Example of an input device
A unit attached to the computer that produces a copy on paper.
Has four basic components: input device, output device, CPU, memory and storage
An arrangement of letters, figures, symbols, and other keys used to type in characters, commands, and functions into the computer.
The physical elements of a computer system.
A storage device that uses laser optics to read data.
Information that is given to the computer.
This is the “brains” or the control center of the computer system.
Instructions that run the computer system.
Information that comes out of the computer.
The computer screen or VDT.
Example of an output device.
Storage locations for the instructions and data that the computer will use.
Example of a storage device.
The very large disk inside of your CPU. This is where information such as applications and documents can be stored.
CD Rom
keyboard, mouse, or scanner
keyboard
output
hardware
CD, DVD, memory card, SD card, or flash drive
printer
computer system
printer or screen
hard drive
software
input
monitor
CPU
memory