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Module 1
Introduction to Computer

Computer

● The term "computer" is derived from the Latin word "computare"

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● A computer is a programmable electronic device that accepts raw
data as input and processes it with a set of instructions (a program)
to produce the result as output.

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● Data is a collection of unorganized facts & figures and does not

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● Information is structured data i.e. organized meaningful and
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● Hardware: Hardware represents the physical and tangible

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components of the computer.

● Software: Software is a set of electronic instructions consisting
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● User: The computer operators are known as users.

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● Data: Consists of raw facts, which the computer stores and reads
in the form of numbers.

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Functions of Computers

A computer performs the following functions −

Receiving Input
Data is fed into the computer through various input devices like keyboard,
mouse, digital pens, etc. Input can also be fed through devices like CD-ROM,
pen drive, scanner, etc.

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Processing the information
Operations on the input data are carried out based on the instructions provided
in the programs.

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Storing the information

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After processing, the information gets stored in the primary or secondary
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Producing output
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world through output devices like monitor, printer, etc.

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The Basic parts without which a computer cannot work are as follows:

● Processor: It executes instructions from software and hardware.

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● Memory: It is the primary memory for data transfer between the CPU
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● Motherboard: It is the part that connects all other parts or components

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of a computer.

● Storage Device: It permanently stores the data, e.g., hard drive.

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● Input Device: It allows you to communicate with the computer or to

input data, e.g., a keyboard.

● Output Device: It enables you to see the output, e.g., monitor.

The following are the characteristics of Computers :

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Speed

A computer works with much higher speed and accuracy compared to humans

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while performing mathematical calculations. Computers can process millions
(1,000,000) of instructions per second. The time taken by computers for their
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Computers perform calculations with 100% accuracy. Errors may occur due to
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Diligence / Repeated Processing Capabilities

A computer can perform millions of tasks or calculations with the same

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memory also makes it superior to that of human beings.
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Versatility
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Versatility refers to the capability of a computer to perform different kinds of

works with same accuracy and efficiency.

Reliability

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A computer is reliable as it gives consistent result for similar set of data i.e., if
we give same set of input any number of times, we will get the same result.

Automation

Computer performs all the tasks automatically i.e. it performs tasks without
manual intervention.

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Memory

A computer has built-in memory called primary memory where it stores data.

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Secondary storage are removable devices such as CDs, pen drives, etc., which
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Data processing is a process of converting raw facts or data into meaningful

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information.
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Stages of Data Processing

Data processing consists of following 6 stages −

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Preparation is a process of constructing a dataset of data from different sources

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for future use in processing step of cycle.

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Input

Input refers to supply of data for processing. It can be fed into computer
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Processing
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The process refers to the concept of an actual execution of instructions. In this

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stage, raw facts or data is converted to meaningful information.

Output and Interpretation

In this process, output will be displayed to the user in the form of text, audio,
video, etc. Interpretation of output provides meaningful information to users.

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Storage

In this process, we can store data, instruction and information in permanent

memory for future reference.

History of Computers

The history of the computer dates back to several years. There are five

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prominent generations of computers. Each generation has witnessed several
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The brief history of computers is discussed below −

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First Generation (1940-1956)

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The first generation computers had the following features and components −

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Following are the features of first generation computers −

● It supported machine language.
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● It had slow performance

● It occupied large size due to the use of vacuum tubes.
● It had a poor storage capacity.
● It consumed a lot of electricity and generated a lot of heat.
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Memory
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The memory was of 4000 bits.

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Data Input
The input was only provided through hard-wired programs in the computer,
mostly through punched cards and paper tapes.

Examples

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The examples of first generation computers are −

● ENIAC
● UNIVACTBM 701

Second Generation (1956-1963)

Several advancements in the first-gen computers led to the development of
second generation computers. Following are various changes in features and

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components of second generation computers −

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The hardware used in the second generation of computers were −

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● Transistors

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● Magnetic Tapes

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Memory
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Data Input
The input was provided through punched cards.
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The examples of second generation computers are −

● Honeywell 400
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● CDC 1604
● IBM 7030

Third Generation (1964-1971)

Following are the various components and features of the third generation
computers −

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Hardware
The hardware used in the third generation of computers were −
● Integrated Circuits made from semi-conductor materials
● Large capacity disks and magnetic tapes

Features
The features of the third generation computers are −
● Supports time-sharing OS

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● Faster, smaller, more reliable and cheaper than the previous generations
● Easy to access

Memory

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Data Input

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The input was provided through keyboards and monitors.

