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COMPUTERS 4 FUNCTIONS. Input, Processing, Storage and Output By: Ellie Taylor. Input. Connected. Any computer part or accessory that is connect to the computer by cables or wires is considered an input device. Example: keyboard, External Hard Drive. Input. Wireless.
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COMPUTERS4 FUNCTIONS Input, Processing, Storage and Output By: Ellie Taylor
Input Connected • Any computer part or accessory that is connect to the computer by cables or wires is considered an input device. • Example: keyboard, External Hard Drive
Input Wireless • As well any computer park or accessory that is connected to the computer wirelessly is also considered an input • Wireless Keyboard
Processing Processor • Is the portion of a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.
Processing On some computers you need more then one processor. On personal computers and small work stations, the CPU is housed in a single chip called a microprocessor.
Storage Example: When you save a word document the computer stores the information you have saved so you can re-open it • Storage is the way the computer saves the information on you computer.
Storage Portable External hard drives are like the computers original hard drive, but this time it is built out side the computer and is separately sold so you can have more storage on you computer • There is portable storage for a computer. Examples are USB sticks will hold an amount of storage on then and also external hard drives.
Output • Computer accessories that you buy for a computer. • Example: Speakers, Printer, scanner, modem
Output Example: Printers need you to download the software from the disc they provide, this makes it so you are able to use the printer. When Downloading pictures of a Camera you need to install the software that come with the camera • With output devices you normal need to install software to be able to connect and use the device you have attached to the computer