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Computers
Objectives
Define the term computer
Identify the components of a
computer
Explain why a computer is a
powerful tool
p. 1.2
What Is a Computer?
What is a computer?
p. 1.4
An electronic machine,
operating under the
control of instructions
stored in its own memory
accepts data
manipulates the data
according to specified
rules
produces results
stores the results for
future use
What is a Computer?
What is the
information
processing
cycle?
Process
Input
Any data or
instructions you
enter into a
computer
Manipulate the
input (data) to
produce output
(information)
Output
Communication
The capability of
communicating
with other
computers
p. 1.5
Storage
Area in a
computer that
can hold data
and information
for future use
What is a Computer?
What are hardware and software?
Hardware
The electric,
electronic, and
mechanical equipment
that makes up a
computer
p. 1.4
Software
The series of
instructions that
tells the hardware
how to perform
tasks
The Components of a
Computer
PC camera
system unit
printer
speaker
monitor
keyboard
modem
scanner
mouse
microphone
digital camera
The Components of a
Computer
What is an input device?
The Components of a
Computer
What is an input device?
microphone
PC camera
keyboard
scanner
mouse
digital
camera
The Components of a
Computer
What is an output device?
The Components of a
Computer
What is an output device?
printer
speakers
The Components of a
Computer
What are internal components and external devices?
Internal
Component
External Device
Also called a
peripheral
Attaches to the
system unit
p. 1.6
The Components of a
Computer
What is storage?
Storage Device
Records and
retrieves items to
and from a storage
medium
Why Is a Computer So
Powerful?
Accuracy
If data is entered correctly
and program works properly,
the results are error-free
p. 1.8
Speed
Reliability
Dependable because
components have a
low failure rate so
they produce
consistent results
Billions of
operations can
be carried out
in a single
second
Communications
Two connected
computers can share
stored data, instructions,
and information
Activity