Hardware Basics – Peripherals

Chapter objectives:

After you read this chapter you should be able to:

• List several examples of input devices and explain how they can make it easier to get different types of information into the computer
• List several examples of output devices and explain how they make computers more useful
• Explain why a typical computer has different types of storage devices
• Diagram how the components of a computer system fit together

Book Reference: Computer Confluence pg 100-137

Chapter 3 Terms

Chapter 3 Revision: Hardware Basics – Peripherals (PDF)

ITGS Chapter 2: Hardware Basics – Inside the Box

Chapter Objectives:

After you read this chapter you should be able to:

• Explain in general terms how computers store and manipulate information
• Describe the basic structure and organization of a computer
• Discuss the functions and interactions of a computer system’s principal internal components
• Explain why a computer typically has different types of memory and storage devices

Book Reference: Computer Confluence pg 70-99

Chapter 2 Terms

Chapter 2 Revision: Hardware Basics – Inside the Box (PDF)

Binary and Decimal Numbers (PDF)

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