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A computer is described as an electronic ______ or device that processes data.
A computer is described as an electronic ______ or device that processes data.
machine
Information that is given to the computer to be processed is known as ______.
Information that is given to the computer to be processed is known as ______.
data
The computer component that displays information, resembling a TV screen, is the ______.
The computer component that displays information, resembling a TV screen, is the ______.
monitor
The component used for entering words, numbers, and symbols into the computer system is called the ______.
The component used for entering words, numbers, and symbols into the computer system is called the ______.
A pointing device that allows you to give input to the computer is the ______.
A pointing device that allows you to give input to the computer is the ______.
Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer are called ______.
Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer are called ______.
The mike attached to a computer used to input sounds like speech and songs is the ______.
The mike attached to a computer used to input sounds like speech and songs is the ______.
The processing device in a computer that stores, sorts, arranges, and changes inputs is known as the ______ ______ ______ (CPU).
The processing device in a computer that stores, sorts, arranges, and changes inputs is known as the ______ ______ ______ (CPU).
The results of your work are printed from the computer screen onto paper using a ______.
The results of your work are printed from the computer screen onto paper using a ______.
[Blank] devices help us put data into the computer and give instructions to it.
[Blank] devices help us put data into the computer and give instructions to it.
Devices such as keyboards, mice, and microphones are common examples of ______ devices.
Devices such as keyboards, mice, and microphones are common examples of ______ devices.
The parts of a computer that help us show the results of processing are called ______ devices.
The parts of a computer that help us show the results of processing are called ______ devices.
Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of ______ devices.
Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of ______ devices.
The ______ is known to save your time and energy, and it can remember a lot of things.
The ______ is known to save your time and energy, and it can remember a lot of things.
The mouse, microphone, and web camera are all examples of ______ devices.
The mouse, microphone, and web camera are all examples of ______ devices.
The monitor, printer, and speakers are all examples of ______ devices.
The monitor, printer, and speakers are all examples of ______ devices.
A ______ looks like a TV screen.
A ______ looks like a TV screen.
You can record your voice with the help of a ______.
You can record your voice with the help of a ______.
A printer prints the result of your work on a sheet of paper called a ______.
A printer prints the result of your work on a sheet of paper called a ______.
The ______ is used for entering data into the computer system.
The ______ is used for entering data into the computer system.
Flashcards
What is a computer?
What is a computer?
An electronic machine/device that processes data.
What is a keyboard?
What is a keyboard?
Used for entering data into the computer. It can type words, numbers and symbols.
What is a mouse?
What is a mouse?
A pointing device used to give input to the computer.
What is a monitor?
What is a monitor?
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What are speakers?
What are speakers?
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What is a microphone?
What is a microphone?
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What is the CPU?
What is the CPU?
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What is a printer?
What is a printer?
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What are input devices?
What are input devices?
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What are output devices?
What are output devices?
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Study Notes
- This is an introduction to basic computer parts
- A computer is an electronic machine/device that processes data
- Information given to it is called data
- Computers work very fast, save time and energy, and can remember a lot of things.
Basic Parts of a Computer
- Monitor
- CPU
- Printer
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Keyboard
- Mouse
Input Devices
- Devices that help put data into a computer
- They give instructions to the computer
- Examples of input devices include:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Joystick
- Microphone
- Web camera
- Scanner
Output Devices
- Parts of a computer that help show the results of processing
- Examples of output devices:
- Monitor
- Printer
- Speakers
- Headphones
- Storage devices such as hard disks, floppy disks, and compact discs (CDs)
Keyboard
- Used for entering data into the computer system
- It can type words, numbers, and symbols
Mouse
- A pointing device
- It's used to give input to the computer
Monitor
- Looks like a TV screen
- Shows whatever is typed on the keyboard or drawn with the mouse
Speakers
- Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer
- Enables listening to songs or speech stored on the computer
Microphone
- Can be attached to a computer
- Lets you input sounds like speech and songs
- Can be used to record voice
Processing Device
- All inputs are stored, sorted, arranged, and changed
- The processing device helps the computer perform these tasks
- In a computer, this is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Printer
- Prints the results of your work from the computer screen onto a sheet of paper
- This is called as a printout
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