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Prologic Recruitment Ltd

Training Division

A+ Part I Computer Hardware

COMPUTER BASICS

Mathew Abraham

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Introduction to Computers
 Overview
 Basic Functions
 Terminology
 Putting it all together

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Basic Functions
 Input
 Processing
 Output
 Storage

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Terminology
 CPU
 Motherboard (System Board)
 IC (Integrated Circuits)
 Binary
 Hardware/Software
 Monitor
 Printer
 Peripheral Components
Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Modem
Network Interface Card

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CPU

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Mother Board

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Binary
 Base 2 numbering system
 1 or 0 (ON or OFF)
 Byte 8 bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

1 0 1 0 1 0 0
168

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Hardware / Software
 Hardware is the physical
components
 Software is the program or codes

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