(CPU) of a computer system. A central processing unit (CPU)‚ also referred to as a central processor unit‚ is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical‚ logical‚ and input/output operations of the system. In the computer industry‚ the terms computer and CPU are often used interchangeably. Computing power starts with the most limited microcomputers which are laptop computers‚ netbook computers‚ PDAs and cell phones and
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Input Devices QWERTY Keyboard The keyboard is the most common type of input device. In other countries‚ the keyboard layout is different due to their different language and characters. There are some variations of keyboards to the normal keyboard. Some are wireless which means that no wire is required to connect it to the PC; and some have ergonomic design‚ which have a special design in order to reduce muscular stress on the user. Mouse The mouse is a pointing device which is used to move
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Theory Notes Task: Output Devices Make sure that you are familiar with all of the information detailed in this booklet. There are a number of tasks for you to carry out‚ be sure to read the information fully whilst completing the tasks. You could be asked about any of this in the test! Use the theory notes in from the teach-ict.com site to help you complete this booklet. TASK 1: OUTPUT DEVICES Output devices let you see data that has been processed or is stored on the hard disk
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Other than the monitor‚ we also have the printer which is also an output device. A printer generally translates information that has been processed by the system unit and presents the information on paper. As students‚ we really benefit from such device for in times of projects‚ reports‚ and assignments we greatly rely on such output which we refer to as hard copy. There are five features of a printer ---- its resolution‚ color‚ speed‚ memory and duplex printing. Resolution is the measure of the
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OUTPUT DEVICE What are OUTPUT DEVICES? Output devices are hardware devices that display or present information to the user or other people. The monitor‚ printer and the speaker are one of the examples. PRINTER It is a computer device that produces a permanent copy on paper of information from the computer. There are several kinds of printers: ink jet‚ dot-matrix and laser jet printers. DOT MATRIX PRINTER Prints by hammering or striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against a paper. The advantage
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The purpose of this paper is to answer questions about various data input and output methods‚ various storage types and devices‚ and the speed of a computer. Each of the four questions is divided into a corresponding section below. In the input device section‚ this paper focuses primarily on user input‚ rather than the input devices used to extract information entered by a user. In all of the presented cases‚ electronic scanning methods are the best method‚ and the method routinely used‚ to extract
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Data Input and Output Essay The methods of input of data may vary consistently. For instance‚ for printed questionnaires‚ the traditional method of input implies the use of computers’ keyboard by means of which the information that is supposed to be printed in a questionnaire is input. The same method may be used for long documents‚ though this may imply the use of different software applications. For instance‚ for printed questionnaires the simplest word processors may be used‚ while long documents
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Accuracy of data input is important. What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and why: * Printed Questionnaires: * Keyboard and mouse * User can type data using the keyboard and use the mouse to click/select pieces of data * Telephone Survey: * Voice input device * Surveys may be set up to function using voice recognition for users responding
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What can be done to restore its stately posture? Answers to these questions reside in the way we manage our organizations and their operations. While U.S. productivity waned‚ Americans grew increasingly concerned about other related issues: maintaining adequate energy sources‚ protecting the environment and meeting the demand for goods and services at home and abroad. These facts continue to impose complex demands on our organizations. Today management faces unparalleled challenges
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Chapter 2 StRATEGY and sustAINABILITY Review and Discussion Questions 1. Can a factory be fast‚ dependable‚ flexible‚ produce high-quality products‚ and still provide poor service from a customer’s perspective? Yes‚ if a customer’s needs are not considered and does not influence strategy development‚ an organization could be delivering the wrong service or product. Even though the product is of high quality‚ delivered quickly‚ and offers many options and features‚ overall service could
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