The document provides an introduction to computers and information technology. It discusses how computers were initially developed to perform mathematical operations but later were used to store the results of those operations and other data or information. The document then explains that computers consist of two basic components - hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that can be seen and touched, such as keyboards, mice, displays, printers, and digital cameras. Software includes the set of instructions, called a program, that tells the hardware how to function and process information in a readable form.
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0 ratings0% found this document useful (0 votes)
54 views10 pages
Computer and It Component
The document provides an introduction to computers and information technology. It discusses how computers were initially developed to perform mathematical operations but later were used to store the results of those operations and other data or information. The document then explains that computers consist of two basic components - hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that can be seen and touched, such as keyboards, mice, displays, printers, and digital cameras. Software includes the set of instructions, called a program, that tells the hardware how to function and process information in a readable form.