiple windows can be opened and switched between.
This document outlines a competency-based curriculum for the qualification of Computer Systems Servicing NC II. It includes the course design, structure, resources needed, assessment methods for basic, common and core competencies. The basic competencies cover obtaining and conveying workplace information, participating in meetings, and teamwork. Common competencies include quality control, using computers and tools, making measurements, and testing electronics components. The core competencies focus on assembling, installing, configuring and maintaining computer hardware and networks, diagnosing and rectifying faults. The course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of computer service technicians according to industry standards over 280 hours of training.
Primary storage, also called main memory or immediate access store (IMAS), consists of random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and cache. RAM holds data and instructions temporarily during processing and also holds the results, while ROM stores fixed system-level programs like the BIOS needed for starting up the computer. Cache provides very fast temporary memory the processor can access more quickly than RAM.
The document discusses computer hardware ports and connectors. It defines ports as places for physically connecting devices to a computer, usually with sockets. Connectors are the types of cables used to connect devices. Common ports discussed include USB, FireWire, Ethernet, parallel and PS/2 ports. The document also covers expansion slots, buses, cache memory, virtual memory, and auxiliary storage components like hard disks.
Scanner is a device that translates hard copy into soft copy.
It translates data on a sheet of paper to a form that can be stored on a computer.
In other words converting of a document into digital format.
Data can be in either form of text or graphics.
This document discusses different types of output devices. It describes monitors, including CRT and LCD monitors. It also outlines various printer types like dot matrix, inkjet, and laser printers. Speakers and headphones are mentioned as audio output devices. Data projectors are noted as a way to display computer information on a large screen for multiple viewers.
This document describes various common input devices for computers. It discusses keyboards, mice, joysticks, light pens, trackballs, scanners, graphic tablets, microphones, magnetic ink card readers, optical character readers, bar code readers, and optical mark readers. These input devices allow humans to interact with computers by entering text, numbers, images, audio, and other data in digital form for processing.
This document provides an introduction to different types of computer software. It discusses system software such as operating systems, compilers, loaders, linkers, and interpreters. It also covers application software including word processors, spreadsheets, graphic presentations, and database management systems. Open source software and proprietary software are defined. Examples of specific software are provided for each category.
This document lists and briefly describes the main hardware components of a computer system. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and various storage drives like floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, and DVD drives. The motherboard contains connectors for additional components and controllers to interface with peripheral devices. RAM provides temporary storage while the computer is on. Hard disks provide high-capacity permanent storage. DVD and CD drives can read optical discs for data access or multimedia playback.
The document discusses different types of software. It defines software as computer programs and data that provide instructions for what a computer should do. There are three basic types of software: system software which operates computer hardware and provides a platform for applications; programming software which provides tools for writing computer programs; and application software or apps which are designed for end users. Some examples of application software include word processing programs, database programs, spreadsheet programs, and multimedia and presentation programs.
Input devices and output devices of computerdivyapalabhavi
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This document discusses computer input and output devices. It defines input devices as devices that accept data from the user and lists common input devices like the keyboard, mouse, scanner, and magnetic ink card reader. It then discusses important output devices like computer monitors, printers (impact and non-impact), and describes their functions. The document also provides an overview of computer memory, including cache memory, primary memory, secondary storage, RAM and ROM.
The document discusses various input, output, and memory devices used in computers. It describes keyboards as the most common input device used to enter data and mice as input devices that control cursor movement. Monitors and printers are discussed as main output devices that display and print output. Primary memory devices like RAM and ROM that interface directly with the CPU are volatile and non-volatile storage, respectively. Secondary memory provides larger but slower storage.
This document defines and compares different types of software licensing and distribution models:
- Retail software is sold in stores with packaging and manuals, making it generally more expensive than downloadable versions.
- OEM software is sold by manufacturers to be pre-installed on hardware systems at a reduced price without retail packaging.
- Shareware and freemium allow limited use for free as a trial with options to purchase a full license.
