1. Objective 2.01B: IPOS Cycle and Computer Care
Computer Hardware
Objective 2.01B: IPOS Cycle and Computer Care

2. Essential Question:
What are the four jobs of a computer or the IPOS Cycle?

3. What Does IPOS Stand For?
Input
Processing
Output
Storage

4. What Happens During The IPOS Cycle?
Input
when information is entered into the computer; the computer receives information
Processing
when the computer processes the information that has been entered
Output
when information leaves the computer
Storage
when information is stored to be used later

5. How the IPOS Cycle Works:
Input
Storage
Processing
Storage
Output

6. Computer Care

7. Maintaining Your Computer System
Read your manual before operating your computer
Make sure all plug-ins are secure at all times
Keep the surrounding area dirt and dust free
Keep gum, food, and liquids away from the keyboard
Do not stick pens or pencils into the drives on the CPU
Keep your hands free of oily products, like lotion,
and some hair products
Clean the monitor with electronic wipes and do not touch it with your fingers

8. Computer Care
Keep food and drinks away from the computer and keyboard.
Avoid dusty locations.
Use a surge protector.
Keep away from magnets.
Do not block vents on the CPU.
Avoid bright sunny locations.
Do not move the computer while it is in use.
Always exit programs properly.
Use a virus check program on a regular basis.