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Components of a Computer are input devices like keyboards and mice that allow communication with the computer, the CPU or microprocessor that retrieves and executes instructions as the brain of the computer, storage devices that hold information either temporarily or permanently, and output devices like monitors and printers that allow the computer to communicate with the user.

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Components of a Computer are input devices like keyboards and mice that allow communication with the computer, the CPU or microprocessor that retrieves and executes instructions as the brain of the computer, storage devices that hold information either temporarily or permanently, and output devices like monitors and printers that allow the computer to communicate with the user.

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Components of a Computer

Input Devices:
Input devices allow you to
communicate with a computer.
You can use input to enter
information and issue commands.
An input device is a piece of computing
equipment used to provide and control
signals to an information processing system. For example, a keyboard, mouse and
clickers are all input devices because they allow you to issue commands and
communicate with your computer.

CPU – Central Processing Unit:


The CPU also known as the microprocessor; is the
central processing unit of the computer. The CPU is a
portion of a computer that retrieves and executes
instructions; as why it is considered the “brain” of the
computer.

Storage: A storage device is used to place information in a storage media. The


information stored on the storage media is used to perform tasks. A storage device is
capable of holding information either temporally or permanently. A Drobo is an example
of an external secondary mass storage device.

Output: An output device allows the computer to communicate with its user. Any
information processed by and sent out from an electronic
device is considered “output”. They display information
on a screen, create printed copies or generate sound. For
example, printers, monitors and LCD projectors all
permit the computer to communicate with its user.
Without some type of output the user would not be able
to communicate or interact with the computer.

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