Handouts in Computer System Servicing

Software Devices Hardware Devices

Digital Storage Units

of Measurements

Prepared by: Ms. Alyssa Joy B. De La Peña

Input and output devices allow the computer system to interact with the outside world by moving data into and out of the
system. An input device is used to bring data into the system. Some input devices are:
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Bar code reader
Graphics tablet

An output device is used to send data out of the system. Some output devices are:
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
Database software is used to create, edit, and maintain database files and records, enabling easier file and record creation, data
entry, data editing, updating, and reporting. The software also handles data storage, backup and reporting, multi-access control, and
security.

Desktop publishing (DTP) software- is designed for creating visual communications such as brochures, business cards, greeting cards,
web pages, posters, and more for professional or personal printing online or on-screen.
Educational software- are computer applications developed for the purpose of teaching and learning, arrived with virtually the first
desktop computers. 
Presentation Software
a software package used to display information in the form of a slide show.

Spreadsheet
a software package used to display information in the form of a slide show.

word processor, computer program used to write and revise documents, compose the layout of the text, and preview on a computer
monitor how the printed copy will appear. 

 There are two main categories of storage devices. Primary storage, such as RAM, is used by computer systems to temporarily store
and retrieve data. Secondary storage devices, such as hard drives stores data permanently.

10 Digital Data Storage Devices for Computers

Hard Drive Disks
Floppy Disks
Tapes
Compact Discs (CDs)
DVD and Blu-ray Discs
USB Flash Drives
Secure Digital Cards (SD Card)s
Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
Cloud Storage
Punch Cards

Prepared by: Ms. Alyssa Joy B. De La Peña