Hardware identification

business

1. Computer Components for Input Process Output Storage
Identify whether the computer component or device is used for Input, Processing, Output or Data Storage. Describe
the component functionality in your own words.
Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
Key Board
✓
When you press a
key on a keyboard it
inputs the
information onto the
screen.
CPU
✓
It is the brain of
the computer, gets
data from various
sources (devices)
and does
calculations.

2. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
RAM
✓
It stores
information in a
temporary location.
This information is
lost when the
computer is turned
off or software
crashes.
Hard Drive
✓
Permanently stores
information. The
OS, all your
software and data
are stored on the
hard drive.
USB Drive
Portable storage

3. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
✓
device.
Video Card
✓
Sends signals to
your monitor to
display pictures on
your screen.
Special will provide
a better display.
Monitor
Displays all data
that is sent from
the computer.

4. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
✓
Mother Board
✓
The heart or central
nervous system. It
connects and allows
communication with
the brain.
Mouse
✓
It allows you to
control what is
happening on your
screen by guiding
the cursor. It picks

5. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
and chooses
software and allows
the user to make
choices.
Game Controller
✓
It helps control a
game, its design
allows you to
interact better than
with mouse and
keyboard.

6. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
CD/DVD Player
✓
It allows you to run
a music or software
CD. You can make
media CD’s and data
CD’s.
Data CD’s contain
information and are
used for back-up
in business.
DVD’s provide even
more storage.
Speakers
✓
Produces sound
based upon
information from
the computer.

7. Computer Component / Device Input Process Output Storage Functionality
✓
Printer
✓
Displays information
from the computer
on paper.