___________1. It is also known as the “Brain of the computer”.

___________2. Found on many laptops, this square pad lets you move the cursor by dragging your finger across its surface.
___________3. Used to interact with items on your computer screen.
___________4. This pointing device looks like a pencil eraser protruding from the middle of your keyboard.
___________5. Used to display text and images on the screen.
___________6. One of the main ways to communicate with a computer.
___________7. Allows you to play music and hear sounds effects from your computer.
___________8. These keys include the same letter, number, punctuation, and symbol found on a traditional typewriter.
___________9. A flat panel display, which uses an array of light-emitting diodes as a video display.
___________10. This keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly.
Types of Computers
 Personal computer: A small, single-user, microprocessor-based computer.
 Workstation: Single-user, strong computer. A workstation is like a personal computer, but it does have a more powerful microprocessor, and
a higher quality display in general.
 Minicomputer: A multi-user computer which can accommodate up to hundreds of users at the same time.
 Mainframe: A powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting many hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
 Supercomputer: An extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second.
BASIC PARTS OF COMPUTER
1.System Unit -The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually it’s a rectangular box placed on or underneath your desk. Inside this
box are may electronic components that process information. The most important of this component is random access memory (RAM), which
temporarily stores information that the CPU uses while the computer is on. The information stored in RAM is erased when the computer is
turned off.
Almost every part of your computer connects to the control panel by using cables. The cables are plugged into specific ports
(openings), typically at the back of the system unit. Hardware that is not part of a network configuration is often referred to as a peripheral
computer or device.
2. The Mouse-The mouse is used to communicate with the objects on the computer screen. You can move objects, open them, change them,
throw them away, and perform other actions, all by pointing and clicking your mouse.
Kinds and parts of Mouse
 Mouse ball: A little rubber ball lies in a mouse 's belly; you roll the little ball, too, as you push the mouse. Moving the ball tells the computer
the direction and speed to move the on-screen pointer.
 Optical: Optical mice ditch the ball/roller mechanics for a small glowing light and a sensor.
 Trackball: Trackballs are, in essence, upside-down mice.
 TrackPoint/AccuPoint: Found on some laptops, this pointing device looks like a pencil eraser protruding from the middle of your keyboard.
 Touchpads: Found on many laptops, this square pad lets you move the cursor by dragging your finger across its surface.
 Wireless: Wireless mice work just like their keyboard counterparts; in fact, some share the same receiver unit that plugs into the USB or PS/2
port of your computer.
PS/2: An older mouse comes with a connector in the PS/2 style which still works well. Just don't unplug the mouse while the computer is turned
on, the mouse will stop working even after you plug it back in frenziedly. (Restart the computer and the mouse will start working again.)
3. The Monitor- Video circuits on your PC send images to your monitor, where you can see the action. Because monitors and video circuits on
your PC (known as video cards or display adapters) work together as a team. These terms appear on newspaper advertisements, showroom
signs and the fine print of product boxes while shopping for either a computer or video card.
Monitors come in different types, each described below.
 CRT (cathode ray tube) -By comparison, old school CRT monitors seem boring and bulky. Fading quickly from the marketplace, shown in
Figure 3-2,CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors mimic small (but expensive) television sets. Although some CRT monitors call themselves "flat
screen," their glass screens are relatively flat, that means only. They are not flat panel monitors, an honor which only belongs to LCD monitors.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)-LCD Monitors look slim and hip on any desktop. The most popular monitor today, LCD monitors look much like
large laptop screens mounted on a stand. LCD monitors are also called flat-panel monitors.
 Quantum dot LED -A display technology that emits light using quantum dots. QLED is expected to be more effective than OLED, and to
be less costly to manufacture. Also, QLED is ultrafine, translucent and versatile.
 OLED (organic light emitting diode) -A display technology that provides bright, colorful images for sports and action movies with a wide
viewing angle, low power, high contrast ratio and fast response time. In plasma and LCD / LED monitor / display the OLED technology varies
greatly from the displays.
 LED (light emitting diode) -An LED display is a flat panel display that uses a range of light-emitting diodes to display videos. An LED panel is a
small display, or the larger display component.
4. Keyboard
Keyboard is the main way to enter information into your computer. But did you know you can also control your computer using your keyboard?
Learning just a few simple keyboard commands (computer instructions) can help you to work more effectively.
The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on function:
 Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number, punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
 Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain actions. The most frequently used control
keys are Ctrl, Alt, the Windows logo key and ESC
 Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are labeled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of
these keys differs from program to program.
 Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents or webpages and editing text. They include the arrow keys, Home,
End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
 Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly. The keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional
calculator or adding machine.
Additional Information:
 Keyboard comes with three ports supported technology USB, PS2, and Wireless.
 Specialized keyboard keys require special drivers. Those specialized keys won’t work until you install the keyboard’s bundled software.
 Wireless keyboards bear no cords, making for tidy desktops. Most come in two parts: the keyboard and a receiving unit, which plugs into your
PC’s USB part. Unfortunately, they’re battery hogs.
5. Speaker -Speakers are used to play sound. They can be built into the system unit
or connected with cables. Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear
sound effects from your computer.
Kinds of Printer
a. Inkjet -Popular for their low price and high quality, inkjet printers squirt ink onto a page, creating surprisingly realistic images in
color or black and white.
b. Laser Laser printers might sound dangerous, but these printers) use technology similar to their ho-hum counterpart, copying machines;
with toner, they scan images in the paper. Black and white laser printers cost a little more than inkjet printers, twice the price for laser
printers in color. Though laser printers are unable to print digital photos, they are cheaper for general office paperwork in the long run.
c. All-in-one (AIO)This type of printer is popular with small offices and incorporates a laser or inkjet printer, copying machine, scanner, and fax
machine into one compact package
. __1. System unit is the core of a computer system.
__2. Almost every other part of your computer connects to the system unit using cables.
__3. When mice burst into the PC world in the early ’80s, Macintosh models had two buttons.
__4. Monitors and your PC’s video circuits (known as video cards or display adapter) work as one.
__5. All in-one printers quirt ink onto a page, creating surprisingly realistic images in color or black and white.
__6. Keyboard is an input device, the main way to enter information into your computer.
__7. Navigation keys are used for moving around in documents or webpages and editing text.
__8. Inkjet printers is popular for their high price and high quality.
__9. An older mouse comes with a PS/2 style connector.
__10. LCD monitors are also called flat-panel monitors.

1. What do you think are the importance of learning the parts and function of a computer?

2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about parts and function of a computer?
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