Introduction to Digital Literacy

50 Mins

Module 1.4

Introduction to Hardware
Components: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard,
Mouse.
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Learning Objectives

• Introduction to Hardware Components

• What is Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Motherboard
• Random Access Memory
• What is Monitor and its Features
• Keyboard
• General Keyboard Shortcuts
• Mouse
• Conclusion
• Mobile Activity and Paper - 25 Mins
• Test Your Knowledge
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Introduction to Hardware Components

CPU
MONITOR

KEYBOARD MOUSE

Fig: Hardware Components of PC

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Features of CPU
Processing power

Calculations

Program execution

Task coordination

Data management

Speed control
Fig: Central Processing Unit

Source: https://pixabay.com/vectors/computer-cpu-desktop-office-work-156768/
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Motherboard

• The Motherboard is like the computer's main

hub.
• The Motherboard has slots and connectors to
attach all the essential parts of the computer.
• You can plug in things like hard drive, and
CD/DVD drive using special cables.
• It's like the control center that makes
everything in the computer work together.

Fig: Motherboard Parts

Source: https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/hardware/articles/what-is-motherboard/
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Random Access Memory (RAM)

• RAM (Random Access Memory) is like a computer's

quick-thinking brain
• It stores information that the computer is using right
now, like open programs and files.
• RAM can't store permanent data. RAM can be
compared to a person's short-term memory
• RAM comes in two primary forms
• Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
• Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)

Fig: RAM (Random Access Memory)

Source: https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/r/ram.htm
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What is Monitor and its Features

• A Monitor, in the context of computing and
technology, is a display screen or visual output
device that is used to interact with a computer or
other electronic devices.
Fig: LED Monitor

Features of Monitor

Screen

Resolution

Refresh rate (e.g:120Hz)

Fig: CRT Monitor
Panel type:

Connectivity Ports
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Keyboard

Features of Keyboard

Function keys

Numeric keypad

Modifier keys

Special character

Fig: Keyboard

Source: https://www.all-about-computer-parts.com/images/computer_keyboard.jpg.jpg
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General Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcut Use and Description

Ctrl + C Copy selected text or files to the clipboard.

Ctrl + X Cut selected text or files. This removes the selected content
Ctrl + V Paste content from the clipboard at the current cursor position.
Ctrl + Z Undo the last action.
Ctrl + A Select all text or items within the active window.
Ctrl + S Save the current document or file.
Ctrl + O Open a file.
Ctrl + P Open the print dialog.
Ctrl + F Open the find or search dialog.
Table: Keyboard Shortcuts
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Mouse

Features of Mouse

Buttons

Scroll wheel

Laser sensor

Fig : Mouse and its parts

Source: https://www.i-pathways.org/public/images/content/digitalLiteracy/mouse_labeled.jpg
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Mobile and Pen Paper Activity: 25 Mins, Kindly open the Trainer/Student Handbook

Mobile Activity through

QR Code

Hardware Components MCQ (10 mins)

Pen Paper Activity

Build Your Computer Blueprint (15 mins)

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Mobile Activity Through QR Code: Hardware Components MCQ (10 min)

List of requirements:
1. Mobile with internet connection
2. Google lens app
• Scan the QR code through google lens after that a Link
will be popping, students need to click on that link to
solve the quiz problems. Choose the one answer, if its
correct it shows your answer is correct.
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Mobile Activity Through QR Code : Hardware Components MCQ (Contd..)

List of requirements:
1. Mobile with internet connection
2. Google lens app
• Scan the QR code through google lens after that a
Link will be popping, students need to click on that
link to solve the quiz problems. Choose the one
answer, if its correct it shows your answer is correct.
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Mobile Activity Through QR Code : Hardware Components MCQ (Contd..)

List of requirements:
1. Mobile with internet connection
2. Google lens app
• Scan the QR code through google lens after that a
Link will be popping, students need to click on that link
to solve the quiz problems. Choose the one answer, if
its correct it shows your answer is correct.
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Conclusion

By end of this session:

• Students can understand about various components of
the computer.
• Students got to know, how CPU controls the
computer's actions.
• The monitor is a display screen.
• Mouse is like a pointer that you move around to make
things happen on the screen.
• The keyboard is your handy tool for making the
computer understand you.
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Test your Knowledge

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Test Your Knowledge

1. Which component is called as the "brain" of a computer?

a) Monitor

b) CPU

c) Keyboard

d) Mouse

Answer: b
CPU
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Test Your Knowledge

2. What does the monitor of a computer do?

a) Calculate math problems

b) Displays visual output

c) Control cooling fans

d) Both a & c

Answer: b
Displays visual output
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Test Your Knowledge

3. How do you communicate with a computer using a keyboard?

a) By making phone calls

b) By waving your hands

c) By typing text and commands

d) None of the above

Answer: c
By typing text and commands
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Test Your Knowledge

4. What does a mouse help you do on a computer?

a) Navigate and click on things on the screen

b) Cook virtual meals

c) Move the computer physically

d) Both a & c

Answer: a
Navigate and click on things on the screen
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Test Your Knowledge

5. What is Bluetooth commonly used for in digital devices?

a) Making phone calls

b) Cooking food

c) Wirelessly sharing data between devices, calling, connecting

d) Playing video games

Answer: c
Wirelessly sharing data between devices, calling, connecting
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References

• https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/realistic-computer-case-monitorkeyboard-mouse-
260nw-266420528.jpg
• https://www.i-pathways.org/public/images/content/digitalLiteracy/mouse_labeled.jpg
• https://www.all-about-computer-parts.com/images/computer_keyboard.jpg.jpg
• https://www.all-about-computer-parts.com/images/computer_keyboard.jpg.jpg
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