Components of the computer

An electronic device that accepts input, processes the input to produce output, which it either stores or transmits to other device

A device that connects to a computer system to add functionality

The manipulation and control of information within the computer system

Refers to the physical components of the computer

Commonly referred to as the processor is the part of the computer system where the manipulation of symbols, numbers, and letters occurs

The physical material on which a computer keeps data instructions and information

Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium

Used in the supermarket to read product information

Used to read marks from papers such as test papers

Also known as handheld devices include laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and game consoles