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Computer Support and Maintenance

This document discusses the hardware components of keyboards and CD-ROM drives. It describes the different types of keys on a keyboard, including alphanumeric keys, special keys, and function keys. It explains how keyboards work by sending encoded signals to the CPU when keys are pressed. It also outlines the organization of keys into groups for typing, special functions, cursor movement, and numeric input. For CD-ROM drives, it provides details on CD read speeds ranging from 1x to 72x and describes the three main types of CDs as standard, CD-R, and CD-RW.

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Computer Support and Maintenance

This document discusses the hardware components of keyboards and CD-ROM drives. It describes the different types of keys on a keyboard, including alphanumeric keys, special keys, and function keys. It explains how keyboards work by sending encoded signals to the CPU when keys are pressed. It also outlines the organization of keys into groups for typing, special functions, cursor movement, and numeric input. For CD-ROM drives, it provides details on CD read speeds ranging from 1x to 72x and describes the three main types of CDs as standard, CD-R, and CD-RW.

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GROUP 2.

MEMBERS:
1. Lawrence Karanja DITC01/0644/2018
2. Luciele Muluka DITC01/0484/2018
3. Hillary Salamu DITC01/0652/2018
4. Joan Chege DITC01/0612/2018
5. Betsie Kanana DITC01/6171/2019
6. Carole Wambui DITC01/0061/2017
QUESTION:

Using diagrams and all available illustrations, discuss the hardware components of a;

1) KEYBOARDS:

-Keyboard (similar to a typewriter) is the main input device of a computer. It


contains three types of keys; alphanumeric keys, special keys and function keys.
- Alphanumeric keys are used to type all alphabets, numbers and special symbols
like $, %, @, A etc.
- Special keys such as <Shift>, <Ctrl>, <Alt>, <Home>, <Scroll Lock> etc. are
used for special functions.
- Function keys such as <F1>, <F2>, <F3> etc. are used to give special commands
depending upon the software used e.g., F5 reloads a page of an internet browser.
- The function of each and every key can be well understood only after working on
a PC. When any key is pressed, an electronic signal is produced. This signal is
detected by a keyboard encoder that sends a binary code corresponding to the key
pressed to the CPU. There are many types of keyboards but 101 keys keyboard is
the most popular one.

How the keys are organized;


-The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on function:
1. Typing (alphanumeric keys) - These keys include the same letter, number,
punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
2.Special (Control) keys- These keys are used alone or in combination with other
keys to perform certain actions. The most frequently used control keys are CTRL,
ALT, the Windows key, and ESC.

3.Function keys- The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are
labelled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these keys differs
from program to program.
4.Cursor Movement (Navigation) keys- These keys are used for moving around
in documents or Webpage and editing text. They include the arrow keys, HOME,
END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, DELETE, and INSERT and ARROW KEYS.

5.Numeric keypad- The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly.
The keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional calculator or adding

machine.
2. CD – ROMS DRIVES
CD-ROM, abbreviation of compact disc read-only memory, type of computer
memory in the form of a compact disc that is read by optical means. A CD-ROM
drive uses a low-power laser beam to read digitized (binary) data that has been
encoded in the form of tiny pits on an optical disk. The drive then feeds the data to
a computer for processing.
A CD-ROM Drive or optical drive is the device used to read them. CD-ROM
drives have speeds ranging from 1x to 72x, meaning it reads the CD roughly 72
times faster than the 1xDisc drive overview
Below is a picture of the front and back of a standard IDE CD-RW disc drive
from Memorex.
There are three main types: standard manufactured CDs (CD-DA), CD-R
recordable and CD-RW rewriteable.
1.Standard manufactured CDs can be played on any CD digital audio player.
2.CD-Rs can be played on CD-R machines and many but not all CD digital audio
players.
3.CD-RWs can only be played on CD-RW compatible machines .
Both writeable types can be burned to play in audio machines and PCs.

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