Name ________________________________________
Block ___________
Exploring Computer Concepts WebQuest
PART ONE:
Use http://www.ictlounge.com/html/computercomponents.htm to complete the
following information.
Explain the functions of computer system components.
System Component
Provide a brief description to explain the operations it performs.
Processor
Brains of the computer - controls what the computer does
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Internal Memory
Used to store computer
RAM = Random Access Memory – temporary storage memory
ROM = Read Only Memory – permanent storage memory
RAM vs. ROM
data
Storage
Permanently stores data not instantly needed by the computer
Input Device
Gets data into the computer for processing
Output Device
Sends usable information out of the computer
Secondary Backing Storage
PART TWO:
Use http://sites.google.com/site/computertechcomputerbasics/home/computer
techcomputerbasics-infoprocessingcycle to complete the following information.
Describe the information processing cycle.
Identify the parts of the information processing cycle.
Input
Processing
and
Storage
What is each part’s role in the cycle?
1) Input – entering data into the computer
2) Processing – performing operations on the data
Storage – saving data for future use
3) Output – presenting the results
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Output
Name ________________________________________
PART THREE:
Block ___________
Use http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/computer-parts to complete
the following information.
Identify the basic parts of a computer system.
Monitor
Modem
____________________
System Unit
____________________
Mouse
____________________
Speaker
Printer
____________________
Keyboard
____________________
1. ____________________
5. ____________________
2.
6.
3.
4.
PART FOUR:
7.
Use http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/stordevi.htm to complete the
following information.
CD (Compact Disk)
1. ____________________
Hard Drive
2. ____________________
Flash Drive
3. ____________________
Cloud Storage
4. ____________________
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Name ________________________________________
PART FIVE:
Block ___________
Use http://www.ictlounge.com/html/hardwaresoftware.htm to complete the following information.
 Describe various computer input devices.
 Describe various computer output devices.
 Describe various storage devices.
Device
Brief Description
Input, Output, or Storage?
CD-ROM
Stores digital information on a disk
Storage
Hard Disk
(Hard Drive)
Permanently stores data for the computer
Storage
Keyboard
Inputs text commands into the computer
Input
Memory Stick
(Flash Drive)
Portable storage device for the computer
Storage
Microphone
Inputs sound into the computer
Input
Monitor
Displays images generated by the computer
Output
Mouse
Controls a pointer on the screen
Input
Printer
Outputs hard copies of information from the computer
Output
Scanner
Enters hardcopy information into the computer
Input
Speakers
Outputs sound on the computer
Output
Web Cam
Inputs moving pictures and video into the computer
Input
Modem*
Sends and receives information, allowing access to the Internet
Both input AND
output!
*Use Part Three website to get description for the modem!
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