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● IBM 360/370
● CDC 6600
● PDP 8/11
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Fourth Generation (1972-2010)

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Hardware
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The Hardware used in the fourth generation of computers were −

● ICs with Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology
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● Semiconductor memory
● Magnetic tapes and Floppy
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Features
It supports features like −
● Multiprocessing & distributed OS
● Object-oriented high level programs supported
● Small & easy to use; hand-held computers have evolved

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● No external cooling required & affordable

● This generation saw the development of networks and the internet
● It saw the development of new trends in GUIs and mouse

Memory
The capacity of the memory was 100 million bits.

Data Input
The input was provided through improved hand held devices, keyboard and

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mouse.

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The examples of fourth generation computers are −

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● Apple II

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● VAX 9000
● CRAY 1 (super computers)

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more reliable than the previous generations.

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The Hardware used in the fifth generation of computers are −

● Integrated Circuits with VLSI and Nano technology
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● Large capacity hard disk with RAID support

● Powerful servers, Internet, Cluster computing
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● Powerful, cheap, reliable and easy to use.

● Portable and faster due to use of parallel processors and Super Large
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Scale Integrated Circuits.

● Rapid software development is possible.

Memory
The capacity of the memory is unlimited.

Data Input
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The input is provided through CDROM, Optical Disk and other touch and voice
sensitive input devices.

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The examples of fifth generation computers are −
● IBM
● Pentium
● PARAM

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Types of Computer

We can categorize computers in two ways: on the basis of data handling

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1) Analogue Computer

Analogue computers are designed to process analogue data. Analogue data

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is continuous data that changes continuously and cannot have discrete values.
We can say that analogue computers are used where we don't need exact values
always such as speed, temperature, pressure and current.
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Analogue computers directly accept the data from the measuring device without
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first converting it into numbers and codes. They measure the continuous
changes in physical quantity and generally render output as a reading on a dial
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or scale. Speedometer and mercury thermometer are examples of analogue

computers.

Advantages of using analogue computers:

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● It allows real-time operations and computation at the same time and

continuous representation of all data within the rage of the analogue
machine.

● In some applications, it allows performing calculations without taking

the help of transducers for converting the inputs or outputs to digital
electronic form and vice versa.

● The programmer can scale the problem for the dynamic range of the

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analogue computer. It provides insight into the problem and helps
understand the errors and their effects.

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2) Digital Computer

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Digital computer is designed to perform calculations and logical operations at

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high speed. It accepts the raw data as input in the form of digits or binary
numbers (0 and 1) and processes it with programs stored in its memory to
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produce the output. All modern computers like laptops, desktops including
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smartphones that we use at home or office are digital computers.

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easily whenever you need it.

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● Different applications can be used in digital systems just by changing the

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program without making any changes in hardware

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● The cost of hardware is less due to the advancement in the IC technology.

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● It offers high speed as the data is processed digitally.

● It is highly reliable as it uses error correction codes.

● Reproducibility of results is higher as the output is not affected by noise,

temperature, humidity, and other properties of its components.

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3) Hybrid Computer

Hybrid computer has features of both analogue and digital computer. It is fast
like an analogue computer and has memory and accuracy like digital
computers. It can process both continuous and discrete data.

It accepts analogue signals and convert them into digital form before

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processing. So, it is widely used in specialized applications where both analogue
and digital data is processed.

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airplanes, hospitals, and scientific applications.

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● It has the ability to solve and manage big equation in real-time.

● It helps in the on-line data processing.

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1) Supercomputer

Supercomputers are the biggest and fastest computers. They are designed
to process huge amounts of data. A supercomputer can process trillions of
instructions in a second. It has thousands of interconnected processors.

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Supercomputers are particularly used in scientific and engineering

applications such as weather forecasting, scientific simulations and nuclear
energy research. The first supercomputer was developed by Roger Cray in
1976.

