INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
What is computer Electronic device used to store, retrieve, and manipulate the data
Benefits of using computers Speed Accuracy Consistency Storage capacity and Flexibility
The Basic Components ALU CPU CONTROL UNIT INPUT UNIT OUTPUT UNIT MEMORY SYSTEM UNIT
Input devices: Keyboard Mouse Scanner Joystick
Output devices: Monitor Printer Plotter
Inside the CPU PROCESSOR EXPANSION SLOTS MEMORY
Inside the CPU Microprocessor Memory Bus Expansion slots
Microprocessor Performs numerical computations Logical comparisons Transfers data, addresses and control signals using buses
To store the Data Instruction Intermediate and final results Memory To store the Data Instruction Intermediate and final results
BUS used to transfer the data’s interface between devices
Built-in programs The programs written in the ROM at the time of mother board manufacturing
Expansion Slot To upgrade the PC
Basic technical terms Hardware: Software: Firmware: Electrical Mechanical and Electronic parts Software: Instruction - what is to be done and how the work is to be done. program - Set of instruction Software - Set of interconnected program Firmware: Embedded software (hardware +software) A software written for an electronic device