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Hardware and Software

This document defines hardware and software and identifies the main types of each. It describes how hardware includes input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, processing devices like the CPU, and storage devices like hard drives and flash drives. It also explains that software includes system software that makes up the operating system, and application software that helps users perform tasks, providing examples like Windows and MS Office programs.

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Hardware and Software

This document defines hardware and software and identifies the main types of each. It describes how hardware includes input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, processing devices like the CPU, and storage devices like hard drives and flash drives. It also explains that software includes system software that makes up the operating system, and application software that helps users perform tasks, providing examples like Windows and MS Office programs.

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HARDWARE and

SOFTWARE
computersystemsservicing
OBJECTIVES
• 1. Define what hardware and software are.
• 2. Identify the different hardware and
software.
• 3. Know the function of each hardware and
software.
Topic Hardware and Software
Computer HARDWARE refers to the
physical and tangible components of a
computer. There are different types of
computer hardware.
Types ofComputer Hardware
A. Input devices –are devices used to
input/enter data and information to
the computer. Input devices allows
the end user to communicate with
the computer.
Mouse

A device that controls the


movement of the cursor or
pointer on a display screen.
Keyboard
A keyboard is an input
device that enables a user
to input text into a
computer
Scanner
An input device that scans
documents such as
photographs and pages of
text. When a document is
scanned, it is converted into
a digital format.
Light Pen
is a light-sensitive computer
input device, basically a stylus,
that is used to select text, draw
pictures and interact with user
interface elements on a
computer screen or monitor.
Types ofComputer Hardware
B. Output Devices– are devices that
display results of the processed data
that was entered using input devices.
Monitor
is a piece of computer hardware
that displays the video and
graphics information generated
by a connected computer
through the computer’s
videocard.
Printer
is an output device that
prints paper documents.
This includes text
documents, images, or a
combination of both.
Speaker
A computer speaker is an
output hardware device
that connects to a
computer to generate
sound.
Types ofComputer Hardware
C. Processing Device – a device
responsible for processing raw data
in the computer.
Central Processing Unit
The central processing unit (CPU)
of a computer is a piece of
hardware that carries out the
instructions of a computer
program. It performs the basic
arithmetical, logical, and
input/output operations of a
computer system.
Types ofComputer Hardware
D. Storage Devices– are hardware
devices used for storing information
from the computer.
Flash Drive
is an internal hard drive is the
main storage device in a
computer. An external hard
drive is also known as
removable hard drive. It is
used to store portable data
and backups.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
A hard drive is an internal hard
drive is the main storage device
in a computer. An external hard
drive is also known as
removable hard drive. It is used
to store portable data and
backups.
CD-ROM Disc
is an optical storage
device that is read-only
or cannot be modified
nor deleted.
DVD-R, DVD-RW Disc
DVD-R and DVD+R are
recordable discs that can be
written to once, while DVD-RW
and DVD+RW are rewritable
discs that can be written to
multiple times.
Topic
Computer Software
Computer Software refers to the
intangible components of a computer.
There are different types of Softwares.
Types ofComputer Software
A. System Software– refers to the
files and programs that make
up your computer's operating
system.
Types ofComputer Software
Examples of System
Software– Windows 7,
Windows 8, Windows
10, Windows 11 and
so on
Types ofComputer Software
B. Application Software– refers to
programs designed for the
computer users. These program
helps the end user to perform
specific task
Types ofComputer Software
Examples of
Application Software–
MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, and
so on

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