IPOS Cycle
• Grade 6 – ICT 360
• Input, Process, Output, Storage
Learning Objectives
• • Understand the IPOS Cycle
• • Identify input, process, output, storage
• • Apply IPOS to real-life examples
What is IPOS?
• IPOS explains how a computer works.
• Input → Process → Output → Storage
Input
• Input means entering data into a computer.
• Examples:
• • Keyboard
• • Mouse
• • Microphone
Process
• Processing is the work done by the CPU.
• CPU is the brain of the computer.
Output
• Output is the result shown to the user.
• Examples:
• • Monitor
• • Printer
• • Speakers
Storage
• Storage saves data for later use.
• Examples:
• • Hard disk
• • USB
• • Cloud
IPOS Example
• Typing Homework:
• Input: Keyboard
• Process: CPU
• Output: Screen
• Storage: Hard Drive
Student Activity
• Identify the IPOS step:
• • Typing text
• • Saving file
• • Printing
MCQ Check
• Which is an output device?
• A. Keyboard
• B. Monitor
• C. Mouse
Worksheet Task
• Explain IPOS for sending an email.
Summary
• All computers use IPOS.
• Understanding IPOS helps us use technology
better.

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