By
Norser
Functions
of a
Computer
Functions of computer:-
 Receive input
 Process information
 Produce output
 Store information
Receive Input
• Input devices, such as
a keyboard or mouse
accept data
Process Information
 The central processing unit (CPU) interprets and
executes program instructions to process information,
perform arithmetic calculations, and make logic-based
decisions.
Store Information
 Memory (RAM) holds data temporarily for use by the
CPU and secondary storage devices, such as a hard
drive, CD, DVD, or USB flash drives store data for
long-term retrieval.
Produce Output
 Output devices, such as a
monitor or printer, send
information from the
computer to the outside world

fundamentals of a computer