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Grade 5 Computer

The document defines basic computer components including hardware like the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and CPU which can be physically touched, as well as software programs that cannot be touched but make the computer work. The CPU processes and stores information and connects to other devices via wires. The monitor visually communicates information to the user like a television. Common input devices are the keyboard which sends signals to the computer and the mouse which acts as a remote control.

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Grade 5 Computer

The document defines basic computer components including hardware like the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and CPU which can be physically touched, as well as software programs that cannot be touched but make the computer work. The CPU processes and stores information and connects to other devices via wires. The monitor visually communicates information to the user like a television. Common input devices are the keyboard which sends signals to the computer and the mouse which acts as a remote control.

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Basic Computer Components

HARDWARE SOFTWARE
refers to the programs
includes the parts of that you use on your computer
the computer system that you (like a word-processing
actually can touch (like the program) or the programs that
keyboard, mouse, monitor, or make your computer work
CPU). (you physically cannot touch
these). Programs are also
called applications.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
is the brain of a
computer system. It processes,
stores, and communicates
information. Wires connect
your CPU to your monitor and
other devices. Computers are
somewhat similar to people.
They have memories just like
us. The memory on a
computer is stored in data on
disk.
Monitor

This part of the


computer system that visually
communicates with the user. It
is somewhat like a television.
Almost all information
communicated from the
computer to the user is
through the monitor. (The
monitor is also referred to as
the screen)
Power switch

On most computer
systems, both the CPU and the
monitor have a power switch
that turns them on and off.
Most power switches have this
symbol.
Printer

This device takes


information (usually text
and pictures) from the
computer and prints it on
paper.
Keyboard

The keyboard is an important


tool that allows a user to
communicate with the
computer. It is composed of
keys that send a signal to the
computer that the computer
recognizes and uses to carry
out processes and programs.
Keyboards come in various
shapes and sizes, but serve
generally the same purpose.
Well go over the specific keys
in another part of this guide.
Mouse

mouse is used to
communicate with the
computer. The mouse is like a
remote control to a TVIt is a
tool that drives the computer
that can be used away from
the computer; though the
mouse is considered your
direct connection into the
computer world. Well go over
how to use the mouse later in
the guide.

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