ORTIZ , AXL IVAN

BSIT-2106

MR.

JORGE LUCERO

IT104

THE FOUR BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A COMPUTER

- INPUT
Is the addition or rendering of data into the computer. This incorporates the mandatory
input of a programmer through the keyboard, scanner or other forms of storage media.
The most basic sort of input would be typing source code through a keyboard.

- PROCESSING
Is the manipulation of information by the computer system. Processing uses the
processor or random access memory, otherwise known as RAM. Processing involves
the computer's ability to alter data at the command of the programmer's input.

- STORAGE
Is the process of permanently saving data on the computer. This process involves a
hard drive of some kind. After data has been processed, it must subsequently be stored
on a hard drive as opposed to simply rendered via the RAM, which is not a form of
permanent storage.

- OUTPUT
When the computer displays data to be viewed by the programmer or other individuals.
Output usually involves the monitor, printer or a form of storage media that data is
copied to. Output typically involves some finished product that is separate from the
computer system.

FOUR MAIN STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

- CPU ( Central processing unit )

It is the main part of the computer; it performs all the operations of the computer. It is
the heart of the computer. It is usually named by the processor.

- MAIN MEMORY
This part of the computer is used for the storage of data.

- INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

These devices are used for sending and receiving the data from computer to another
device. These are referred as the channel between the computer system and the
external world. And also the other peripheral communication lines.

- SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION
Lines that connect several components to enable them to perform heir specific
operations or some mechanism that is used for the communication between CPU, main
memory and the I/O devices.