CO110 Computer Programming1
CO110 Computer Programming1
Processing
Memory
What is a computer ?
General purpose Electronic device, that
accepts (inputs), stores, manipulates,
and generates (outputs) data as
numbers, text, graphics, voice,
video files, or electrical signals, in
accordance with instructions called a
program.
Characteristics of a computing System
Speed : Computers work very fast. It takes only few seconds for
calculations that we take hours to complete. Computer speed is
measured in millions of instructions per second i.e MIPS
Accuracy: - The degree of accuracy of computer is very high and
every calculation is performed with the same accuracy.
Versatility: - It means the capacity to perform completely different
type of work.
Storage: - The Computer has an in-built memory where it can store a
large amount of data.
Reliable : Reliability for a computing system is the attribute in which
we get consistent performances on all occasions according to its
specifications.
Components of a Computer
Hardware is any part of your computer that has
a physical structure.
Example : computer monitor keyboard, mouse, printer,
motherboard, Hard disk etc.
1. Input unit
2. System Unit
3. Output Unit
Units of the Computer System
ROM
Secondary Memory
Secondary memory
Secondary memory is a permanent memory
It is non volatile and in which data can be stored on a large
scale from a few MBs to few TBs.