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1. Study Guide
Output, input and storage devices
1. What isa computer?
A computerisa machine to processandtransformdata intoinformationandhelpsto
complete the tasksof the user
2. Name the 2 mainparts of a computer
Hardware and software
3. What are inputdevices?
An input device is a machine to process and transform data into information and helps
to complete the tasks of the user
4. What are outputdevices?
Output device is a machine to process and transform data into information and helps
to complete the tasks of the user.
5. What are storage devices?
They are used to save the information in a permanent way
6. What are processdevices?
Takes the data provided by the user into information that can be used for different
purpose
7. List 5 inputdevices
Keyboard.
Image scanner.
Microphone.
Pointing device.
Graphics tablet.
8. List 5 outputdevices
Monitor(LED, LCD, CRT etc)
Printers(all types)
Plotters.
Projector.
LCD ProjectionPanels.

2. 9. What issoftware?
logical part of the computer and it convey all the application used by the user like
Microsoft word, application to make deposits in the bank, application the hardware
like operative system , etc.
10. What ishardware?
the physical part the computer and it contains the devices used to interact with the
user
Motherboard
11. What is a motherboard?
Is the main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose microcomputers and
other expandable systems
12. What is DIMM?
Double Inline Memory Module
13. What is a chipset north bridge?
An integrated circuit that has special duties.
14. Name 2 types of memory RAM
DIMM AND RIMM
15. What is a PCI slot?
Supports peripherals like sound cards, DVD decoders, and graphic accelerators with 32
bits at 33Mhz capabilities.
16. What is a game port?
The port to connect all gaming devices for example, a joystick.
17. What is a LPT?
The place used to connect scanners and printers.
18. What is a sound cart connector?
Plug in your microphone or speakers here
19. What is a display connector?
Connecting your monitor to the motherboard.
20. Name 5 more motherboard parts
IDE connector

3. USB port
Motherboard Battery
COMport
Firewire header