Module 1 Lesson 2: Input, Output and Storage Devices

Module 1 Lesson 2: Input, Output, Processing and Storage Devices

by Gene Paul Cruz

​Input Devices

• ​Devices that helps us put data into the computer.

• ​Devices that helps us interpret what we command to the computer.

​Keyboard

• ​Used to enter data.

• ​Allows you to type chracters and symbols.

Mouse

Microphone

• Primary pointing device used to open, select, execute a program/document.

• Allows you to input/record sounds like speech and songs.

Joystick

• ​Used to enter data.

• ​Allows you to type chracters and symbols.

Scanner

Webcam

• Copies pictures and pages and turns them into soft/digital copies.

• Capture images and videos and converts them to digital form.

Open Ended

List five (5) input devices not included in the discussion separated by comma.

Output devices

• ​Devices that shows the result of processing.

• Ex. Microsoft Word - we created a resume and printed it. The output device we used is the printer, the output is the resume.

Monitor

• A TV like screen. It shows whatever you type on the keyboard or draw with the mouse.

Speaker

Printer

• It produces sounds processed by the computer.

• Prints the results of work from the computer.

Open Ended

Type in five (5) output devices not mentioned in the lecture separated by comma.

Processing Device

• It processes all inputs stored in the computer.

• ​Ex. The CPU as the brain of the computer lets all application installed interact with each other.

• ​When making a resume, we use Microsoft word, the CPU then allows the app to do its functions. Thus, the app can interact with the printer etc.

​The CPU

• ​The Central Processing Unit or the brain of the computer does the processing of all input and outputs.

• ​It lets application interact according to their functions.

​Storage Devices

• ​They help in storing any work done on a computer permanently or temporarily.

• ​Ex. Flashdrive

Open Ended

Mention five (5) storage devices that are necessarily needed for school activities.

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Identify the computer part if it is input or output device

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Identify the computer part if it is input or output device

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Identify the computer part if it is input or output device

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Identify the computer part if it is input or output device

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Identify the computer part if it is input or output device