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Common Uc3 Perform Computer Operations

The document outlines the essential knowledge a user must have about computers, including basic operations, parts, and the distinction between hardware and software. It details various components such as the CPU, input/output devices, and different types of printers. Additionally, it explains the roles of hardware and software in computer functionality.

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Common Uc3 Perform Computer Operations

The document outlines the essential knowledge a user must have about computers, including basic operations, parts, and the distinction between hardware and software. It details various components such as the CPU, input/output devices, and different types of printers. Additionally, it explains the roles of hardware and software in computer functionality.

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User must

know
1. Know the 3 basic operations of a
computer
2. Identify the different parts of a
computer
3. Connect the different parts of a
desktop computer
4. Distinguish between hardware
and software
1. The Basic Operations of a Computer

• A program consists of step-by-step


instructions telling the computer what
to do and how to do it
• Without instructions, computers
cannot do anything
2.1 The Basic Operations of a
Computer
• People need instructions to do
something too
1. The Basic Operations of a Computer
• Do people and computers carry out a
task in similar ways?
• Compare how people and computers
divide 2,760 by 4
2.1 The Basic Operations of a
Computer
• Both people and computers do
the following:
2.1 The Basic Operations of a
Computer
2. Parts of a Computer
• A computer is made up of different
parts
• Each part performs different
function or operation
2.2 Parts of a
Computer
• The casing of the
system unit
• Commonly called
Central Processing
Unit (“CPU”)
• Contains a
processor
2. Parts of a Computer
• The casing of the system unit
(Cont’d)
• Comes in a variety of design
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• The keyboard and mouse
• Important tools because they
are used to control the
computer
• Designs have improved
greatly
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• The display unit
• Displays information onto a screen
• Main way computer communicates with
users
• Many types invented over the years
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Printers
• Prints text or illustrations onto paper
• Main types:

• Thermal printer
• Print created by
pushing heated
pins against heat
sensitive paper
• Cheap and fast
• Used widely in
supermarket
checkouts and ATM
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Printers (Cont’d)

• Inkjet printer
• Print created by
spraying dots of
ink onto paper
• High quality text
and graphics
• Slow
• Cost of printer
low but cost of
ink is high
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Printers (Cont’d)
• Laser printer
• Print created by
• Applying ink powder
(toner)
to drum
• Toner on drum is then
heated and applied to
paper
• Very high quality text and
graphics
• Fast
• Expensive
• Toner is sold in cartridges
• Expensive but can print
2.2 Parts of a
Computer
• Printers
(Cont’d)
2.3 Software and
Hardware

1.Inkjet
2.Laser
3.Dot
matrix
4.Laser
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Printers (Cont’d)
• Multifunctional printers
• Multiple functions
• Printing, copying
and faxing
• Convenient
• Disadvantages
• Over-using one
function may
interfere with
other functions
• More likely to
break down due
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Wired and wireless computer parts
• Computer parts classified into wired and
wireless ones
• Wired computer parts
• Physically connected by wires or cables
• Connected to attachments called ports
2.2 Parts of a Computer
• Wired and wireless computer
parts
• Wireless computer parts
• No physical connection
• Example: wireless
router, cordless
mouse
3. Software and Hardware
• Computers need hardware and software to
work
• Hardware
• Physical
• Can see and touch
• Software
• Data and instructions for the hardware to
operate
2.3 Software and
Hardware

1. Hard disk, keyboard, LCD monitor, mouse, printer


2. (Any 5 examples)
– Operating system: Microsoft Windows, Linux,
Mac OS etc.
– Application program: Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Word,
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices

• All these are


input devices
• Scanner
• Scans
information on
hard copy into
the computer
• Microphone
• Captures sound
into the
computer
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices

• CPU
• Contains the central processor
• “Brain” of the computer
• Processes data and
instructions
• Hard disk
• Stores data
• Hard drive
• Helps store and retrieve
data
• Floppy disk drive
• Reads and writes data
on floppy disks
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices

• CPU (Cont’d)
• Thumb drive
• Also called USB flash drive
• Reads and writes data
onto the drive’s
memory chips
• Main memory
• Stores data and programs
to be used by the main
processor
• Includes
• Read Only Memory (“ROM”)
• Stores data permanently
• Random Access
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices

• All these are output devices


• Monitor
• Like a television screen
• Displays information from
the
data inputted
• Printers
• Display information on
paper
• Hard copy
• Some prints in colour;
others
print in black only
• Speakers
2.4 Input, Output and Storage
Devices

1. Keyboard, mouse, flat-bed scanner,


microphone
2. Monitor, speaker, laser printer, inkjet
printer (Other answers: projector)
3. CD-ROM drive, hard disk (Other

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