WELCOME

TITLE: OFFICE DATA PROCESSING

LEVEL: 3
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER CONCEPTS

GROUP MEMBERS: 200516553

200937813
 INTRODUCTION
OUTCOMES
• When you completed this module, you will be
able to :

 Discuss computer hardware

 Understand and explain the use of computer
accessories
 Identify and explain the memory and storage
capacity of a computer
 MENU

 Introduction
 Computer hardware
 Use of computer accessories
 Test your knowledge
Discuss computer hardware

The computer is a collection of devices that

functions as a unit..
 Hardware: is all the physical of the computer.
 CPU: The Central Processing Unit /case/tower in a box
containing the individual part of the computer.
 Keyboard: is the primary input device used for
communicate with the computer
 Mouse: is an input device used to point at objects and to
select them.
 Monitor : is used to display the output of the computer to
the user.
Next
Computer hardware components
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• Electronic device: – uses electronic signals
– Input - entering data
– Operation – manipulating data
– Output – sending out/retrieving information

Input Operation Output

Next
Hardware
component
 Hardware components
 Input devices: keyboard
 Process: CPU
 Memory: store data
 Output device: monitor or printer
Understanding and explaining the use
of computer accessories
 Output device: Speakers

 Input device: Joystick

Identifying and explaining the memory
and storage capacity of a computer
• Primary memory: Read Only Memory (ROM)
• Stores programs (instructions) and data permanently
• Causes the computer to operate (BIOS)
• Nonvolatile storage medium
• Secondary/external memory
• Diskette
• Flash drives
• Memory sticks
• Hard disk/drive
• Discs
– CD
– ROM
– DVD
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
1. Study the images of the computer components mark A-E answer the
questions which follow. Where required typed ONLY the letter of the
alphabet (A-E) next to the question number (1.1.1 – 1.1.5)

A B C

D E

1.1 Which device is used to select icons and applications quickly? …………………
1.2 What are the similarities between devices B and E? ……………………
1.3 Which device is the most popular output device that produces paper copies
of information? ………………..
 Incorrect answer
1.1 E
1.2 Output devices
1.3 C
 Click on the button below to try again

Try again
Correct answers
1.1 B
1.2 Input devices
1.3 D

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outcomes

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