diff --git a/syllabus/README.md b/syllabus/README.md index 21fd55e..8e8fcd7 100644 --- a/syllabus/README.md +++ b/syllabus/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # ICT Basic -- [Components of a Computer](components.md) -- Input and Output Devices +- [Components of a Computer](components/components.md) +- [Input and Output Devices](input-output/input-output.md) - Storage - Machine Language - Networking diff --git a/syllabus/components/components.md b/syllabus/components/components.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1899062 --- /dev/null +++ b/syllabus/components/components.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# ICT Basic + +## Components of a Computer + +1. **CPU**: Central Processing Unit - The "brain" of the computer that performs calculations and logic operations. +2. **RAM**: Random Access Memory - Temporary data storage that is faster to read and write compared to hard drives. +3. **Hard Drive**: Long-term data storage, can be HDD or SSD. +4. **Motherboard**: The main circuit board connecting all components. +5. **Power Supply**: Converts electrical power to a format suitable for the computer. +6. **GPU**: Graphics Processing Unit - Handles rendering images and videos. +7. **Input Devices**: Devices like keyboards, mice, and scanners for user input. +8. **Output Devices**: Devices like monitors, printers, and speakers for displaying output. +9. **Cooling System**: Fans or liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperature. +10. **Case**: Houses and protects the components. diff --git a/syllabus/input-output/input-output.md b/syllabus/input-output/input-output.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5d898f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/syllabus/input-output/input-output.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +## Input and Output Devices + +### Input Devices +Input devices provide data and control signals to a computer. Examples include keyboards, mice, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones. + +#### Types of Input Devices +- **Keyboards**: Text input +- **Mouse/Touchpad/Trackpoint**: Pointer navigation +- **Scanners**: Image input +- **Webcam/Cameras**: Video input +- **Microphone**: Audio input +- **Joystick**: Game control + +### Output Devices +Output devices display or output data from a computer. Examples include monitors, printers, and speakers. + +#### Types of Output Devices +- **Monitor**: Visual display +- **Speakers/Headphones**: Audio output +- **Printers**: Printed output