COMPUTER NOTES – CHAPTER WISE
1. Basics of Computer
- Definition of computer
- Characteristics: Speed, Accuracy, Consistency, Automation
- Types of computers: Analog, Digital, Hybrid
- Generations of computers (1st to 5th)
2. Computer Hardware
- Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner
- Output devices: Monitor, Printer
- Storage devices: HDD, SSD, Pen drive
- CPU: ALU, CU, Registers
3. Operating System
- Definition and functions
- Types: Batch, Multitasking, Real-time, Distributed
- UNIX Kernel and Shell
- File system and permissions
4. Internet & Networking
- Internet basics and history
- IP Address, DNS, URL, ISP
- LAN, WAN, MAN
- Router, Switch, Modem
5. Cyber Security
- Phishing, Malware, Virus, Ransomware
- Firewall, Antivirus
- Cyber safety rules
- Strong passwords and OTP safety
6. E-Governance
- Definition and objectives
- Four pillars: People, Process, Technology, Resources
- Digital India mission
- Government portals: GeM, UMANG, MP Tenders
7. Artificial Intelligence
- Definition and uses
- Branches: Machine Learning, NLP, Robotics
- Turing Test and Imitation Game
- Examples: ChatGPT, self-driving cars
8. Multimedia & Data Representation
- Multimedia formats: MPEG, JPEG, MP3
- Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal
- ASCII & Unicode
9. Social Media & Web Platforms
- LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
- Founders of major platforms
- W3C and web standards