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COMPUTER PARTS & COMPONENTS

PERIPHERALS

PUSAT PERKEMBANGAN KURIKULUM

KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

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 MODULE 4

PERIPHERALS

Curriculum Development Centre

Ministry of Education Malaysia

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1. Name of Module: Computer Parts & Components - Peripherals

2. Learning Outcomes: The students should be able to:

a. state the definition of peripheral

b. identify different types of peripherals
c. state examples different types of peripherals
d. explain the functions of each peripheral

3. Knowledge and Skills:

a. identify main computer components

b. identify different types of peripherals

4. Module Summary: At the end of the module, students should be able to know the
functions of each peripheral

This module contains 2 activities:

Activity 1: Definition of peripheral

Activity 2: Different types & functions of peripheral

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Activity 1: Definition & types of peripheral

a. PERIPHERAL DEVICE

Peripheral (Figure 1) are pieces of computer hardware

that are added to a host computer, i.e. any hardware
except the computer, in order to expand its abilities. Most
of those devices are optional in nature.

External hardware devices attached to the computer are

called peripheral equipments.

There are three types of peripheral:

Figure 1 – Examples of peripherals
• Input devices
• Output devices
• Storage devices

b. INPUT DEVICES

Input devices are any electronic device that are connected to a computer and produces
input signals. Figure 2 shows some examples of computer input devices

Figure 2 – Examples of Input Devices

c. OUTPUT DEVICES

Output devices are the result of data processing activity when it is presented externally to
the system. It is a hardware that is capable of delivering or showing information to one or
more users. The output from a computer can be in printed or displayed form (see Figure 3).

Figure 3 – Examples of Output Devices

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d. STORAGE DEVICES

Computer storage is the holding of data in an electromagnetic form, for access by a

computer processor. Information and documents are stored in a computer storage so
that it can be retrieved whenever they are needed later on. Figure 4 are examples of
storage

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Hard Disk Diskettes & CDs Thumb Drivers

Figure 4 – Examples of Storage Devices

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Activity 2: Different types & the functions of peripheral

a. Printers

A printer is an output device to print text or graphics on mediums such as paper,

transparency film or even cloths.

A photo printer is a colour printer that produces photo-

quality pictures.

Figure 5 – Examples of printers

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b. Scanners

A scanner is a device that analyzes images, printed text, handwriting, or objects (such as
an ornament) and changes it into a digital image.

The flatbed scanner is the most common in offices.

Hand-held scanners, are popular but no longer used due
to the difficulty in obtaining high-quality image.

The bar code scanner consists of a scanner, a decoder, and a

cable that interfaces between the decoder to the computer or
terminal. The scanner's function is to scan the bar code symbol
and provide an electrical output to the computer that
corresponds to the bars and spaces of the bar code.

The handheld scanners were extremely popular as they were

cheap and relatively simple. However, the handheld scanner is not
particularly accurate, usually has a maximum resolution of 600 dpi
and can be quite difficult to use. Their main drawback is the limited
scanning area and, whilst they are handy for scanning small images
and narrow columns of text.

The Sheet Fed Scanner designed to scan individual sheets of

paper automatically in much the same way as a fax machine.
Their main advantage is that they have a small footprint, but this is
frequently negated by the need to output the scanned paper
directly onto the desktop.

( source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_scanner)

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c. LCD Projector

LCD projector is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data
on a screen or other flat surface such as on to a wall or screen. It is a modern slide
projector.

Figure 7 - LCD Projector

d. Digital cameras

Digital cameras are electronic devices used to capture and store photographs digitally.
They use memory card instead of photographic film like conventional cameras or recording
images in an analog format to magnetic tape like many video cameras.

Modern compact digital cameras are typically multifunctional, with some devices capable
of recording sound and video as well as photographs.

Digital Camera

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e. External CD Drives

The external DVD/CD-RW combo drive functions as a DVD player, a CD-RW drive and
a CD-ROM drive. This allows you to install computer applications, files, music and
movies on CD. It is easy to be carried around.

External CD Drives

f. External Storages

External storage is an alternative storage. It is very useful to store programs and data
for future use. The storage is required for two reasons:

1. The working memory of the CPU is limited in size and cannot always hold the
amount of data required.

2. Data and programmes in storage do not disappear when the power is turned off.

Hard Disk Thumb Drive Diskette CD-Rom

Zip Disk Memory Stick Smart Chip

Flash Memory

External Storage

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EXERCISE 1
Label the figures shown below and write your answers on the lines given. You may use
the words given below to help you.

CD or DVD
External hard disk
Tape drive
Miniature hard disk
Zip disk
Flash memory card
USB Flash drive

1. _________ 2. _________

3. __________ 4. _________

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5. _________ 6. _________

7. _________

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Look at the pictures given. Then, name the devices and state their functions.

Devices Name of devices Functions

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Reference

Cashman, S. (2006) Discovering Computers 2006. USA : Thomson Course Technology.

Ibrahim Ahmad, Mohd Hafiz et al (2007) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Based on SPM Syllabus. Selangor: Venton Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd.

NCC Education (2002) Computer Studies, Computer Ace. Sri Lanka : Computer Pioneers.

Basic Computing (2003) by TMEdu Tech (M) Sdn Bhd

http://www.wikipedia.org

http://images.search.yahoo.com

http://www.google.com.my

CD courseware ICT

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