computer hardware

• What is the definition of hardware in a computer system?

  Hardware refers to the physical parts of the computer system that can be touched.
• How is a phone categorized in terms of computer hardware?

  A phone is considered hardware because it consists of physical parts that make up the device.
• What are the two main components that make up a computer system?

  A computer system is made up of both hardware and software.
• What is the role of software in relation to hardware?

  Software provides instructions that run on the hardware.
• Can you name some examples of hardware components?

  Examples of hardware components include the CPU, motherboards, touch screens, and cameras.
• What are the categories of hardware devices discussed in the video?

  • Input devices
  • Output devices
  • Communications devices
• What is the function of input devices?

  Input devices provide data to a computer.
• Give an example of an input device.

  A keyboard is a great example of an input device.
• How does a keyboard communicate with a computer?

  A keyboard sends data to the computer either via wire or Bluetooth.
• What is the role of a mouse as an input device?

  A mouse communicates to the computer where to position the cursor on the screen.
• What is a barcode reader used for?

  A barcode reader is used to read codes and communicate them to the computer.
• How does a scanner function as an input device?

  A scanner copies a document and sends it as a file to the computer.
• What is a webcam used for?

  A webcam is an example of an input device that captures video data.
• What is a graphics tablet used for?

  A graphics tablet is used to send drawing data to the computer.
• What is the primary role of input devices despite some data being sent back to them?

  The primary role of input devices is to provide data to the computer.
• Can you name another example of an input device?

  A microphone is another example of an input device.
• What are the characteristics of output devices?

  • Output devices receive data from a computer.
  • They primarily display or produce results from the computer's processing.
• What is the function of a monitor as an output device?

  A monitor displays a depiction of what is happening in the computer.
• How do speakers function as output devices?

  Speakers produce sound that comes from the computer.
• What is the role of a projector as an output device?

  A projector displays images from the computer onto a larger surface.
• What are communications devices and their purpose?

  • Communications devices enable sending and receiving data between computers.
  • They work across two or more devices to facilitate networking.
• What is the function of a printer as an output device?

  A printer produces physical copies of documents from the computer.
• Can you name some examples of communications devices?

  Examples of communications devices include hubs, switches, modems, and routers.
• How do input and output devices differ from communications devices?

  Input and output devices work on one computer system, while communications devices work across multiple devices.
• What will be covered in future videos regarding hardware?

  • More detailed categorization of hardware devices.
  • In-depth discussion of communications devices.