2. WHAT IS COMPUTER?
The term computer is
derived from the word
compute which means
to calculate.
Computer is a
electronic device
which takes input from
the users and after
processing it, it gives
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3. BASIC OPERATIONS OF
COMPUTER
INPUT OUTPUTPROCESS
Input: Taking input in form of
instruction and data.
Process: Processing the instruction
and data and storing the result.
Output: Display the stored results or
output it into the print format.
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4. CPU
Central processing unit if the
heart of the computer and also
called as microprocessor.
CPU is made of thousands of
transistors which is used to
switch and amplify electronic
signals.
CPU is divided into 4 units:
I. Control Unit.
II. Arithmetic logic Unit.
III. Memory Unit.
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5. MEMORY
Memory is the unit that communicate
directly to the CPU is called the
main memory.
There are two types of memory:
I. Primary Memory
II. Secondary Memory
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Memory Units
7. HARDWARE
The physical Components of computer
system is called hardware.
Hardware is of three types and they
are:
1) Input Devices
2) Output Devices
3) Processing Device
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8. SOFTWARE
Software is a set of instructions that directs
the computer to process information.
Software are of three types:
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Software
Application
software
System
software
Utility Software
9. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
This software is used by the system. System
Software is also the Different operating system.
For example:
i. Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
ii. Linux
iii. DOS
iv. Unix
v. Language Translator i.e. Compiler
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10. UTILITY SOFTWARE
It is used for the management of computer
hardware and application software installed on a
computer.
For example:
i. Disk Fragment
ii. Disk cleaners
iii. Backup Programs
iv. Anti-Virus programs
v. Disk File Recovery
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11. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
It is set of programs designed for specific uses or to
perform specific tasks.
For example:
i. Ms.- word
ii. Front Page
iii. GIMP
iv. Adobe Reader
v. Adobe Photo Shop
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