Introductions to computer

-computer is an electronic device that can manipulate data or

information.

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS COMPONENTS

OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING

SUPER COMPUTER- they are use in high end

places like scientific research centers because they can perform hundreds of
millions of instructions per second.

MAINFRAME COMPUTER- they are use in

large organizations where thousands of clients have to access data simulate.
 MINI COMPUTER- are mid-sized multi-user
computer that are capable of supporting 4 to about 200 users simultaneously.

WORKSTATIONS COMPUTER- it is run by

more powerful microprocessor and monitor for engineering applications like
AutoCAD desktop publishing, software development.

PERSONAL COMPUTER/MICRO COMPUTER-

are also called microcomputers because of their microprocessor for processing
data and instruction codes.
COMPONENTS OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING
HARDWARE- is a physical aspect of the computer that you can touch

SODTWARE- it is instruction to the computer hardware.

PEOPLEWARE- refers to the people who develop or use computer system.

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS

INPUT DEVICES- it gives instructions to the computer

Example:

1. Keyboard

2. Webcam

3. Mouse

4. Microphone

5. Flash Drive

6. Game Controller

7. Scanner

OUTPUT DEVICES- it is used to communicate information to the other

user

Example:

1. Printer
2. Monitor
3. Headphones
4. Speaker
 5. LCD Projector
6. Plotter

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT- serves as brain of the computer.

MEMORY (RAM)- enables a computer to store data and program

temporarily.

MASS STORAGE DEVICE (HARD DISK DRIVE & FLASHDRIVE)- allows a

computer to permanently retain large amounts of data.

COMMUNICATION DEVICE (MODEM& ROUTER)- facilities

communication by using specific media.