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Hardware

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Hardware

To learn about the different categories of hardware and how they assist your computing needs.

When you have completed all parts of this lesson you will be able to:

• Recognize the major parts of a computer system
• Classify the function of computer hardware components as input, output, or storage
• Identify the terms MHz, GHz, KB, MB, and GB to compare computer systems
• Identify the ways of measuring clock speed
• Identify the ways of measuring memory and storage capacity
• Explain Moore's law
• Recognize the important factors in selecting a computer

In order to do this you will:

• Explain how hardware is organized into three categories: processing hardware, storage hardware, and input/output (I/O) hardware.
• Describe how microprocessors work to power various digital electronic devices.
• List factors in choosing the best computer for your needs.
• List different types of storage options
• Describe new ways to interact with computers through innovative I/O devices.

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Please study the material at each of the links below.

1. Self Study Questions: What have you learned?
   
   

2. Terms to know
   
   
3. Discussion Questions