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Basic Components of Computer and their Functions PDF

Know more about the basic components of the computer. Computer knowledge is essential
for everyone as it is an essential part of the syllabus of every competitive exam. It is
important to understand the basics of the computer. Those learners who wish to know more
about the basics of the computer can read the given article to enrich the individual
knowledge.
In this technological era, it is inevitable to know everything related to computers. Everything
around us is computerized. It has turned out into a basic necesiioty for the generations. What
is a computer?
The computer is an electronic device. The device is competent in acquiring data and
Knowledge. A computer can accomplish a succession of functions following a cluster of
functions. A Computer is also called a General-purpose machine.
This delivers in the state of data or facts. The computer can solve tribulations and operate
data. The computer uses mathematical and logical operations which can provide the output to
the desired. A computer can perform multiple functions. The computer is used widely in all
the fields. A computer is an operating system that works according to the given input.
All the functions can be easily done via computer. The given Instructions (Input) will turn
into useful outputs. Speed, Accuracy, Storage, Diligence, Versatility, Automation are the
basic characteristics of the computer.
Full form of Computer:
C – Commonly
O – Operated
M – Machine
P – Particularly
U – Used for
T – Technical
E-Education
R – Research

Basic Operating system of a computer


The computer is constituted of both hardware and software. Let’s get to know more about
each.
Hardware
The external part of the computer is called hardware. Or in other words, it can be called the
part of the computer which can be touched or seen by anyone who wishes to use the
computer. The hardware is something that is physically connected to the computer.
Software
Software is otherwise called a set of instructions and programs. Software is essential for the
computer to run and the program can move on smoothly only with the help of software. The
software provides the capability to the user to operate on the computer smoothly and
effectively.
User: The person who is operating the computer is called the user. The computer needs to be
operated by someone. The computer needs to be manually turned on and off should run the
programs. the users' instructions play a vital part in the functioning of the computer.

Data: The given instructions and programs in the computer are stored in the condition of
numerals. The data can be easily read and constituted by the computer.

Input: To process and operate the computer and any software associated with it, the
user ought to give instructions. Those instructions are otherwise termed as inputs. The
input data can be stored in an organized way one after the other by the computer.

Storage: It functions to store and save data safely. The storage unit can permanently
store any data. the storage unit performance different functions which include the data
collection and storage of the data and instructions before processing and after
processing. The immediate results of the processing are also stored in the storage unit.
Processing
Many of the operations are mandated to accomplish any mission. the operations are
arithmetic and logical. The arithmetic and logical operations in a system are called
processing. CPU is the major processing unit in the computer. The CPU processes the data
from the storage unit and the immediate results are sent back to the storage unit.
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Output
The generated results are called outputs. When the instructions are given, the input to the
computer transforms into the results and it is duly called the output. The outputs are stored
inside the storage unit and then it is shown to the desired us. The outputs are given in
readable format.
Control
The controlling of the input-output and processing unit is done by the control unit. The
control unit is pivotal to the processing of a computer. The overall take caring of all the
operations in the computer is done by the control unit.

Basic General Computer Awareness

Father of the computer – Charles Babbage... Father of the modern computer – Alan Turing.
Basic Architecture of Computer: John Von

First Programmer: Lady Ada Lovelace (1880).

First Electronic Computer: ENIAC

Types of computers
Desktop computers

Laptops

Handheld computers (PDA)

Peripheral Devices

Types of Peripheral Devices

Hardware

Input Devices

Keyboard

most fundamental input device.

helps to enter data on the computer.

Mouse

used to input data by sending a signal to the computer

It is based on the movement of the cursor

Selection can be done with the left mouse button.

Trackballs

used to enter motion data into computers

serves the same purpose as a mouse

designed with a moveable ball that can be moved in any direction.

Main Parts of Computer

Barcode reader
Digital camera

Gamepad.

Joystick

Microphone

Scanner

Webcam.

Digitizer

Joystick

Joysticks can be connected to a computer as pointing devices

Scanner

images a printed page or graphics by digitizing it

Capable of producing an image made of tiny pixels of varied brightness and color

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