Introduction

to
Computers
 What is Computer?
Computer is a electronic machine
that accepts the data as input then
processes the data and generates
the required output as per the
processing instructions given to it
by the user.
Characteristics of Computers

1. Accuracy
2. Speed
3. Versatility
4. Storage Capability
5. No Intellectual Power
 What are Input devices?
They are used to enter the input i.e.
the data and the instructions into
the computer's maim memory.
There is a wide range of input
devices that can be employed
according to the nature of the
application.
 Input Devices
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Microphone
4. Touch Screen
5. Bar Code
Readers
6. Credit Card
Readers
7. Image Scanners
 What are Output Devices?
The devices that are capable of
representing information on a
computer are called as output
devices. There are important
output devices connected to the
system unit. They are:
2. Monitor
3. Printer
4. Speakers
 What is Hardware?
Hardware generally refers to the
physical equipment that performs
the basic functions contained within
the data processing cycle: Input ,
Processing and Output.
Hardware also includes auxiliary
devices called peripherals such as
printers, modems and scanners
 What is Software?
Software is a sequence of instructions
design to direct a computer to perform
certain functions.
There are two types of software
3. System Software
4. Application Software
 Project made by
Harminder kaur

S.S. Mistress

G.G.S.S. School Patara

Jalandhar