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PC PASSPORT
SPREADSHEET BEGINNERSLEARNING OUTCOME 1
BASIC TERMINOLOGY
In this tutorial you will learn the different terms involved with using a computer in the world of business. The terms: hardware; software; processing; input and output will be defined throughout this tutorial.
The difference procedures involved from start to finish in producing a document can be broken down into 3 parts:
INPUT(Involves Hardware)
PROCESS INFO(Involves Software)
OUTPUT(Involves Hardware)
COMPUTER HARDWARE
HARDWARE System Unit Monitor Mouse Keyboard Speakers
COMPUTER HARDWARE
The system unit is the ‘box’ part of your computer. Your system unit may be
on your desktop - perhaps with the monitor on top, or it may be a tower that sits on the floor, saving space on your desktop.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE is loaded when you start your computer and is responsible for communicating and managing software and files
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE Performs a task for the user
Word – letters, memosExcel – invoices, spreadsheetsPowerPoint – presentations, slide shows
INPUT DEVICES
You will now be introduced to input devices used to transfer data on to
your computer
INPUT DEVICES - KEYBOARD
Most commonly used input device for text data. It is composed of sections:
Alphanumeric keyboardFunction keysArrow keysNumber pad
INPUT DEVICES - MOUSE
Various types available but basic one has two buttons.Used to choose options and to carry out tasks.
INPUT DEVICES - SCANNER
Various types available: hand-held, sheet fed and flat bed.Used to scan documents (photos or text) on to computer.
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INPUT DEVICES – DIGITAL AND WEB CAMERASDigital cameras are used to load digital images – pictures and video - on to your computerWeb cameras are used to communicate over the internet by allowing to see the person you are communicating with.
OUTPUT DEVICES
You will now be introduced to output devices which receive data from your computer and transform it
into another form.
OUTPUT DEVICES - MONITOR
Allows you to see what is happening on your system – as you type the letters appear on your screen.Various styles available: LCD (flat panel) or CRT (similar to television screen)
OUTPUT DEVICES - PRINTER
Allows you to see a hard copy of what you have prepared.Various types available but most popular are
Laser – fast and quietInkjet – popular for home userPlotter – used by design companies and architects for high quality images
OUTPUT DEVICES - PROJECTOR
Can be connected to the computer to display presentations or demonstrate a procedure as a projected image.
OUTPUT DEVICES - SPEAKERS
Some speakers come attached to the monitor, and some are entirely separate. Your PC may have a built-in speaker
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
You will now identify the different parts of a computer system and which can be categorised as an
input or output device
Monitor
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the monitor
Right Answer - Monitor
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!
Now is a monitor an Input/Output Device
Input Output
(Click on one of the above)
Wrong Answer - Monitor
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
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Right Answer – Output – Monitor
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Correct!
A monitor is an output device which allows you to see what you have entered into the system.
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Wrong Answer – Output – Monitor
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Sorry, wrong.
Remember that a monitor is an output device
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the keyboard
Right Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!
Now is a keyboard an
Input/Output Device
Input Output
(Click on one of the above)
Wrong Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
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Right Answer – Input – Keyboard
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Correct!
A keyboard is an input device which allows you to enter data into the system.
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Wrong Answer – Input – Keyboard
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Sorry, wrong.
Remember that a keyboard is an input device
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the printer
Right Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!
Now is a printer an Input/Output Device
Input Output
(Click on one of the above)
Wrong Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Sorry, wrong!
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Wrong Answer – Output – Printer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Sorry, wrong.
Remember that a printer is an output device
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Right Answer – Output – Printer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Correct!
A printer is an output device which produces a hard copy of what you have prepared.
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the speakers
Right Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!
Now are speakers an
Input/Output Device
Input Output
(Click on one of the above)
Wrong Answer
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Right Answer – Output – Speakers
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Correct!
Speakers are an output device used to transmit sound from the computer.
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Wrong Answer – Output - Speakers
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Remember that speakers are an output device
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the mouse
Right Answer
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!
Now is a mouse an Input/Output Device
Input Output
(Click on one of the above)
Wrong Answer
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Wrong Answer – Input – Mouse
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Sorry, wrong.
Remember that a mouse is an input device
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Right Answer – Input – Mouse
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Correct!
A mouse is an input device used to supply information to a computer.
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
What type of device is a digital camera/web camera
Input Output
Right Answer – Input – Digital Camera/Web Cam
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Correct!
Digital cameras and web cameras are input devices used to input digital information to a computer.
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Wrong Answer – Input – Digital Camera/Web Cam
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Sorry, wrong.
Remember that digital cameras and web cameras are input devices
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IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Click on the system unit
Right Answer – System Unit
IDENTIFY COMPUTER HARDWARE
Well done!Now a system unit is
neither an Input/Output Device.
It holds the various components that
make your computer work.
Wrong Answer – System Unit
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