Plus One Computer Application – Micro Notes
(Quick Revision)
1. Fundamentals of Computer
• Computer: Electronic device that processes data into information.
• Input → Process → Output cycle.
• Types: Analog, Digital, Hybrid.
• Generations: Vacuum tube → Transistor → IC → Microprocessor → AI systems.
2. Functional Units of Computer
• Input Unit – enters data (keyboard, mouse).
• CPU – brain of computer (CU + ALU).
• ALU – performs arithmetic and logical operations.
• Output Unit – displays result (monitor, printer).
3. Memory Concepts
• Primary memory: RAM, ROM, Cache.
• Secondary memory: HDD, SSD, Pen drive.
• RAM is volatile, ROM is non■volatile.
• Units: Bit, Nibble, Byte, KB, MB, GB, TB.
4. Software
• Software: Set of instructions for computer.
• System software – OS, language translators.
• Application software – Word processors, browsers.
• Utility software – antivirus, disk cleanup.
5. Programming Basics
• Algorithm: Step■by■step procedure to solve a problem.
• Flowchart: Diagrammatic representation of algorithm.
• Programming language used in syllabus: C++.
6. Data Types & Operators (C++)
• Basic data types: int, float, char, double.
• Operators: Arithmetic (+, -, *, /), Relational, Logical.
• Assignment operator: =.
7. Control Statements
• Decision making: if, if■else, switch.
• Looping: for, while, do■while.
• Used to control program flow.
8. Computer Networks
• Network: Connection of computers to share resources.
• Types: LAN, MAN, WAN.
• Devices: Router, Switch, Modem.
9. Internet
• Internet: Global network of networks.
• Services: Email, WWW, FTP, Video conferencing.
• Web browser examples: Chrome, Firefox.
10. IT Applications
• E■commerce: Buying and selling online.
• E■governance: Government services via internet.
• E■learning: Online education platforms.