Hardware

Hardware: The physical parts of a computer

Internal hardware
Located inside the main box (system unit) of the computer

External hardware
Located outside the system unit and plug into ports located on the exterior of the system unit

Hardware associated with all five computer operations

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Input devices

Used to input data into the computer Keyboards, mice, scanners, cameras, microphones, joysticks, etc.
Processing devices

Perform calculations and control computers operation Central processing unit (CPU) and memory
Output devices

Present results to the user Monitors, printers, speakers, projectors, etc.

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Storage devices

Used to store data on or access data from storage media Hard drives, DVD disks and drives, USB flash drives, etc.
Communications devices

Allow users to communicate with others and to electronically access information Modems, network adapters, etc.

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Input devices

Processing Devices
CPU Central Processing Unit

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Storage Devices

Communication Devices

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Application Software System Software

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Application Software? Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

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How is software distributed? Packaged software, mass-produced Custom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry Web-based software, hosted by a Web site Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution Shareware, copyrighted software that is distributed free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictions

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What is a window? A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information What is a dialog box? A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response

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Application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient What is word processing software? Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics Clip art is a collection of graphics that you can insert in documents What is spreadsheet software? Organizes data in rows and columns Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes