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ST-07 Computer Appreciation
ST-07 Computer Appreciation
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MS Word, MS Excel
Basics of Computer
Computer
It is an electronic programmable device used for data
processing. It accepts data, processes it (performs mathematical
& Logical operations with the help of instructions) & gives
Output.
Hardware
All physical parts of a computer is called Hardware
Software
A group of Instructions used to direct operation of a Computer
is called Software
Hardware of Computer
Input Device
Output device
Processor
Memory
Motherboard
Power supply Unit
Input Device
It is used to provide data and control signals to Computer
Example - Keyboard
Mouse - Pointing device
Scanner - Imaging input device
Webcam - Video Input device
Microphone - Audio Input Device
Touch screen - Sensing Input Device
Output Device
ALU
It is area where calculations & comparisons are made
ALU contains one or more storage locations called Registers
Control Unit
It Controls, maintains order & directs the operations of entire
system. The Program instructions are stored in the main memory
before execution. During execution, they are transferred one by
one to the control unit of execution. Here instructions are
interpreted and appropriate action for its execution is taken
Memory
Memory Slot
PCI Slots
ISA Slots
Motherboard
Processor
Random Access Memory
Level-2 Cache
BIOS Chip
ISA and PCI Slots
Ports
Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Disk
Add-on Cards
Display Driver Card
Sound Blaster Card
Network Card
Power Supply Unit
Power Supply Unit