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Computer's Componets

A computer is an electronic machine that can accept data as input, manipulate it according to programmed instructions, produce output and store results. It consists of hardware components like input devices, output devices, storage devices, communication devices, and a system unit that work together with software. The basic components required for a computer to function are a central processing unit and memory located on the motherboard inside the system unit, which protect the internal electronic components.

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Computer's Componets

A computer is an electronic machine that can accept data as input, manipulate it according to programmed instructions, produce output and store results. It consists of hardware components like input devices, output devices, storage devices, communication devices, and a system unit that work together with software. The basic components required for a computer to function are a central processing unit and memory located on the motherboard inside the system unit, which protect the internal electronic components.

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Whats a Computer?

A computer is an electronic machine, operating under


the control of instructions stored in its memory that can
accept data, manipulate the data according to specified
rules, produce results, and store the results for future
use.

A computer consists of a variety of hardware


components that work together with software to
perform calculations, organize data, and communicate
with other computers.
The required components to have a functional computer
are; input devices, output devices, communication
devices, storage devices, and the system unit.

An input device is any hardware component that allows


a user to enter data and instructions into a computer.
There are six frequently used input devices; keyboard,
mouse, microphone, scanner, digital camera, and PC
camera.

An output device is any hardware component that can


convey information to a user.
There are three common output devices; printer,
monitor, and speakers.
A printer produces text onto paper, a monitor displays
words or graphics, and speakers produce sound so you
can hear the sounds generated by the computer .

A communication device enables computer users to


communicate and to exchange items such as data,
instructions, and information with other computers.
One type of communication device is a modem, which
enables computers to communicate by telephone lines.

A storage device records and retrieves items to and


from a storage medium. These devices hold data,
instructions, and information for future use.
There are six commonly used storage devices; floppy
disk drive, Zip drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, CDRW drive, and a DVD-ROM drive.

The system unit, chassis, protects the internal


electronic components of the computer from damage.
There are two main components on the motherboard;
central processing unit and memory.
The central processing unit, processor, is the
electronic device that interprets and carries out the basic
instructions that operate the computer.
The memory is a temporary holding place for data and
instructions.
Both of these components consist of chips, which is an
electronic device that contains many microscopic
pathways that carry electrical current.

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