Computer hardware Input,

Output and Storage Devices

What is a computer?

Computer is an electronic device that

accepts, processes, stores, and outputs data
at high speeds according to programmed
instructions.

Computer Cycle

INPUT

PROCESS

STORAGE

OUTPUT

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2.

Computer Software
Computer Hardware

What is Computer Hardware?

Computer Hardware is the

physical part of the computer
system, the machinery and
equipment.

Parts of the computer you can

see

Input is any (unprocessed

material) data and instructions
entered
into the memory of the computer.

An input device is any hardware

component that allows users to
enter data and instructions,
programs, commands and user
response into a computer.

The mouse is an input device designed to

manipulate objects on the computer screen.

The keyboard is an
input device
designed to enter
text, characters
and other
commands into the
computer.

This is a pointing device shaped like a pen and

is connected to a VDU (Visual Display Unit).
The tip of the light pen contains a lightsensitive element which, when placed against
the screen, detects the light from the screen
enabling the computer to identify the location
of the pen on the screen.

A scanner takes a
picture placed on
the scanner screen
and digitizes the
information in
order to present it
on the computer
screen for viewing.

Output:
This is processed data called
information because it is
now organized material for
users to view and
manipulate.

Storage:
Storage is keeping information or data that
will not be needed for over a long period of
time using a storage media.

Monitor: This is a
plastic or metal
case that houses
a display device
that conveys text
or graphics as a
separate
peripheral.

Speaker: This is a
component of a
computer that
produces music,
speech, or other
sounds, such as
beeps.

Multimedia projectors:
This is a device that
takes the image from a
computer screen and
projects it onto a larger
screen so an audience
of people can see the
image clearly.

Hard Disk

Compact Disk(CD)

Digital Video Display (DVD)

Backing storage devices are where you can

store data permanently. This means that data
is held when the computer is switched off and
can be loaded onto a computer system when
required.
The hardware that stores the data is called
backing storage media. The media are put
into backing storage devices.

Flash drive

Floppy Diskette

Zip Disk

Direction: Complete the chart below by supplying examples in each

computer peripherals
Computer Hardware
Input

Output

Storage

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In a short bond paper, invent/make your

own computer and label its part of the
computer hardware.

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