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Introduction to Computer Sonam Yar

Lecturer computer science


WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
A computer is a electromechanical device
which can be programmed to change (process)
information from one form to another.
COMPUTER CLASSIFICATION
input devices

out put devices


ALU
hardware CPU RAM
CU
ROM
Primary memory
Memory
CPU
Secondary registers
Memory
Cache
computer operating system

drivers
system software
utility software

translator

software
productivity
software

entertainmen
software
application
software
educational
software

special purpose
software
Hardware Parts of Computer
1. Input Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, etc.)

2. Output Devices (Monitor, Speakers, etc.)

3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory

4. Motherboard (Circuit Board)

5. Expansion Cards (Video Card, Sound Card, etc.)

6. Hard Drive Ports and Connections (USB, etc.)


Monitor System Unit
(output) s (output)

Speakers
(output)
Keyboard Mouse
(input) (input)
MOTHER BOARD
Input Devices
Mouse
Keyboard
Microphone
Scanner
Webcam
Output Devices
Monitor
Printer
Speaker

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