LESSON 3

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to;

Explain computer hardwareState at least 3 examples of input devices

Mention at least 3 output devices

Identify at least 2 storage devices

INTRODUCTIONhardware are the physical part or components of the computer. This means they can be seen and touched. Hardware can be grouped into input, output and storage devices.

Input devices

Input devices are the devices use to enter data into the computer or to give command to the computer.

SOME EXAMPLE OF INPUT DEVICES

OUTPUT DEVICES

They are the devices which display information or processed data to the use.

SOME EXAMPLES OUTPUT DEVICE

STORAGE DEVICES

They are devices that are used to keep information/data/programs for future retrieval.

SOME EXAMPLES OF STORAGE DEVICES

EXERCISE

What are computer hardware? State 3 example of input devices Mention 3 output devices Outline 2 storage devices

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