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WHAT IS COMPUTER?
The term computer is
derived from the word
compute which means
to calculate.
Computer is a
electronic device
which takes input from
the users and after
processing it, it gives
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BASIC OPERATIONS OF
COMPUTER
INPUT OUTPUTPROCESS
Input: Taking input in form of
instruction and data.
Process: Processing the instruction
and data and storing the result.
Output: Display the stored results or
output it into the print format.
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CPU
Central processing unit if the
heart of the computer and also
called as microprocessor.
CPU is made of thousands of
transistors which is used to
switch and amplify electronic
signals.
CPU is divided into 4 units:
I. Control Unit.
II. Arithmetic logic Unit.
III. Memory Unit.
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MEMORY
Memory is the unit that communicate
directly to the CPU is called the
main memory.
There are two types of memory:
I. Primary Memory
II. Secondary Memory
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Memory Units
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Softwa
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System
Software
Application
software
Input
Devices
Output
Devices
Processing
Device
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Operating
Software
Language
Translator
EX:
Windows
Compiler
Ex: MS-
Word
Utility
software
Ex:
Norton
Antiviru
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Keyboard
Mouse
Touchpa
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Joystick
Touch
screen
Scanner
Micropho
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Barcode
Reader
Printer
Projector
LCD
Plotter
Monitor
HARDWARE
 The physical Components of computer
system is called hardware.
 Hardware is of three types and they
are:
1) Input Devices
2) Output Devices
3) Processing Device
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SOFTWARE
 Software is a set of instructions that directs
the computer to process information.
 Software are of three types:
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Software
Application
software
System
software
Utility Software
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 This software is used by the system. System
Software is also the Different operating system.
 For example:
i. Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
ii. Linux
iii. DOS
iv. Unix
v. Language Translator i.e. Compiler
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UTILITY SOFTWARE
 It is used for the management of computer
hardware and application software installed on a
computer.
 For example:
i. Disk Fragment
ii. Disk cleaners
iii. Backup Programs
iv. Anti-Virus programs
v. Disk File Recovery
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
 It is set of programs designed for specific uses or to
perform specific tasks.
 For example:
i. Ms.- word
ii. Front Page
iii. GIMP
iv. Adobe Reader
v. Adobe Photo Shop
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COMPUTER MEMORY UNITS
 1 NIBLE=4 BIT
 1 BIT=0/1
 1 BYTE=8 BITS
 1 KB=1024 BYTES
 1 MB= 106
1 GB=1024 MB
1TB=1024 GB
1 PB=1024 TB
1 EB=1024 PB
1 ZB=1024 EB
1 YB=1024 ZB
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