Characteristics or applications of supercomputers:

● It has the ability to decrypt your password to enhance protection for

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security reasons.

● It produces excellent results in animations.

● It is used for virtual testing of nuclear weapons and critical medical tests.

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conditions. It can run in NOAA's system (National Oceanic and

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● It helps in designing the flight simulators for pilots at the beginner level
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for their training.

● It helps in extracting useful information from data storage centres or

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cloud system. For example, in insurance companies.

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stock market and bitcoin.

● It helps in the diagnosis of various critical diseases and in producing

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accurate results in brain injuries, strokes, etc.

● It helps in scientific research areas by accurately analysing data obtained

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from exploring the solar system, satellites, and movement of Earth.

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● It also used in a smog control system where it predicts the level of fog
and other pollutants in the atmosphere.

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2) Mainframe computer

Mainframe computers are designed to support hundreds or thousands of users

simultaneously. They can support multiple programs at the same time. It means
they can execute different processes simultaneously. These features of
mainframe computers make them ideal for big organizations like banking and
telecom sectors, which need to manage and process high volume of data.

Mainframe computers are designed to support hundreds or thousands of

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users simultaneously. They can support multiple programs at the
same time. It means they can execute different processes simultaneously. These
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banking and telecom sectors, which need to manage and process a high volume

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of data that requires integer operations such as indexing, comparisons, etc.

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● It can process huge amount of data, e.g. millions of transactions in a
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second in the banking sector.

● It has a very long life. It can run smoothly for up to 50 years after proper
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installation.

● It gives excellent performance with large scale memory management.

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● It has the ability to share or distribute its workload among other

processors and input/output terminals.
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● There are fewer chances of error or bugs during processing in mainframe

computers. If any error occurs it can fix it quickly without affecting the
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performance.
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● It has the ability to protect the stored data and other ongoing exchange of
information and data.

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Applications of mainframe computers:

● In health care, it enabled hospitals to maintain a record of their

millions of patients in order to contact them for treatment or related to
their appointment, medicine updates or disease updates.

● In the field of defence, it allows the defence departments to share a

large amount of sensitive information with other branches of defence.

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● In the field of education, it helps big universities to store, manage and
retrieve data related to their courses, admissions, students, teachers,
employees and affiliated schools and colleges.

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base and branches use mainframe computers to handle and execute

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information related to their inventory management, customer
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3) Miniframe or Minicomputer
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It is a midsize multiprocessing computer. It consists of two or more

processors and can support 4 to 200 users at one time. Miniframe
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computers are used in institutes and departments for tasks such as billing,
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mainframe and microcomputer as it is smaller than mainframe but larger

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Characteristics of miniframe or minicomputer:

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● It is light weight that makes it easy to carry and fit anywhere.

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● It is less expensive than mainframe computers.

● It is very fast compared to its size.

● It remains charged for a long time.

● It does not require a controlled operational environment.

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Applications of minicomputers:

A minicomputer is mainly used to perform three primary functions, which are

as follows:

● Process control: It was used for process control in manufacturing. It

mainly performs two primary functions that are collecting data and
feedback. If any abnormality occurs in the process, it is detected by the

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minicomputer and necessary adjustments are made accordingly.

● Data management: It is an excellent device for small organizations to

collect, store and share data. Local hospitals and hotels can use it to

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maintain the records of their patients and customers respectively.

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● Communications Portal: It can also play the role of a communication

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device in larger systems by serving as a portal between a human operator
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4) Workstation
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scientific applications. It has a faster microprocessor, a large amount of

RAM and high speed graphic adapters. It generally performs a specific job
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graphics workstation, music workstation and engineering design workstation.

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● It is a high-performance computer system designed for a single user for

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business or professional use.

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● It has larger storage capacity, better graphics, and more powerful CPU
than a personal computer.

● It can handle animation, data analysis, CAD, audio and video creation
and editing.

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Any computer that has the following five features, can be termed as a
workstation or can be used as a workstation.

● Multiple Processor Cores: It has more processor cores than simple

laptops or computers.

● ECC RAM: It is provided with Error-correcting code memory that can

fix memory errors before they affect the system's performance.