- Adware and spyware are usually free but collect user data or show ads without fully disclosing this in the license agreement.
Here is a draft matrix on computer maintenance plan:
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE PLAN
COMPONENTS TO CLEAN/REPAIR SCHEDULE Tools to use
Computer case Daily/Every other day Lint-free cloth, compressed air
Monitor Weekly Lint-free cloth
Keyboard Monthly Lint-free cloth
Mouse Weekly Lint-free cloth
Inside components of Processing Bi-annually/Annually Multimeter, compressed air, lint-free cloth
Unit
Hard drive Annually Compressed air
RAM Every 6 months Compressed air
Processor fan Every 6 months Compressed air
Power supply Every year Compressed air
Optical drive (CD/DVD ROM) Monthly Compressed
The document describes the basic components and functions of a computer system. It explains that the monitor displays visual output, while the CPU contains the computer's processor and can be in desktop or tower cases. The document outlines different input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners, and their functions. It also discusses internal memory components like RAM and ROM that help the CPU process and store information, as well as long-term storage devices like hard disk drives. Finally, it mentions that the motherboard coordinates communication between all computer components and is essential to the computer's operation.
This document discusses computer input and output devices. It describes various input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners and microphones that allow data and instructions to enter a computer. It also covers output devices such as monitors, printers and plotters that display or print data in human-readable form. Printers are divided into impact and non-impact types. The document provides details on the functioning and uses of different I/O devices.
This PPT talks about all the components of a keyboard, who invented it and advice for increasing speed. It is based on class 9 IT (subject code-402) Chapter 7 'Data Entry and Keyboard Skills'.
This document discusses robotics, Arduino, and microcontrollers. It defines robotics and explains that Arduino is an open-source hardware and software company that designs kits for building interactive devices. A microcontroller is described as a small computer on a single integrated circuit that contains memory, input/output peripherals, and a processor. The Atmel ATmega328P microcontroller on the Arduino Uno board is then outlined, noting its pins, memory, and functions. Finally, instructions for a basic "Blink" code example using an LED on pin 10 are provided.
The computer mouse was named after its resemblance to a real mouse, with the cord acting as a tail and the held part as the body. Douglas Engelbart invented the first computer mouse in 1968, which was a small wooden block with wheels and a long cable. Early mice tracked movement using external wheels or a rolling ball inside, while modern optical and laser mice use light sensors to detect movement relative to surfaces. Other mouse types include inertial mice that track movement without a surface using accelerometers, and 3D mice that provide multiple degrees of freedom through ultrasound.
This document discusses various types of external storage devices, including hard disk drives, solid state drives, flash memory, optical discs, and future technologies. It provides details on how hard disk drives use spinning disks and magnetic heads to read and write data. Solid state drives have no moving parts and use integrated circuits for memory. USB flash drives are small, removable flash memory devices. Optical discs like CDs and DVDs store data in spiral tracks of tiny bumps burned by a laser onto the disc's surface. Future storage technologies may use helium instead of air in hard drives for higher capacity and kinetic drives that interface over ethernet.
Input devices allow users to interact with computers and include keyboards, mice, digital cameras, scanners, microphones, and biometric sensors like fingerprint readers. Output devices receive data from computers for display or output, such as monitors that display video and text, printers that print hard copies, speakers that output audio, and projectors that project computer displays onto screens or surfaces. Common input devices are keyboards for typing and mice for controlling the cursor, while common output devices are monitors for visual display and printers for hard copies.
Keyboards are external input devices used to type data into computers and include alphabetic, numerical, and symbol keys. They connect to devices via serial or USB ports. Mice are also input devices that send click information to computers and offer an alternative to keyboard interaction. Typical mice have two buttons and a scroll wheel. The motherboard connects all computer parts like the CPU, memory, drives, and ports and acts as the computer's backbone. Processors are microchips that process instructions from software and come from manufacturers like Intel and AMD, with higher gigahertz capacities providing faster processing. Printers are external devices that take computer data and print hard copies of text, images, and photos. Speakers receive audio input from sound cards
The document provides an introduction to basic computer concepts and components. It discusses the history of computing from DOS commands to graphical user interfaces. It also covers keyboards, describing the original alphabetical layout and today's more common QWERTY design. Finally, it defines common desktop elements like windows, icons, and the taskbar, explaining how multiple windows can be opened and switched between.
