We are looking at Input, output, storage and processing in this module. To get the PowerPoint we used in class you can click here
What is input?
Input refers to any information or data that is sent to a computer for processing. It is often sent to the computer from a device such as a keyboard, mouse, or another device.
What is output?
Output – the visual, auditory, or tactile perceptions provided by the computer after processing the provided information. Examples include: text, images, sound, or video displayed on a monitor or through speaker as well as text or Braille from printers or embossers.
What is storage?
Storage is a mechanism that enables a computer to retain data, either temporarily or permanently. Storage devices such as flash drives and hard disks are a fundamental component of most digital devices since they allow users to preserve all kinds of information such as videos, documents, pictures and raw data.
What is processing?
Computer science. data processing, manipulation of data by a computer. It includes the conversion of raw data to machine-readable form, flow of data through the CPU and memory to output devices, and formatting or transformation of output.
What does the small battery on the motherboard do?
A CMOS battery is like a watch battery that keeps power going to the motherboard enough to retain its settings. Items like configurations of boot or even the time of the bios are retained using this battery. These batteries do not last forever so they do need to replaced from time to time.