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Chapter 1

The document outlines various types of computer devices categorized into input, processing, output, and storage devices. It details the functions of these devices, the differences between RAM and ROM, and examples of monitors and printers. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of hard disks and the classifications of computer memory.

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Chapter 1

The document outlines various types of computer devices categorized into input, processing, output, and storage devices. It details the functions of these devices, the differences between RAM and ROM, and examples of monitors and printers. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of hard disks and the classifications of computer memory.

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Ch-1 input, output and storage devices

Input devices

1. Keyboard
2. mouse
3. joystick
4. camera
5. scanner

Processing devices
CPU-central processing unit

Output devices
1. Monitor
2. Printer
3. Speaker
4. Headphone

Storage devices

 Hard disk
 Compact disc
 Pen drive
 Digital versatile disc (DVD)

Input devices processing devices output devices


Storage devices

Function of the devices


Input devices
Fun: used to give data to the computer
Processing device
Fun: processes the data and converts into information
Storage devices
Fun: uses the memory to store the data
Output devices
Fun: gives output in the form of text, image, letter, etc.

**the advantage of using the hard disk is that it has a large storage capacity
and it works faster

Differences between RAM and ROM?


RAM
 Random access memory
 Temporary memory
 Volatile memory-
Content is erased when
Power supply is turned
Off
ROM
 Read only memory
 Permanent memory
 Non- volatile memory-
Content will not be erased
When the power goes off

**examples of optical disks are CD, DVD.


** ROM - contains the startup instructions to start a computer
**Three types of monitor
 Cathode ray tube-(CRT) monitor
 Liquid crystal display-(LCD) monitor

Light emitting diodes-(LED) monitor


Three types of printer (1+)

 Dot matrix printer


 Inkjet printer
 Laser printer
 3D printer

Computer memory

Primary memory secondary memory

RAM ROM hard disk, CD, DVD pendrive

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