This document outlines a competency-based curriculum for the qualification of Computer Systems Servicing NC II. It includes the course design, structure, resources needed, assessment methods for basic, common and core competencies. The basic competencies cover obtaining and conveying workplace information, participating in meetings, and teamwork. Common competencies include quality control, using computers and tools, making measurements, and testing electronics components. The core competencies focus on assembling, installing, configuring and maintaining computer hardware and networks, diagnosing and rectifying faults. The course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of computer service technicians according to industry standards over 280 hours of training.
Primary storage, also called main memory or immediate access store (IMAS), consists of random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and cache. RAM holds data and instructions temporarily during processing and also holds the results, while ROM stores fixed system-level programs like the BIOS needed for starting up the computer. Cache provides very fast temporary memory the processor can access more quickly than RAM.
The document discusses computer hardware ports and connectors. It defines ports as places for physically connecting devices to a computer, usually with sockets. Connectors are the types of cables used to connect devices. Common ports discussed include USB, FireWire, Ethernet, parallel and PS/2 ports. The document also covers expansion slots, buses, cache memory, virtual memory, and auxiliary storage components like hard disks.
Scanner is a device that translates hard copy into soft copy.
It translates data on a sheet of paper to a form that can be stored on a computer.
In other words converting of a document into digital format.
Data can be in either form of text or graphics.
This document discusses different types of output devices. It describes monitors, including CRT and LCD monitors. It also outlines various printer types like dot matrix, inkjet, and laser printers. Speakers and headphones are mentioned as audio output devices. Data projectors are noted as a way to display computer information on a large screen for multiple viewers.
This document describes various common input devices for computers. It discusses keyboards, mice, joysticks, light pens, trackballs, scanners, graphic tablets, microphones, magnetic ink card readers, optical character readers, bar code readers, and optical mark readers. These input devices allow humans to interact with computers by entering text, numbers, images, audio, and other data in digital form for processing.
This document provides an introduction to different types of computer software. It discusses system software such as operating systems, compilers, loaders, linkers, and interpreters. It also covers application software including word processors, spreadsheets, graphic presentations, and database management systems. Open source software and proprietary software are defined. Examples of specific software are provided for each category.
This document lists and briefly describes the main hardware components of a computer system. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and various storage drives like floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, and DVD drives. The motherboard contains connectors for additional components and controllers to interface with peripheral devices. RAM provides temporary storage while the computer is on. Hard disks provide high-capacity permanent storage. DVD and CD drives can read optical discs for data access or multimedia playback.
The document discusses different types of software. It defines software as computer programs and data that provide instructions for what a computer should do. There are three basic types of software: system software which operates computer hardware and provides a platform for applications; programming software which provides tools for writing computer programs; and application software or apps which are designed for end users. Some examples of application software include word processing programs, database programs, spreadsheet programs, and multimedia and presentation programs.
Input devices and output devices of computerdivyapalabhavi
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This document discusses computer input and output devices. It defines input devices as devices that accept data from the user and lists common input devices like the keyboard, mouse, scanner, and magnetic ink card reader. It then discusses important output devices like computer monitors, printers (impact and non-impact), and describes their functions. The document also provides an overview of computer memory, including cache memory, primary memory, secondary storage, RAM and ROM.
The document discusses various input, output, and memory devices used in computers. It describes keyboards as the most common input device used to enter data and mice as input devices that control cursor movement. Monitors and printers are discussed as main output devices that display and print output. Primary memory devices like RAM and ROM that interface directly with the CPU are volatile and non-volatile storage, respectively. Secondary memory provides larger but slower storage.
