A computer is an electronic device which accepts, processes and stores data for later use

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Hardware:

Output devices: scanners, speakers, monitors etc.

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• Processing Devices: Central Processing Unit

The CPU consists of:• The Arithmetic Logic Unit• Control Unit• Memory Unit

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Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher etc..

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Key board

The key board is used to input data on the computer.

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Monitor

The monitor functions as the display unit of the data or information input in the computer.

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Mouse

This hardware functions as control of the pointer on the screen, which allows the user to select items and to input commands into the computer

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