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Computer Concepts

Computer Information Systems


Course Competencies
• Describe the functions of computer system components
• Describe the information processing cycle
• Describe the various computer input and output devices
• Describe various auxiliary storage devices
• Describe wireless and mobile devices
• Identify basic networking components
Functions of Computer System
Components
Processor
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Brain of a computer
• Executes program instructions
Memory
• Main Memory/ Primary Storage
• Used during information processing cycle
• Lost when computer powers off
Input Devices
• Any peripheral used to provide data to the computer
• Mouse, keyboard, camera, scanner
Output Devices
• Any piece of hardware used to communicate the results of data
processing
• Speakers, printer, monitor
Storage
• Secondary storage
• Not directly accessible by CPU
• External hard drive, USB flash drive, memory card
Information Processing Cycle
Parts of the information Processing Cycle

Process
Input Output
Storage
Role in the Information Cycle

Changes,
Communicate
Data is entered computations,
results
save for future
Purpose of Information Processing Cycle
• The main function of a computer system is to process information.
Input, Output, and Storage
Devices
CD/DVD
• Storage device
• Optical disk - uses light/lasers
• Often used for music, text files, and photos
• Read-only vs. Rewritable
External Hard Drive
• Storage
• Stores large data sets
• Connects by USB port
USB Flash Drive
• Storage device
• Convenient and portable
• Fast!
• Easy to erase/ rewrite
Keyboard
• Input device
• Used to enter text information into the computer
Microphone
• Input device
• Records sound and digitizes it to be stored in the computer for
playback
Monitor
• Output device
• Provides a visual display from the computer
Mouse
• Input device
• Handheld pointing device that controls the on-screen cursor.
Printer
• Output device
• Produces a computer image on a paper
Scanner
• Input device
• Images a printed page or graphic by digitizing it
Speakers
• Output devices
• Converts electric current into sound format
Touch Screen
• Input & output device
• Touch-sensitive display screen on which a user can make choices by
pressing button images.
Wireless and Mobile Devices
Wireless and Mobile Devices
Basic Networking Components
Server
• Computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other
computers over a local network or the Internet.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Expansion card that enables a computer to connect to a network.
Router
• Join multiple networks together

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