The document discusses input and output devices used in computers. It describes common input devices like the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, and optical mark recognition devices. It explains that the keyboard is used to enter text and numeric data using keys that generate ASCII codes. Mice are pointing devices that control cursor movement. Scanners are used to digitize printed text and images. Output devices discussed include computer monitors in different display technologies and printers, distinguishing between impact printers like dot matrix and line printers, and non-impact printers such as laser and inkjet printers.
The document discusses various input, output, and memory devices used in computers. It describes keyboards as the most common input device used to enter data and mice as input devices that control cursor movement. Monitors and printers are discussed as main output devices that display and print output. Memory devices covered include RAM and ROM as primary memory and their types. Secondary memory is also briefly mentioned.
The document discusses various input, output, and memory devices used in computers. It describes keyboards as the most common input device used to enter data and mice as input devices that control cursor movement. Monitors and printers are discussed as main output devices that display and print output. Memory devices covered include RAM and ROM as primary memory and their types. Secondary memory is also briefly mentioned.
The document discusses various input and output devices used in computers. It describes keyboards, mice, joysticks, scanners, and other input devices that allow data and instructions to enter the computer. It also covers different types of monitors, printers, speakers and other output devices that display processed data to the user. The document concludes by explaining primary and secondary computer memory, including RAM, ROM, hard disks, and their roles in storing programs and data both temporarily and permanently.
This document discusses input and output devices for computers. It describes keyboards, mice including mechanical and optical mice, and data scanning devices like image scanners. It then discusses various types of output devices including monitors, dot matrix printers that use pins to print, inkjet printers that spray ink through nozzles, and laser printers that use static electricity to print high quality pages.
Input and output devices allow data and instructions to enter and exit a computer system. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners, while common output devices include monitors, speakers, and printers. The central processing unit (CPU) controls the system and performs computations, with memory and storage holding instructions and data for processing.
The document describes various computer input devices including keyboards, mice, joysticks, light pens, trackballs, scanners, microphones, magnetic ink card readers, optical character readers, bar code readers, and optical mark readers. It provides details on what each input device is and how it is used to input data into a computer.
This document discusses input and output devices. It describes manual input devices like keyboards, mice, and touch screens. It also covers automatic input devices such as magnetic ink character recognition and barcode readers. For output devices it mentions monitors, printers like laser and inkjet printers, and speakers. The document provides details on the use and purpose of each type of input and output device.
The document discusses various input devices used in computers. It describes keyboards, mice, joysticks, light pens, trackballs, scanners, graphics tablets, microphones, MICR readers, OCR readers, barcode readers, optical mark readers, and punch cards. The most common input devices are keyboards and mice, which allow users to input text and control the cursor. Other devices allow input of graphics, sound, and machine-readable text.
The document discusses various input and output devices used in computer systems. It describes common input devices like the keyboard, mouse, trackball, joystick, light pen, touch screen, and scanners. It also covers output devices such as monitors, LCD displays, and printers including dot matrix, laser, and inkjet printers. The document provides details on how each device functions and its applications.
The document discusses the different components that make up a computer system. It begins by defining a computer as an electronic device that can store and process data according to programmed instructions. It then describes the main components of a computer which include hardware, software, and firmware. The document goes into detail about the various hardware components such as the central processing unit, memory, mass storage devices, input devices like keyboards and mice, and output devices like monitors and printers. It also discusses different types of software and input/output peripherals.
The document discusses various input and output devices used in computers. It describes common input devices like the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanners, microphones, and digital cameras. It explains how these devices work and their advantages and disadvantages. The document also covers various types of output devices including monitors, printers, plotters and speakers. It provides details on CRT and LCD monitors and different types of printers like impact, non-impact, inkjet and laser printers.
