ICT CLASS
BASIC COMPUTER
OPERATIONS
OBJECTIVES
• Learn about computer hardware/ software and develop
working knowledge of computer terminologies.
• Be more familiar with the basic components of a
computer.
• Use the mouse and become familiar with the keyboard.
• Perform basic computer tasks in a Windows Environment.
WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
• A computer is an electronic device that (1) accepts data, (2) process
data, (3) generates output, and (stores data).
THE BASIC COMPONENTS OF A
COMPUTER
COMMON COMPUTER TERMINOLOG
HARDWARE SOFTWARE
Hardware refers to the computer's Software is the intangible part of
tangible components or delivery the device that lets the user interact
systems that store and run the with the hardware and command it
written instructions provided by the to perform specific tasks.
software.
HARD COPY SOFT COPY
It is in printed form. It is in electronic form.
CPU - A Central Processing
Unit (CPU), also called a central
processor, main processor, or
just processor, is the most
important processor in a given
computer. Its electronic circuitry
executes instructions of a
computer program, such as
arithmetic, logic, controlling, and
input/output (I/O) operations.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) - is a
widely used technology for
connecting devices to computers. It
is commonly used for transferring
data between computers and other
peripherals such as printers,
external hard drives, mice,
Compact Disk - A compact
disc is a portable storage
medium that can record,
store and play back audio,
video and other data in digital
form.
Floppy Disk - A floppy disk is a magnetic
storage medium for computer systems.
The floppy disk is composed of a thin,
flexible magnetic disk sealed in a square
plastic carrier. In order to read and write
data from a floppy disk, a computer
system must have a floppy disk drive
(FDD).
- It is use to distribute software, transfer
data, and create backups.
- Card reader
Icons - is a small graphical
representation of a program or file.
When we double-click an icon, the
associated file or program will be opened.
For example, if we were to double-click on
the My Computer icon, it would open
Windows Explorer. Icons help users quickly
identify the type of file represented by the
icon.
Cursor - A cursor is a graphical
element on your computer screen
that shows your position in a
software interface. Typically, it's
represented by a blinking vertical
line in text editors or a pointer
arrow on your desktop.
Portable Network Graphic
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Graphics Interchange Format
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The Parts and Functions of
Microsoft Word