introduction to computer hardware in information technology

introduction to computer hardware. first chapter

2. What is Hardware?

The term hardware
refers to the computer’s
physical components,
such as the monitor,
keyboard, motherboard,
and hard drive.

3. Hardware Vs. Software
The term software refers to the set of
instructions that directs the hardware to
accomplish a task.

5. Main functions
To perform a computing task, software uses
hardware for four basic functions.

•Processing
•Storage
•Input
•Output

6. Input Output
Primary Storage
Secondary Storage
Processing

8. Inside a Computer