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The document discusses the basic components of a computer system. It explains that all computers have a central processing unit (CPU), memory, input, and output. The CPU is described as the "brain" of the computer, which gets instructions from memory and performs operations like executing programs, reading input, and sending output. Memory is used to store program instructions for the CPU. Input devices allow information to enter the computer, like keyboards. Output devices display information from the computer, like monitors and printers.

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The document discusses the basic components of a computer system. It explains that all computers have a central processing unit (CPU), memory, input, and output. The CPU is described as the "brain" of the computer, which gets instructions from memory and performs operations like executing programs, reading input, and sending output. Memory is used to store program instructions for the CPU. Input devices allow information to enter the computer, like keyboards. Output devices display information from the computer, like monitors and printers.

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Name: _______________________

Computer Basics

All computers have a few basic components. These include the central processing unit
(CPU), memory, input, and output.
Central Processing Unit:

The central processing unit is often abbreviated and referred to


as the CPU. The CPU is the “brain” of a computer. The CPU
gets program instructions from the computer memory. The
instructions are the program or software that tell the CPU what
to do. All CPU's no matter how small, large, simple, or complex
perform the following basic operations:

1. get or fetch program instructions from memory


2. execute program instruction
3. read information from input devices
4. send information to output devices

Memory:

All computers have memory that is used to hold the program


instructions that the CPU executes. The CPU can also write to
and store information in the memory.

Input:

Most computers need some way to input information into


them. Devices such as a keyboard or mouse are
examples of input devices. When you press a key on your
keyboard, an input signal is sent to the CPU. The CPU then
reads the keyboard input data to determine what key was
pressed.

Output:

Computers need some way of sending information that can be


read by people that use them. Examples of an output device are
a monitor and printer. A computer sends information to be
displayed on a printer or monitor by reading the data from
memory and then sending it to the output device where it is
displayed.
Name: _______________________

From reading the information on the previous page, answer the following questions.

1. Name the four basic components of a computer system:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

2. What component of a computer is considered the “brain” of a computer ?

Ο output Ο input

Ο CPU Ο memory
3. Select an item that would be used as output device on a computer system.

Ο monitor Ο joystick
Ο mouse Ο keyboard
4. Select an item that would be used as an input device on a computer system.

Ο monitor Ο printer
Ο speakers Ο keyboard
Label the computer parts.

_________________________ _________________________

_________________________ _________________________
From reading the information on the previous page, answer the following questions.

1. Name the four basic components of a computer system:

CPU

memory

input

output

2. What component of a computer is considered the “brain” of a computer ?

Ο output Ο input

● CPU Ο memory
3. Select an item that would be used as output device on a computer system.

● monitor Ο joystick
Ο mouse Ο keyboard
4. Select an item that would be used as an input device on a computer system.

Ο monitor Ο printer
Ο speakers ● keyboard
Label the computer parts.

monitor
mouse

keyboard printer

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