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What is Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that can perform
a variety of operations in accordance with set of
instructions called program.
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A computer can be defined as an electronic device
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which accepts input from the user, process the input
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and produce the desired output.
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Introduction
computer performs basically five major functions
irrespective of its size and make.
It accepts data or instructions by way of input
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It stores data
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It processes data as required by the user
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It controls operations of a computer
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It gives results in the form of output I-P-O Cycle
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
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Block Diagram of Computer
The above diagram describes the basic layout of a
computer. A computer receives data and instructions
through "Input Devices" which get processed in Central
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Processing Unit, "CPU" and the result is shown through
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"Output Devices". The "Main / primary Memory" and
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"Secondary / Auxiliary Memory" are used to store
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data inside the computer. These are the basic
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components that each computer possess. Each of these
components exists in various types and variety that
differ in shape, size, usage and performance. The user
makes a choice according to his specific requirement.
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CPU
Stands for Central Processing Unit
Also known as the Brain of Computer.
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It convert the Input into Output
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CPU perform its operation with the help of its 2
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ALU : Arithmetic and Logic Unit
CU : Control Unit
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ALU
ALU Perform all the arithmetical and logical
operations.
Arithmetic operations like +, -, *, /
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Logical operation like comparison or decision
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making like: >, <, =, >=, <=, <>
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CU
Control and guides the interpretation of all the
data and information.
It coordinates the different units attached to
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computer system.
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It takes input from Input device and store it in main
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memory, then it send the data to ALU if any
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arithmetic operation is required after this it transfer
the output to output devices.
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Memory of Computer
Memory refers to the place where data is stored
temporarily or permanently.
Input must goes to Memory Unit then only any action
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on it can be performed.
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Computer Memory is basically of 2 types:
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Primary Memory
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Primary or main memory stores information(data and
instruction)
Secondary Memory
Stores the data permanently for future retreival
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Primary Memory
Random Access Memory (RAM)
It is the working memory, right from the booting of
computer till the computer is shutdown this memory is in
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use to store all the operation done by the computer
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is used for primary storage in computers to hold active
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information of data and instructions.
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It holds data temporarily i.e. Volatile Memory
Data is lost if Power Off
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Primary Memory
Read Only Memory (ROM)
ROM (Read Only Memory) is used to store the
instructions provided by the manufacturer, which holds
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the instructions to check basic hardware inter connecter
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It is also known as FIRMWARE
Its data is stored permanently on it so it is non-volatile
device.
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Unit of Memory
The elementary unit of memory is a bit (binary digit)
Zero(0) & One(1)
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4 BIT NIBBLE
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8 BIT BYTE
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1024 BYTES 1 KILO BYTE(KB)
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1024 KB 1 MEGA BYTE(MB)
1024 MB 1 GIGA BYTE(GB)
1024 GB 1 TERA BYTE(TB)
1024 TB 1 PETA BYTE(PB)
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Secondary Storage Devices
If we want to save data for future reference and retrieval
then it needs to be saved in memory other than primary
memory, which is called secondary memory, or auxiliary
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memory. Normally hard disk of computer is used as
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secondary memory but this is not portable so there are
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many other secondary storage media in use.
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Hard Disk
CD/DVD
Pen Drive
Floppy, etc.
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Secondary Storage Devices
HARD DISK :
A hard disk drive (HDD; also hard drive, hard disk, or disk
drive) is a device for storing and retrieving digital
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information, primarily computer data.
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It consists of one or more rigid (hence "hard") rapidly
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rotating discs (often referred to as platters), coated with
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magnetic material and with magnetic heads arranged to
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write data to the surfaces and read it from them.
Generally hard disks are sealed units fixed in the cabinet. It
is also known as fixed disk
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Secondary Storage Devices
FLOPPY DISK : It is a data storage medium that is made
up of a disk of thin, flexible magnetic material enclosed in
a cover. Its capacity is 1.44 MB.
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COMPACT DISK (CD) : Capacity of standard 120mm CD
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is 700MB. It is a thin optical disk which is commonly used
to store audio and video data. Transfer speed is
mentioned as multiple of 150 KB/s. 4x means 600 KB/s.
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Secondary Storage Devices
DIGITAL VIDEO DISK (DVD) : This is an optical disc
storage device. It can be recorded on single side or on
double side. Its capacity may range from 4.7 GB to
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PEN DRIVE :This is small, portable memory, which can be
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plugged into a computer with USB Port.
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They have capacity lesser than hard disk but much
larger than a floppy or CD. They are more reliable also.
They are also called pen drive.
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Input Devices
These are the devices used to give input to
computer for processing.
Input may be in form of text, images, audio, etc.
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Input Devices example:
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Joystick
Scanner
Etc.
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KEYBOARD
Function Keys
Numeric Keys
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Control Key
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Alt Key Enter Key
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This is the most common input device which uses an arrangement of buttons or
keys. In a keyboard each press of a key typically corresponds to a single
written symbol. However some symbols require pressing and holding several
keys simultaneously or in sequence. While most keyboard keys produce
letters, numbers or characters, other keys or simultaneous key presses can
produce actions or computer commands.
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MOUSE
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Mechanical Mouse Optical Mouse
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A mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional
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motion relative to its supporting surface. The mouse's motion typically
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translates into the motion of a cursor on a display, which allows for fine
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control of a Graphical User Interface. A mouse primarily comprises of
three parts: the buttons, the handling area, and the rolling object. Using
left button of mouse different operations like selection, dragging, moving
and pasting can be done. With the right button we can open a context
menu for an item, if it is applicable.
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SCANNER
Scanner is a device that optically scans images,
printed text, handwriting, or an object, and
converts it to digital image.
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A joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots
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on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it
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is controlling.
Many people use joysticks on computer games involving
flight such as flight simulator.
Joysticks are often used to control video games, and usually
have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be
read by the computer
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TOUCH SCREEN
A touch screen is a computer display screen that is also an input device.
The screens are sensitive to pressure; a user interacts with the computer
by touching pictures or words on the screen.
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You may see it at as KIOSKS installed in various public places like ATM
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machines, Railway’s PNR Checking machine etc.
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MICROPHONE
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It is used to input audio data into the computer. They are mainly used
for sound recording.
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OUTPUT DEVICE
Output device is used to display the output to user
either in soft copy or hard copy.
Soft copy output appears on monitor whereas hard
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copy output appears on paper by printer.
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Various output devices are:
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Printer
Speaker
Projector etc.
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Monitor
Also known as Visual Display Unit (VDU)
It is the primary output device where we see the
output. It looks like TV.
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LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
LED – Light Emitting Diode
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Printer
Printer produces output on paper.
There are various types of printer available in
market like:
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Dot Matrix Printer : uses ribbon and hammer
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technology. Its quality is not very good. Output is
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printer by making object using small dots.
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Printer
Inkjet/Deskjet Printer: is a type of computer printer that
creates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto
paper.
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Laser Printer : These printers use laser technology to
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produce printed documents. These are very fast printers
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CMOS
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
CMOS is an onboard, battery powered semiconductor
chip inside computers that stores information.
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This information ranges from the system time and date to
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system hardware settings for your computer.
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CMOS battery is generally used to give backup support
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to BIOS program.
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BIOS
The basic input/output system (BIOS) is also commonly
known as the System BIOS. The BIOS is boot firmware, a
small program that controls various electronic devices
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attached to the main computer system.
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It is designed to be the first set of instructions run by a
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Computer when powered on. The initial function of the
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BIOS is to initialize system devices such as the RAM, hard
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disk, CD/DVD drive, video display card, and other
hardware.
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