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● RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): It refers to
multiple internal hard drives to store or process data. RAID can be of
different types, for example, there can be multiple drives to process data

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● SSD: It is better than conventional hard-disk drives. It does not have
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● Optimized, Higher end GPU: It reduces the load on CPU. E.g., CPU
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has to do less work while processing the screen output.

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Microcomputer is also known as a personal computer. It is a general-purpose

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computer that is designed for individual use. It has a microprocessor as a

central processing unit, memory, storage area, input unit and output unit.
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● It is the smallest in size among all types of computers.

● A limited number of software can be used.

● It is designed for personal work and applications. Only one user can work
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● It is less expensive and easy to use.

● It does not require the user to have special skills or training to use it.

● Generally, comes with single semiconductor chip.

● It is capable of multitasking such as printing, scanning, browsing,

watching videos, etc.

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Output Devices.

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primary and secondary storage devices. The CPU is like the heart/brain of
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the computer. The user does not get the desired output, without the
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● The Central processing unit (CPU) is responsible for the processing of all the
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the help of output devices to the user, such as monitor, printer, etc.

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● Storage Unit
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● Control Unit

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● The computer system is nothing without the Central processing Unit so, it is
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also known as the brain or heat of computer.

● The CPU is an electronic hardware device which can perform different types
of operations such as arithmetic and logical operation.

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Control Unit
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● The control unit (CU) controls all the activities or operations which are
performed inside the computer system. It receives instructions or
information directly from the main memory of the computer.
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● When the control unit receives an instruction set or information, it converts

the instruction set to control signals then; these signals are sent to the
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central processor for further processing. The control unit understands which
operation to execute, accurately, and in which order
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Arithmetic and Logical Unit

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● The arithmetic and logical unit is the combinational digital electronic circuit
that can perform arithmetic operations on integer binary numbers.It
presents the arithmetic and logical operation.

● The outputs of ALU will change asynchronously in response to the input.

The basic arithmetic and bitwise logic functions are supported by ALU.

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Storage Unit
● The information or set of guidelines are stored in the storage unit of the
computer system.

● The storage unit provides the space to store the data or instruction of
processed data. The information or data is saved or hold in computer
memory or storage device.

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● Many elements are connected to the main circuit board of the computer
system called a “motherboard.”
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● Processor.
● Main Memory.
● Secondary Memory.
● Input Devices.
● Output Devices.
These are mainly five components of the computer system. The computer
hardware, computer software, and liveware exist in the element of the computer

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Processor

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The processor is an electric circuitry within the computer system. The Central
processing unit is the central processor or main processor of the computer system.

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Main Memory
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known as RAM. The main memory can store the operating system software,
application software, and other information. The Ram is one of the fastest
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memory, and it allows the data to be readable and writeable.

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● We can store the data and programs on a long-term basis in the secondary
memory. The hard disks and the optical disks are the common secondary
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devices. It is slow and cheap memory as compared to primary memory. This

memory is not connected to the processor directly.
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gigabytes. The data and programs on the hard disk are organized into files,
and the file is the collection of data on the disk. The secondary storage is
direct access by the CPU; that’s why it is different from the primary storage.

● The hard disk is about 100 times the capacity of the main memory. The
main difference between primary and secondary storage is speed and

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capacity. There are several large blocks of data which are copied from the
hard disk into the main memory.

Input Devices
● The user provides the set of instructions or information to the computer
system with the help of input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, scanner,
etc.

● The data representation to the computer system is in the form of binary

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language after that the processor processes the converted data. The input
unit implements the data which is instructed by the user to the system.

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1. The input devices receive or accept the data or instruction from the user,
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2. These devices convert the data or instruction into the machine-readable

form for further processing.
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3. The input device performs like the connection between the outside world
and our computer system.
4. The keyboard and mouse are common examples of input devices.
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output devices such as monitor, printer, etc.

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● The output devices produce or generate the desired result according to our
input, such as a printer, monitor, etc. These devices convert the data into a
human-readable form from binary code.

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● The computer system is linked or connected to the outside world with the
help of output devices. The primary examples of output devices are a
printer, projector, etc.

These devices have various features which are given below:

1. These devices receive or accept the data in the binary form.
2. The output devices convert the binary code into the human-readable form.
3. These devices produce the converted result and show to the user.

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