Computer Fundamentals Assignment What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information‚ or "data." It has the ability to store‚ retrieve‚ and process data. You can use a computer to type documents‚ send email‚ and browse the internet. You can also use it to handle spreadsheets‚ accounting‚ database management‚ presentations‚ games‚ and many more. How does a computer work with? 1. Computer hardware equals the collection of physical elements that comprise
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Computer Keyboard (1874 – 1982) Although the first Computer Keyboard came out in 1964‚ it was a long evolution process from 1874-1982‚ to form the modern computer keyboard as we know it... One of the most common electronic input devices available nowadays is the “computer keyboard”. The “keyboard” enters instructions and data into the “memory” of the “computer”. “Keyboards” are used to “program”‚ operate and manage files and programs on a computer “interface”. This is accomplished by users
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EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Computer Architecture and Organization Lecture Notes-EC53 SUJATHA.K & JASMINE MARY.S TEXTBOOKS: 1. John P. Hayes‚ ‘Computer architecture and Organisation’‚ Tata McGraw-Hill‚ Third edition‚ 1998. 2. V. Carl Hamacher‚ Zvonko G. Varanesic and Safat G. Zaky‚ “ Computer Organisation“‚ V edition‚ McGraw-Hill Inc‚ 1996. Einstein College of Engineering UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION FUNCTIONAL UNITS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM Digital computer systems consist of three distinct
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UNIT-I INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER The term “Computer” is derived from the Latin word “Computare” which means “to compute” or “to calculate”‚ so it is considered to be calculating device. In fact‚ the main objective of inventing the computer was to create a fast calculating machine. But now-a-days more than 75% of non-mathematical or non-numerical work is carried out by the computers. Today‚ computer technology has spread to every sphere of existence of modern man‚ from railway
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Generations of Computer Computer Age: Past‚ Present‚ and Future The First generation The Second Generation The Third Generation The Fourth Generation The Fifth Generation The Computer Age 1951-1958 The First Generation Vacuum Tube – – Rapid changes Four generations over 50 years Trends across generations – Decrease size – Increase speed Magnetic core memory Storage – – Heat Burnout Machine language Punched cards Tape (1957) Characteristics of 1st Generation Computers Computers
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ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM Computer System Is a complete‚ working computer. The computer system includes not only the computer‚ but also any software and peripheral devices that are necessary to make the computer function. 1. Hardware 2.Software 3.Peopleware / Live ware HARDWARE It is best described as a device that is physically connected to your computer or something that can be physically touched. INPUT DEVICE –any device that allows the person to communicate information to the computer / gives
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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS SECTION A PART ONE MULTIPLE CHOICES: 1. (b) Two types. 2. (b) 1 or more input signals to produce output. 3. (d) Both (a) and (c). 4. (b) Non-volatile. 5. (c) Direct-access storage device. 6. (c) Multiple object program files of any software. 7. (d) None of the above. 8. (b) way in which the network’s nodes are linked together. 9. (a) World wide web 10. (a) General purpose electronic equipment for homes. PART TWO 1. WRITE A SHORT NOTES ON “THE OSI MODEL”
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Section 1 Introduction 1.1 COMMUNICATIONS Computer communications is the process of sharing data‚ programs‚ and information between two or more computers. We have discussed numerous applications that depend on communication systems‚ including: • E-mail – Provides a fast‚ efficient alternative to traditional mail by sending and receiving electronic documents. • Instant messaging – Supports direct‚ “live” electronic communication between two or more friends or buddies. • Internet
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Task 1: Identification of the peripherals of a computer. To prepare a report containing the block diagram of the CPU along with the configuration of each Peripheral and its functions. AIM: To identify the peripherals of a computer. 1. The Mother Board [pic] 2. CPU (Processor) [pic] 3. SMPS (Switched mode Power Supply) [pic] 4. Cabinet [pic] 5. CPU heat Sink and fan [pic] 6. RAM (Random Access Memory) [pic]
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Computer Mouse: Consumer Driven Innovation The computer mouse controls the pointer on a computer screen‚ allowing a user to navigate throughout programs‚ websites‚ etc. The mouse is moved around a surface by the user’s hand in order to translate that movement to the pointer on the computer screen. Computers were only invented shortly before the earliest mice were developed‚ and there were very few computers around. There was little demand for an invention like this‚ but before the mouse was invented
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