Basic Computer Course
CCC COMPUTER COURSE
ABOUT COMPUTER
Naeem Chaudhary, Mohd. Sameer
Kavya Computer Institute,
272152, Marwatiya Bazar, Siddhartha Nagar,
What is Computer?
➨ A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically.
Part of computers
Processor: It executes instructions from software and hardware.
Memory: It is the primary memory for data transfer between the CPU and storage.
Motherboard: It is the part that connects all other parts or components of a computer.
Storage Device: It permanently stores the data, e.g., hard drive.
Input Device: It allows you to communicate with the computer or to input data, e.g., a keyboard.
Output Device: It enables you to see the output, e.g., monitor.
characteristic of computer-
1- Speed
2- Accuracy
3- diligence
4- Storage Capacity
5- Versatility
Basic Terms and Classification of generations of computer
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Generations of computers |
Generations timeline |
Evolving hardware |
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First generation |
1940s-1950s |
Vacuum tube based |
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Second generation |
1950s-1960s |
Transistor based |
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Third generation |
1960s-1970s |
Integrated circuit
based |
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Fourth generation |
1970s-present |
Microprocessor based |
Chapter One - Introduction of Computer
Part name of the computer
Compact disc(CD): It stores information many times more than a floppy disk.
CPU: The processing device in a computer.
Electronic machine: It is the machine that runs with the help of electricity.
Floppy disk: It stores a small amount of information.
Hard disk: It stores a large amount of information.
Headphones: The device for listening to the recorded sounds without disturbing others.
Input devices: These help us put data into the computer.
Joystick: It is used for playing computer games.
Keyboard: This is used to enter data into the computer system.
Microphone: It is used for recording sound.
Monitor: It shows whatever you type on the keyboard or draw with the mouse.
Mouse: It is a pointing device.
Output devices: These help us to show the results of processing.
Processing device: Helps to store, sort, arrange and change the inputs on a computer.
Scanner: It copies pictures and pages and turns into images that can be saved on a computer.
Speakers: These are used for listening to recorded sound.
Storage devices: These form the memory of the computer.
Web camera: It is used for taking live photos and videos.
The basic parts of a computer system are:
Monitor
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
6. Printer
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