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Parts of a Computer
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or NIC)
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Parts of a Computer
Input Devices
Mouse
Keyboard
Microphone
Scanner
Webcam
Parts of a Computer
Output Devices
Monitor
Printer
Speaker/Headphone
Parts of a Computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Parts of a Computer
Memory
Parts of a Computer
Motherboard
o Is the main circuit board inside the computer.
o Has tiny electronic circuits and other components
on it.
o Connects input, output, and processing devices
together (CPU, Memory, Hard Drive, DVD Drive)
o Tells the CPU how to run.
Parts of a Computer
Expansion Cards
Parts of a Computer
Storage Devices
Hard Disk
Flash Drive
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Parts of a Computer
Ports and Connections
Display Adapter
Power
Using a Computer
Using a Keyboard
Using a Mouse
Regular mouse
Trackball mouse
Optical mouse
Questions
Hardware
Operating Systems
Programs
o The hardware and the operating system
together are referred to as a platform.
o Programs, also called applications, use this
platform to perform tasks.
o There are many types of programs:
o Some programs allow you to perform tasks
such as writing letters, doing calculations, or
sending e-mail messages.
o Other programs allow you to create
illustrations, play games, watch movies, or
communicate with other computer users.
Data
o Programs process data that you provide as input
to your computer.
o Data can be in the form of text, graphics, audio,
or video depending on the type of program.
o Program processes the data and displays the
output on the screen.
Networks
Server
Workstation
Communication channel
Networks
LAN
Networks
WAN
Internet
Questions
Practices
Lesson 1:
Practice typing by visiting www.powertyping.com
Practice using the mouse at www.mouseprogram.com
Lesson 2:
Suggestion:
Bring a box of computer hardware (mother board, video
card, hard drive, CD/DVD drive, etc.)
Ask students to name them.
Next Class
Computer Basic 2
Includes two lessons: