Computer Applications What is a Computer? Computer Applications
Objectives List the six basic functions of a computer Identify key parts of the personal computer Describe the different components in a system unit Compare and contrast ROM and RAM
Terms you Need to Know CD ROM Data Hard disk drive Icon Keyboard Memory Monitor Mouse printer USB Flash Drive
Six Functions of a Computer Storing Information Uses magnetic discs Hard disks Hard drives Floppy disks Old school Removable cartridges Zip drives
Six Basic Functions Retrieval Display Editing Get info you have stored How you see the information Editing Change/modify what you already have
Six Basic Functions Print Transfer Put it on paper Move it to another device
Basic Parts of a Computer Hard disk drive The “Brains” Central Processing Unit (CPU) ROM RAM CD ROM DVD ROM CD/DVD rewritable
Basic Parts of a Computer Monitor Allows you to see the information Keyboard Allows the user to input information
Basic Parts of a Computer Mouse Allows for manipulation of data Printer
Identify the Parts