Computer input devices include the keyboard, mouse, joystick, light pen, track ball, scanner, graphic tablet, microphone, magnetic ink card reader, optical character reader, and bar code reader. The keyboard allows input of text, while the mouse is used to control cursor movement and select items. Other common input devices are the joystick for gaming, light pen for screen interaction, track ball in laptops, and scanner to digitize documents. Specialized readers include the magnetic ink card reader for bank checks, optical character reader to digitize text, and bar code reader for product labeling.
Input devices allow data and instructions to enter a computer. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, light pens, trackballs, scanners, digitizers, microphones, magnetic ink card readers, optical character readers, bar code readers, and optical mark readers. Output devices send data from the computer to the user or another device. Common output devices are monitors, printers like laser and inkjet printers, plotters, sound cards, and screens.
The document discusses various types of input devices used in computer systems. It begins by explaining that the input unit acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer by receiving raw data and processing it. Some common input devices are then described, including the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard allows text input and additional functions, while the mouse is used to control cursor position. Other input devices mentioned include the joystick for CAD and games, light pen for drawing, trackball as an alternative to the mouse, and scanners, magnetic ink card readers, optical character readers, and bar code readers for converting other formats to digital. Microphones are also covered as a device for sound input.
Charles Babbage created the first computer called the Analytical Machine in the 19th century to automate tedious mathematical calculations. Computers store, process, and retrieve data using hardware and software. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, scanners, microphones, and touch screens. Output is displayed on monitors or printed using printers, plotters, and speakers which produce audio output.
This document discusses input and output devices. It describes several major input devices including the keyboard, mouse, joystick, optical mark reader, light pen, bar code reader, and magnetic ink character reader. It then discusses various output devices such as monitors, printers (impact printers like dot matrix printers and non-impact printers like inkjet and laser printers), speakers, plotters, and multimedia projectors. The document provides details on the purpose and functioning of these common input and output hardware devices used with computers.
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2. INDEX
What is Memory?
Types of Memory.
Primary Memory
Secondary Memory
Units of Memory
What is Input Device?
What is Output Device?
3. What is INPUT DEVICE?
It is responsible for accepting input ( data or instructions )
from the user. This work accomplished with the help of
input devices.
The input devices that we are going to discuss are:
Keyboard Mouse Microphone Scanner
Light Pen Barcode Reader MICR OCR
OMR
4. What is keyboard?
It is used to enter textual data in the form of letters, digits
and symbols. It is a typewriter like device to used to input
data.
A standard keyboard contains 104 keys in it.
5. What is mouse?
It is a pointing device that points to a position on computer
screen. It is one of the pointing device used to work in the
graphical environment with the help of a pointer moving on
the screen.
Type of mouse are:
โข Mechanical Mouse
โข Optical Mouse
6. What is mechanical mouse?
It is also known as ball mouse. It contains rubber ball in the
back surface side. When we move the mouse then mouseโs
ball roll and sensors that are embedded inside identify the
motion and move on screenโs surface portion at the same
directions.
7. What is OPTICAL mouse?
In the optical mouse use advance technology such as LED
(light-emitting diode), optical sensor, and other DSP (digital
signal processing) instead of the rubber ball mechanical
mouse. In the optical mouse, detect the movement by the
sensors when reflected light.
8. What is microphone?
A microphone is an input device that records voice or sound
and transforms the recorded voice into digital data so that a
user can play back or edit the digitized voice as required.
9. What is scanner?
A scanner is an input device that scans images, printed text, or
an object and converts it into a digital image. Instead of
making a duplicate copy on a paper, the scanner stores the
digital image in the computer memory.
Types of scanner are:
A scanner that provides a flat, glass surface to
hold a sheet of paper, book or other object for
scanning. The scan head is moved under the
glass. Flatbed scanners often come with sheet
Flatbed Scanner
10. A sheetfed is a digital imaging system specifically
designed for scanning loose sheets of paper, widely
used by businesses to scan office documents.
Sheetfed Scanner
Handheld Scanner
A scanner that is moved by hand over the
material being captured.
11. Drum Scanner
Drum scanner is an optical scanner designed for use with a
computer. In this device, the original image (for example, a
photograph) to be scanned is attached or clamped around a drum.
During the scanning operations, the drum on which the image is
mounted spins fast.
12. Light Pen
A light pen is a pointing device that uses a photoelectric (light-
sensitive) cell to indicate a position on the computer screen.
When you keep the pen in front of an icon of the computer
screen, say the Start button, it senses the light and the
photoelectric cell gets activated.
13. Bar Code Reader
A bar code reader is an input device that is used to read the
information encoded on a bar code. The bar code reader is also
known as a price scanner or point-of-sale (POS) scanner. A bar
code is an optical machine-readable code, which is printed on
various types of products. It holds the necessary information
about the product.
14. MICR(Magnetic ink character reader)
This is another type of special scanner which can read the
character printed with a special magnetic ink. The application of
this device mainly used in banking sector.
15. oCR(optical character reader)
It recognize text inside images, such as scanned documents and
photos. OCR technology is used to convert images containing
written text (typed, handwritten or printed) into machine-
readable text data.
16. omR(optical mark reader)
This popular recognition technology is used
for collecting data from โfill-in-the-bubbleโ
forms such as educational tests, surveys,
assessments, evaluations, and many other
multiple choice forms. The process is
achieved with the aid of a scanner that
checks the transmission or reflection of light
through the paper and places having
markings will reflect less light than the
blank paper, resulting in less contrasting
reflectivity.
17. What is OUTPUT DEVICE?
It is responsible for producing the output in user readable
form. Mainly the output produced in hard or soft format.
The output devices that we are going to discuss are:
Monitors Printers Plotters Speakers
18. What is monitor?
It is responsible for producing the output in user readable
form. Mainly the output produced in hard or soft format.
Types of monitors:
โข CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
โข LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
โข LED (Light-Emitting Diodes)
19. What is PRINTER?
It is an output device used to get hard copy of the results
produced by the computer. Such type of output is printed
on a paper which is permanent in nature.
Printers can be divided into two categories:
โข Impact Printers
โข Non-Impact Printers
20. What is Impact PRINTER?
An impact printer is a type of printer that operates by
striking a metal or plastic head against an ink ribbon. Due
to this mechanical contact they produce a lot of noise
while printing.
Types of Impact printers are:
โข Dot Matrix Printer
โข Daisy Wheel Printer
โข Drum Printer
โข Chain Printer
21. What is Dot Matrix Printer?
A dot matrix printer is a type of printer which uses pins
impacting an ink ribbon to print. It is widely used character
printer at a time. In these, the print head contains an array of
tiny hammers which comes out and strike the ribbon to
produce desired result.
22. What is Daisy Wheel Printer?
A printing device used in some electric typewriters and
printers, consisting of raised characters fixed at the ends
of spokes on a wheel.
23. What is Drum Printer?
It had printed characters etched on a physical drum that spun
around and impacted paper in specific ways. A series of hammers
behind the paper would press the paper onto the drum at the
right time, to create text on a page.
24. What is chain Printer?
The print element in a chain printer is a
metallic band or chain containing the
embossed characters that rotates
horizontally in front of paper. The chain
spins horizontally around a set of
hammers. When the desired character is in
front of the selected print column, the
corresponding hammer hits the paper into
the ribbon and onto the character in the
chain.
25. What is non-Impact PRINTER?
Non impact printers are printers which do not have any
physical contact between the print head and the paper. Their
speed is usually measured in Pages Per Minute(PPM)
Types of Non-Impact printers are:
โข Inkjet Printers
โข Laser Printers
โข Thermal Printers
26. What is inkjet PRINTER?
These types of printers the output characters or graphics by
spraying tiny drops of liquid ink on paper. These printers can
produce quality text and graphics in both black-and-white
and color photos.
