The document discusses an introduction to computers class that took place on May 31, 2021. It answers several questions about input and output devices, processing, storage devices, hardware, and software. Input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, and digital cameras. Output devices include monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors. Processing refers to receiving input, processing it, and providing output. Storage devices store data and include ROM, RAM, memory cards, hard disks, and USB drives. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like keyboards and monitors. Software provides instructions to control hardware and solve problems, like Windows and MS Word.
The document discusses an introduction to computers class that took place on May 31, 2021. It answers several questions about input and output devices, processing, storage devices, hardware, and software. Input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, and digital cameras. Output devices include monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors. Processing refers to receiving input, processing it, and providing output. Storage devices store data and include ROM, RAM, memory cards, hard disks, and USB drives. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like keyboards and monitors. Software provides instructions to control hardware and solve problems, like Windows and MS Word.
The document discusses an introduction to computers class that took place on May 31, 2021. It answers several questions about input and output devices, processing, storage devices, hardware, and software. Input devices include keyboards, mice, joysticks, and digital cameras. Output devices include monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors. Processing refers to receiving input, processing it, and providing output. Storage devices store data and include ROM, RAM, memory cards, hard disks, and USB drives. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer like keyboards and monitors. Software provides instructions to control hardware and solve problems, like Windows and MS Word.
Event: Short Q/A Q4: Name some input and output devices. Input devices: Commonly used input devices: Keyboard Mouse Joy Stick Digital Sensor Biometric Device Scanner Digital Camera Microphone Output devices: Commonly used output devices are: Monitor Printer Speakers Headphones Projector Plotter Q5: Define processing. Ans: Processing refers to a series of actions performed to receive input, process it and provide output. Q6: Define Storage devices. Ans: The devices that are used to store the data into the computer are called storage devices. For example ROM, RAM, Memory card, CD/DVD/BD, USB Flash drives, Hard disks etc. Q7: Define Hardware. Ans: All physical parts of computer that we can see and touch are called hardware. For example Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Printer, Speaker, etc. Q8 : Define Software. Ans: The set of instructions given to the computer to control the computer hardware and to solve a problem is called software. For example MS Word, MS Paint, Windows etc.