Module 1 Lesson 2A: Computer Hardware Devices and Application Software - G9

Module 1 Lesson 2: Computer Hardware Devices and Application Software - G9

by Gene Paul Cruz

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These refer to the physical, tangible computer equipment and devices, which provide support for major functions of a computer system.

INSTRUCTION: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word/answer.

(A A R E H R D W)

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The primary input device of a computer unit.

INSTRUCTION: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word/answer.

(R A O B Y E K D)

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It is the pointing device.

INSTRUCTION: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word/answer.

(U O E M S)

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A storage device containing magnetic disks or platters rotating at high speeds.

INSTRUCTION: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word/answer.

(R A D H     K I S D)

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It is used to show clear images.

INSTRUCTION: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word/answer.

(R O M O N I T)

​Computer Hardware

• ​It refers to the physical, tangible computer equipment and devices which provide support for major functions such as input, processing, output, secondary storage and communication.

• ​Ex. Monitor, Mouse, Motherboard, Keyboard, Case etc.

​Keyboard

• ​The primary input device.

• ​Connected through USB or PS/2

Mouse

• Allows the user to move the cursor to select, scroll, open or execute a program.

Hard Disk Drive

• ​The secondary storage device used to store data permanently.

Monitor

• ​The primary input device.

• ​Connected through USB or PS/2

System Unit

• Also known as "tower" or "chassis" is the main part of a desktop computer.

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What is a computer hardware?

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List some computer hardware NOT included from the lecture. Separate it with comma.

​Application Software

• ​A type of computer program that performs a specific function.

• ​It assists the end-user to process documents, render videos, create music, edit photos, call someone etc.

• ​Ex. Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Skype

​Types of Application Software According to the Need of Users

Presentation Software

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• ​Shows information in the form of slides.

• Microsoft Excel

• ​Performs calculations of datastored in rows and columns.

• Microsoft Access

• ​Bank of data where user's data is stored and can be accessed.

Spreadsheet Software

Database Software

Multimedia

Software

• Adobe Photoshop

• ​Manipulates photo to maximum output.

• AutoCAD

• ​It renders realistic building/house model.

• Microsoft Word

• ​Used to manipulate, format text, letters, faxes, documents etc.

Simulation Software

Word Processing Software

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_________ An example of application software that shows information in the form of slides.

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Fill in the blanks:

_________ An example of application software that performs calculations of data stored in rows and columns.

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Fill in the blanks:

_________ An example of application software that stores user information in a database.

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Fill in the blanks:

_________ An example of application software used to manipulate, format text, create memos, letters, faxes and documents.

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Fill in the blanks:

_________ An example of application software used to manipulate and edit photos to its maximum output.

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What is/are the difference/s between Hardware and Software?