Computer Studies Chapter 13:Hardware (Created for AEM)

1. System Unit

1.1. Memory

1.1.1. ROM

1.1.2. CMOS

1.1.3. Random Access Memory (RAM)

1.2. Bus Lines

1.3. Ports

1.4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.5. System Board

1.5.1. Expansion Slot

1.5.2. Microprocessor Slot

1.5.3. Memory Slots

2. Storage Devices

2.1. Magnetic

2.1.1. Floppy Disk

2.1.2. Hard Disk

2.1.3. Zip Disk

2.2. Solid-State

2.2.1. Flash Memory

2.2.2. SmartMedia

2.2.3. Memory Stick

2.3. Optical

2.3.1. CD

2.3.2. CD-R

2.3.3. CD-RW

2.3.4. DVD

3. Input Devices

3.1. KeyBoard

3.2. Scanning Devices

3.2.1. Magnetic-ink character recognition (MICR)

3.2.2. Optical-character recognition (OCR)

3.2.3. Optical-mark recognition (OMR)

3.3. Image Capturing Devices

3.3.1. Digital Camera

3.3.2. Digital Video Camera

3.4. Pointing Devices

3.4.1. Light Pen

3.4.2. Touch Screen

3.4.3. Mouse

3.4.4. Joystick

4. Output Devices

4.1. Audio Output

4.2. Monitor (LCD or CRT)

4.3. Data Projector