Computer Components

any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.

• output device

• storage device

• input device

• card reader

a device that is used to put information into or get information out of the computer.

• desktop

• peripheral

• processor

• hardware

Which are examples of input devices?

• mouse

• headphones

• keyboard

• printer

any peripheral that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical production

• input device

• output device

• hardware

• internal devices

Types of output devices include

• monitor

• projector

• printer

• internet browser

• hard drive

a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer

• ROM

• external hardware

• CPU

• RAM

a hardware component of a computer that supplies all other components with power.

• hard drive

• CPU

• power supply

• RAM

A binary digit is

• byte

• bit

• compressor

• coding

How many bits are in a byte?

• 8

• 2

• 12

• 6

Songs and pictures are usually measured in what file type