27. What is laser PRINTER?
It uses laser beams to burn special powder on page to create
a permanent image. The power is contained in toner.This
toner powder is then shifted to the paper and fused
permanently with the help of heat and pressure.Laser printer
prints text and graphics in a high quality resolution.
28. What is thermal PRINTER?
These are expensive printers which are used for high quality
graphics and text output. Thermal printer uses color waxes
and heat to produce images on special paper.
29. What is plotters?
A plotter is a computer vector graphic printer that gives a hard
copy of the output based on instructions from the system.
Plotters are widely used to print designs of things such as cars,
ships and buildings on a piece of paper using a pen.
Types of plotters:
โข Drum Plotter
โข Flat-Bed Plotter
30. What is Drum Plotter?
A drum plotter is a pen plotter that wraps the paper around a
drum with a pin feed attachment. The drum then rotates the
paper as pens move across it and draw the image
31. What is Flat-Bed Plotter?
A flat-bed plotter is a mechanical drafting device used with
many CAD programs for designers. The paper remains stationary
on a flat surface while a pen moves across it horizontally and
vertically.
32. What is speaker?
Speakers are one of the most common output devices used with
computer systems. Speakers are transducers that convert
electromagnetic waves into sound waves.
33. What is Memory?
It is used to hold processed and unprocessed information
in the computer system. The storage in the system can be
permanent or temporary.
Types of Memory:
โข Primary Memory
โข Secondary Memory
34. UNITS OF Memory
Computer store and process data or information in the form of
binary number. A binary number is either a 0 (OFF) or a 1 (ON)
and is known as bit.
Bit is the smallest unit of memory
A combination of 4 bits is called Nibble. 1 1 0 1
1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 A combination of 8 bits is called Bytes.
36. MAIN MEMORY(PRIMARY MEMORY):
In these internal storage devices, data store in the form of electric
charge, i.e., in the form of binary digit 0โs and 1โs.As it is directly interact
with CPU, it is also known as Primary memory.
It is of two type:
RAM(RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY)
ROM(READ ONLY MEMORY)
37. RAM(RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY):
It is volatile memory means its content are lost when power is
turned off. It is an electronic chip in which the programs that
are currently executing, the unprocessed data and the
information produced by the computer system are stored. It
interacts with all the devices of computer. It is also known as
central or main memory.
RoM(Read only MEMORY):
It is non-volatile memory means its permanent in nature.
Content of this memory chip remain unchanged even if the
power supply is switched off.
38. Secondary memory devices:
It is also known as external storage device is used to store data and information
permanently so that they can be used as and when needed.
There are various types of secondary devices available these days:
Hard Disk CDs DVDs
Pen Drive
Blu ray disk
Floppy Drive
39. Floppy drive:
A floppy disk is a magnetic storage medium for computer systems. The
floppy disk is composed of a thin, flexible magnetic disk sealed in a
square plastic carrier. The floppy diskette was first created in 1967 by
IBM.It is of a 3.5" floppy diskette, capable of storing 1.44 MB of data.
Pen drive:
It is also known as a USB flash drive, data stick, and thumb drive. It is often the size of
a human thumb (hence the name), and connects to a computer via a USB port. Flash
drives are an easy way to store and transfer information between computers and
range in sizes from 2 GB to 1 TB.
40. Cd-rom(compact disc-read only memory)
It is an optical disc that contains audio or software data whose memory is
read-only. A CD-ROM Drive or optical drive is the device used to read them.
CD-ROM drives have speeds ranging from 1x to 72x.It can store up to 700
MB of data.
dvd(digital video disc)
The full form is digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a DVD or DVD-
ROM is a disc capable of storing a significant amount more data than a
standard compact disc. DVDs are widely used for storing and viewing
movies and other data. It can store 4.7 GB.
Blu ray disc
Blu-ray is an optical disc format such as CD and DVD. It was developed
for recording and playing back high-definition (HD) video and for storing
large amounts of data.A Blu-ray disk can store 25 GB per layer, and dual-
layer disks can hold up to 50 GB.