Computer Hardware Components

Study Notes

Hardware Components

Input Devices:
- Keyboard: types commands and data
- Mouse: navigates and selects
- Scanner: reads data from documents and images
- Webcam: captures video and images
Processing and Storage:
- CPU (Central Processing Unit): executes instructions
- RAM (Random Access Memory): temporarily stores data
- ROM (Read-Only Memory): permanently stores data
- Hard Drive: stores data long-term
Output Devices:
- Monitor: displays images and text
- Printer: prints documents and images
- Speakers: produces sound
Other Components:
- Power Supply: provides power to components
- Motherboard: connects components together

Software Applications

Operating Systems:
- Manage computer hardware and software resources
- Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux
Productivity Software:
- Word Processors: create and edit documents (e.g. Microsoft Word)
- Spreadsheets: create and edit data tables (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
- Presentations: create and edit slide shows (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint)
Graphics and Multimedia:
- Image Editors: edit and manipulate images (e.g. Adobe Photoshop)
- Video Editors: edit and manipulate videos (e.g. Adobe Premiere)
Internet and Communications:
- Web Browsers: access and view websites (e.g. Google Chrome)
- Email Clients: send and receive emails (e.g. Microsoft Outlook)

Cyber Security

Threats:
- Viruses: harm computer systems and data
- Malware: malicious software that harms computers
- Phishing: fraudulent emails and messages
Protection:
- Firewalls: block unauthorized access
- Antivirus Software: detects and removes malware
- Strong Passwords: secure login credentials
Safe Practices:
- Avoid suspicious links and attachments
- Keep software and operating systems up-to-date
- Use secure networks and connections

Hardware Components

Keyboard is used to type commands and data
Mouse is used for navigation and selection
Scanner reads data from documents and images
Webcam captures video and images
CPU executes instructions
RAM temporarily stores data
ROM permanently stores data
Hard Drive stores data long-term
Monitor displays images and text
Printer prints documents and images
Speakers produce sound
Power Supply provides power to components
Motherboard connects components together

Software Applications

Operating Systems manage computer hardware and software resources
Examples of Operating Systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux
Word Processors create and edit documents
Examples of Word Processors include Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets create and edit data tables
Examples of Spreadsheets include Microsoft Excel
Presentations create and edit slide shows
Examples of Presentations include Microsoft PowerPoint
Image Editors edit and manipulate images
Examples of Image Editors include Adobe Photoshop
Video Editors edit and manipulate videos
Examples of Video Editors include Adobe Premiere
Web Browsers access and view websites
Examples of Web Browsers include Google Chrome
Email Clients send and receive emails
Examples of Email Clients include Microsoft Outlook

Cyber Security

Viruses harm computer systems and data
Malware is malicious software that harms computers
Phishing involves fraudulent emails and messages
Firewalls block unauthorized access
Antivirus Software detects and removes malware
Strong Passwords secure login credentials
Avoiding suspicious links and attachments is a safe practice
Keeping software and operating systems up-to-date is a safe practice
Using secure networks and connections is a safe practice

Description

This quiz covers the different types of hardware components in a computer, including input devices, processing and storage, and output devices. Learn about the functions of each component and how they work together.