COMPUTER PARTS

By Jim Szpakowski

What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device that operates under the control of a memory unit and:

Processing Cycle

Processing Cycle.

a. accepts data

Input

Keyboard, Mouse & Modem

b. processes data

Processing

CPU

c. produces output

Output

Monitor & Printer

d. stores results

Storage

Hard Drive & Disks

Computer Parts

CPU

Processing

CPU

Monitor

Output

Monitor

Keyboard

Input

Keyboard

Mouse

Input - Pointing Device

Mouse

Modem

Input & Output

Modem

Printer

Output

Printer

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101

©A.B.C. Computer Consulting 1994-2005
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