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Computer Fundamentals PDF

The document summarizes the four main functions of a computer: input, processing, output, and storage. It then lists common input devices like a mouse, keyboard, scanner, and microphone. The central processing unit (CPU) controls internal and external devices and performs arithmetic and logic operations. Common output devices are monitors, printers, projectors, and speakers. Storage devices include RAM, ROM, hard disks, optical disks, USB drives, and floppy disks. Peripheral devices connect a computer to networks while internal components include the motherboard, expansion slots, cooling fan, and power supply.

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Computer Fundamentals PDF

The document summarizes the four main functions of a computer: input, processing, output, and storage. It then lists common input devices like a mouse, keyboard, scanner, and microphone. The central processing unit (CPU) controls internal and external devices and performs arithmetic and logic operations. Common output devices are monitors, printers, projectors, and speakers. Storage devices include RAM, ROM, hard disks, optical disks, USB drives, and floppy disks. Peripheral devices connect a computer to networks while internal components include the motherboard, expansion slots, cooling fan, and power supply.

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A computer has four functions: Input

a. accepts data
b. processes data Processing
c. produces output Output
d. stores results Storage
Major parts of the Computer
Some Popular
Input Devices
2. Keyboard viruses
1. Mouse
My doom, I love you,
Sobig, Code Red, SQL
slammer, Melissa, CIH,
Storm Worm,
4. Digital Camera
3. Scanner Conficker, Nimda,
(Creeper Virus-the first
malware that ran on
ARAPNET)
5. Web Camera 6. Joysticks SOME POPULAR ANTI
VIRUSES:
7. Track Ball 8. Touch Pad/ Screen Kasper sky, Avast, Symantec
(Norton), AVG, ESET,
9. Light Pen 10. Bar Code Reader Microsoft Security Essential,
Bit defender, Avira, Panda
11. Microphone 12. Graphics Tablets Security, F-Secure, Trend
Micro, Zone Alarm, escan,
Quick Heal, Comodo,
13. Magnetic Ink 14. Optical Mark Guardain Anti Viruses, Qihoo-
Character Reader Reader (Used for 360.
(Used in Bank) Answer- Sheet Marking
Purpose)

15. Magnetic Card


Reader (Used in
16. Biometric Devices
Shops, Colleges,
Stations etc)

17. Bluetooth

Processor
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

The main unit inside the computer is the CPU. This unit is responsible for all events inside the
computer. It controls all internal and external devices, performs arithmetic and logic operations. The
CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the device that interprets and executes instructions.
Output Devices
1. Monitor 2. Printer (Dot Matrix)
InkJet
3. Projector
Laser
4. Plotter
5. Speaker

Storage Devices
1. Primary memory (main memory)

A. RAM (Random Access Memory/Read-Write Memory)

B. ROM (Read-only-memory)

2. Secondary memory (storage devices)

A. Hard Disk (Local Disk)

B. Optical Disks: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW

C. Pen Drive

D. Zip Drive

E. Floppy Disks

F. Memory Cards

G. External Hard Disk


Peripheral Devices
1. The Modem/ Internet Adapter 2. Switches/Hub

3. Router 4. TV Tuner Card

Internal Components
1. The Mother Board 2. Expansion Slots

3. CMOS Battery 4. Cooling Fan

5. Network Card 6. Graphics Card

7. Power Supply Unit (SMPS) 8. Memory Slots

By: anand mishra.aao in O/o the ag(au), Ranchi Jharkhand, Ranchi.

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