1. A Look at Your Computer Business Computer Information Systems I Created by: Mrs. E. Kelley Revised: August 28, 2015

2. Learning Objectives To learn the difference between hardware and software. To learn the most important parts of your computer. To learn how computers work: – Input – Output – Processing – Storage

3. Hardware vs. Software Hardware is any part of a computer system you can see or touch. What do you see? Answer:A Printer

4. Hardware vs. Software Software is a set of electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do. You cannot see or touch software, but you can see and touch the packaging it comes in. What software do you see? Answer:Microsoft Office XP

5. Application Software Lets you accomplish specific tasks. Popular software include:  Microsoft Word  Microsoft Excel  Microsoft Powerpoint  Microsoft Access Application Suite

6. Operating System Software Controls the overall activity of a computer. Most computers come with the following systems: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP WIN XP

7. Identifying Parts of the Computer Monitor CPU Keyboard Mouse A typical computer system consist of several parts.

8. Monitor A monitor is a device that displays text and images generated by the computer.

9. CPU The main chip in a computer. Processes instructions, performs calculations and manages the flow of information through computer.

10. Keyboard A keyboard is a device that lets you type information and instructions into a computer.

11. Mouse A mouse is a hand-held device that lets you select and move items on the screen.

12. How Computers Work Input Output Processing Storage A computer collects, processes, stores and outputs information.

13. Input An input device lets you communicate with a computer. You can use input devices to enter information and issue commands. Examples include: keyboard, mouse, trackball, pointing stick, touchpad, touch screen, graphics tablet, scanner, digital camera and joystick.

14. Output An output device lets a computer communicate with you. These devices display information on a screen, create printed copies or generate sound. Examples include: a monitor, printer, headphones, plotter, projection unit, and speakers.

15. Processing The CPU is the main chip in a computer. It processes instructions, performs calculations and manages the flow of information. Communicates with input, output and storage devices to perform tasks.

16. Store A storage device holds information. The computer uses information stored on these devices to perform tasks. Examples include: hard drive, floppy disk, zip cartridge, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM.

17. Lesson Checkup Let’s test your knowledge....

18. Lesson Checkup What is the difference between hardware and software? any part of a computer system you can see or touch. Answer: Hardware electronic instructions that tell the computer what to do. Software

19. Lesson Checkup Identify the following parts of the computer: Monitor Mouse Keyboard CPU 1. 2. 4. 3.

20. Lesson Checkup Which part is called “The Brain”? CPU 1. 2. 4. 3.

21. Lesson Checkup Which one of the following lets the computer communicate with you? – Storage – Input – Processing – Output

22. Lesson Checkup Which one of the following holds information? – Storage – Input – Processing – Output

23. Lesson Checkup Which one of the following lets you communicate with the computer? – Storage – Input – Processing – Output

24. Lesson Checkup Which one of the following processes and manage the flow of information. – Processing – Input – Storage – Output

25. Lesson Checkup Match the device to the example: – Processing – Input – Storage – Output – Monitor – Floppy Disk – CPU – Keyboard