Good morning class! Today we will be learning about the input, output and storage of a computer.
The Keyboard
Can anybody tell me what the Keyboard of the computer does and how it is categorized?
The Mouse
Can anybody tell me what the mouse is and how it is categorized?
I know! the mouse is an input device just like the keyboard!
Input: Used to enter information into the computer Output: Used to see information the computer has processedStorage: Used to store processed information for later
The Output Devices
Can anyone explain to me the category that the speaker and the printer fall under, as well as what they do?
The keyboard is made of several small buttons called keys. Each key corresponds to a particular letter, number or symbol. The Keyboard is considered an input device.
The CPU
Does anyone know what the CPU is?
The mouse is an input device that controls the pointer on the screen and allows item to be clicked on.
Storage and the Cloud
Here is a little bonus information...storage devices, such as the cloud can be used to store massive amounts of information to save for later.
The printer and the speaker are both output devices. The printer prints what you see on the monitor onto paper.
Sure! I know that the speaker projects sounds created by the computer
The CPU is the most powerful processing unit in the computer. Processing happens when data is input then output.
Its the brain of the computer!
Storage devices are used to save information for later.
