1. Computer Applications
What is a Computer?
Computer Applications

2. 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

3. Terms you Need to Know CD ROM Data Hard disk drive Icon Keyboard
Memory
Monitor
Mouse printer
USB Flash Drive

4. Six Functions of a Computer
Storing Information
Uses magnetic discs
Hard disks
Hard drives
Floppy disks
Old school
Removable cartridges
Zip drives

5. Six Basic Functions Retrieval Display Editing Get info you have stored
How you see the information
Editing
Change/modify what you already have

6. Six Basic Functions Print Transfer Put it on paper
Move it to another device

7. Basic Parts of a Computer
Hard disk drive
The “Brains”
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ROM
RAM
CD ROM
DVD ROM
CD/DVD rewritable

8. Basic Parts of a Computer
Monitor
Allows you to see the information
Keyboard
Allows the user to input information

9. Basic Parts of a Computer
Mouse
Allows for manipulation of data
Printer

10. Identify the Parts