COMPUTER HARDWARE REVIEW
CTEC4 February 21, 2012 Monitor
Output device.
A screen that lets you see what you are doing on the computer. Tower Case
It houses the inner components of a computer system. Keyboard
Input device.
Sends commands to the processor. (Copy, paste and cut).
Used to enter data. Digital Camera
Input device.
Uploads images into the computer. Track Ball
Input device.
Used to move the cursor.
Used to select objects.
Upside-down mouse. Mouse
Input device.
Used to move the cursor.
Used to select objects. Scanner
Input device.
Scans an image or a document and uploads the data into the computer. Speakers
Output device.
Emits sound (audio files, i.e. music or voice) and amplifies (makes louder) the sound.
Has buttons to control the volume. Printer
Output device.
Creates paper copies of images and documents. Laser Printer
Output device.
Burns the image on a piece of paper.
Very fast!
Paper is hot to the touch!
Does not smear.
Uses toner. Inkjet Printer
Output device.
Sprays the image on a piece of paper.
Slow
Paper is cool to the touch!
Does smear. Don’t touch right away!
Uses ink. Graphics Tablet
Input device.
Draw, write and select.
Will display input on the computer screen. Touchpad
Input device.
Moves the cursor around the screen.
Left and right clickers.
Left clicker – select.
Right clicker – displays menus. Review “Introduction to Computer Hardware” handout
Kids-Online.net Be able to explain the
Select Click n’ Learn procedures we Novice. followed in class to open/close computer Be able to recognize components 1 – 11. and to remove/replace components.