Parts and Operation of a Computer Computer Technology Parts and Operation of a Computer
Hardware Components Processor Internal Memory Mass or External Storage Input devices Output Devices
Processor Acts as the Brain of the machine Controls the functions Manipulates information
Memory Function Stores instruction and information Also known as RAM- (random access memory) Kilobytes or megabyters are terms used to describe capacity of RAM
Input Devices Mouse Keyboard Scanner Microphone
Output Devices Printer CRT or LCD Speakers
Mass or External Storage Stores info. Over long period of time, examples. Hard Disk Floppy Disc Disk CD-ROM/DVD-ROM