Lecture 2 - 2. Functional Units of Computer
Lecture 2 - 2. Functional Units of Computer
1.4.2 Memory
Computer’s memory can be classified into two types; primary
memory and secondary memory
b. Secondary Memory
Hard Disk
Compact Disk
a) Input Devices
Alphanumeric Keypad/
Special-function Keys Function Keys
Cursor Movement
Keys
Numeric Keypad
b. Output Devices:
Output device receives information from the CPU and
presents it to the user in the desired from. The processed
data, stored in the memory of the computer is sent to the
output unit, which then converts it into a form that can
be understood by the user. The output is usually
produced in one of the two ways – on the display device,
or on paper (hard copy).