ased on the text, here's a 14-page presentation outline for "HARDWARE &
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NETWORKING":
Slide 1: Title Slide
● Title: Hardware & Networking
● Subtitle: Understanding the
● Your Name/Organization
Slide 2: Abstract
● Title: Abstract
● Content:
○ Briefly explain that a computer system relies on hardware and software.
○ Hardware components include I/O devices, memory, storage, and the CPU.
○ Networking enables data transfer between computers.
Slide 3: Objectives
● Title: Objectives
● Content:
○ Explain Computer Hardware concepts
○ Discuss Input and Output Devices
○ Describe Network Systems
○ Explain the concept of Computer Software
Slide 4: Introduction to Computer Hardware
● Title: Introduction to Computer Hardware
● Content:
○ Define hardware as the physical components of a computer.
○ Hardware is categorized by function: input, process, output, and storage.
○ Emphasize the interaction between hardware and software.
Slide 5: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
● Title: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
● Content:
○ Explain the CPU's role as the "brain" of the computer.
○ Describe the fetch, examine, and execute instruction cycle.
○ Detail the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU).
Slide 6: Input Devices
● Title: Input Devices
● Content:
○ Define input devices and their function.
○ Provide examples: keyboard, mouse, trackball, light pen, touch screen, game
controller, microphone, digital camera.
Slide 7: Output Devices
● Title: Output Devices
● Content:
○ Define output devices and their function.
○ Provide examples: monitors, printers, speakers, video controller, PC projector.
○ Explain how monitors use pixels to display images.
Slide 8: Storage Devices
● Title: Storage Devices
● Content:
○ Explain the need for storage devices.
○ Differentiate between primary (RAM) and secondary storage.
○ Detail different types of storage devices.
○ Explain the units of storage: bit, byte, KB, MB, GB, TB.
Slide 9: Magnetic Storage Devices
● Title: Magnetic Storage Devices
● Content:
○ Explain how magnetic storage devices work.
○ Describe floppy disks and hard disks, including their characteristics, capacity,
and uses.
Slide 10: Optical Storage Devices
● Title: Optical Storage Devices
● Content:
○ Explain how optical storage devices work.
○ Describe CD-ROM.
Slide 11: Network Systems
● Title: Network Systems
● Content:
○ Explain the purpose of network systems: data transfer between computers.
○ Describe the Internet as a network of networks.
○ Explain the functions of network interface cards (NICs) and modems.
Slide 12: Types of Networks
● Title: Types of Networks
● Content:
○ Describe Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs),
nd Wide Area Networks (WANs).
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Explain the characteristics and scope of each type.
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Slide 13: Setting up a Computer on LAN
● Title: Setting up a Computer on LAN
● Content:
○ Explain how to set up a computer on a LAN in Windows 7.
○ Mention the automatic installation of the LAN card.
○ Describe the uses of LAN connections, such as sharing and multiplayer
games.
Slide 14: Summary
● Title: Summary
● Content:
○ Recap the key points about computer hardware components (input, output,
PU, storage).
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Summarize network systems and the different types of networks.
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○ Emphasize the role of networking in data transfer and communication.
