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Components of Computer

The document outlines the components of a computer, dividing them into hardware and software categories. Hardware components include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and storage devices such as HDDs and SSDs. Software components are categorized into system software, including operating systems and utility programs, and application software, which encompasses word processors, spreadsheet programs, and multimedia software.

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Components of Computer

The document outlines the components of a computer, dividing them into hardware and software categories. Hardware components include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and storage devices such as HDDs and SSDs. Software components are categorized into system software, including operating systems and utility programs, and application software, which encompasses word processors, spreadsheet programs, and multimedia software.

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COMPONENTS OF

COMPUTER
Presented by
Swarit Kumar class
9 “B”
CONTENTS

1. Hardware Components : 2. Software


Components

It refers to the physical components It is a set of


instructions, data, or
of a computer system that can be programs
that tell a computer
seen and touched. how to
operate and perform

specific tasks.
01
Hardware Components
Input Devices

keyboard Mouse
A device consisting of keys that allow A handheld pointing device for
computers
the user to input text and commands It allows users to control the
cursor and
into a computer, often featuring various interact with the graphical user
interface.
Scanner
layouts and special functional keys

A device that converts images or text into


a digital format for use on a computer.
Output Device

1. Monitor
A screen used to display visual output from a computer,
available in various types like LCD, LED, OLED, defined
by resolution and size.
2. Printer
A device that produces hard copies of digital
documents and images on paper, available in
varios technologies like inkjet or laser for different needs.
Storage Devices
1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
A traditional storage device that uses spinning disks to read/write
data magnetically, known for high capacity but slower speed
compared to SSDs

2. Optical Discs 3. Solid State Drive


(SSD)
Data storage media such as CDs, A modern storage solution
that uses
DVDs and Blu-rays, that use laser flash memory to store data,
offering
technology for reading and writing faster read/write speeds,
lower
data, primarily utilized for media distribution latency, and greater durability
and archival purposes. compared to HDDs.
02
Software
Components
System Software
Operating system
(os)
Utility programs
Operating systems manage computer Utility programs perform
maintenance
Hardware and software resources, tasks to help manage,
maintain, and control
Providing services for application computer resources;
they often enhance
Programs and acting as an intermediary functionally of the
operating system through

Between users and the computer. various tools.


Application Software

Word processors Spreadsheet Programs


Multimedia Software
Word processors are applications designed Spreadsheet programs allow users to Multimedia software enables
for creating, editing, formatting, and organize, analyze, and store data in users to create, edit and
printing documents, they often tubular form; they often functions manipulate various forms of
features like spell check, grammar check, for calculations, graphing tools, and media, such as audio, video,
and text formatting. data visualization. and images,
facilitating a richer

content
creator experience.
Thanks

Swarit
Kumar

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