Technology in Action

Learning Objectives (1 of 3)

2.1 Describe the four main functions of

Learning Objectives (2 of 3)

2.7 Describe options for outputting images and

Learning Objectives (3 of 3)

2.12 Describe common types of ports used

Understanding Your Computer Computers are Data Processing Devices (Objective 2.1)

Perform four major functions
Input:

Understanding Your Computer Binary: The Language of Computers (Objective 2.2)

Bit
Binary digit
0 or 1
Byte
Unique combinations

Understanding Your Computer Types of Computers (Objective 2.3)

Cell phones
Tablets
Laptops and their variants
Choosing a portable

Input Devices Physical Keyboards and Touch Screens (Objective 2.4)

Used to enter data and

Input Devices Mice and Other Pointing Devices (Objective 2.5)

Mouse
Touch pad (trackpad)
Game controllers

Input Devices Image, Sound, and Sensor Input (Objective 2.6)

Popular for images
Digital cameras
Camcorders
Mobil device cameras
Flatbed

Output Devices Image and Audio Output (1 of 3) (Objective 2.7)

Send data out

Output Devices Image and Audio Output (2 of 3) (Objective 2.7)

Types of display

Output Devices Image and Audio Output (3 of 3) (Objective 2.7)

Speaker
Output device for

Output Devices Printers (1 of 2) (Objective 2.8)

Inkjet
Affordable
High-quality color
Quick and quiet
Laser
Faster printing

Output Devices Printers (2 of 2) (Objective 2.8)

Cloud-ready printers
All-in-one printer
Printer, scanner, copier, and

Processing and Memory on the Motherboard The Motherboard and Memory (Objective 2.9)

Motherboard
CPU
ROM, RAM,

Processing and Memory on the Motherboard Processing (1 of 2) (Objective 2.10)

Central Processing

Processing and Memory on the Motherboard Processing (2 of 2) (Objective 2.10)

CPU Performance

Storing Data and Information Storage Options on Computing Devices (1 of 4)

Storing Data and Information Storage Options on Computing Devices (2 of 4)

Storing Data and Information Storage Options on Computing Devices (3 of 4)

Storing Data and Information Storage Options on Computing Devices (4 of 4)

Connecting Peripherals to the Computer Computer Ports (Objective 2.12)

Thunderbolt
Transfer speeds up to 20

Power Management and Ergonomics Power Controls and Power Management (Objective 2.13)

Battery drain
Power supply
Sleep

Power Management and Ergonomics Setting It All Up: Ergonomics (Objective 2.14)

Ergonomics
Guidelines
Monitor position