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The document discusses the basic components and functions of a computer, explaining that a computer manipulates data through programs and has hardware components like a CPU, memory, and storage devices, as well as input/output devices, and that it uses system software like operating systems and utility programs as well as application software for tasks. It also provides definitions of key terms like hardware, software, and lists the major internal computer components and types of programs.

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Computer Programming - L1

The document discusses the basic components and functions of a computer, explaining that a computer manipulates data through programs and has hardware components like a CPU, memory, and storage devices, as well as input/output devices, and that it uses system software like operating systems and utility programs as well as application software for tasks. It also provides definitions of key terms like hardware, software, and lists the major internal computer components and types of programs.

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Computer Programming

Computer - A computer is an electronic device


that;
* manipulates information, or data.
* It has the ability to
* store,
* retrieve, and
* process data.
You may already know that you can use a
computer to type documents, send email, play
games, and browse the Web.
Computer
Computer
Computer Components

* The physical devices that a computer is made of


are referred to as the computer’s hardware.

* The programs that run on a computer are


referred to as software.
Hardware

The term hardware refers to all of the physical


devices, or components, that a computer is
made of. A computer is not one single device,
but a system of devices that all work together
A typical computer system consists of the
following major components;

• The central processing unit (CPU)


• Main memory
• Secondary storage devices
• Input devices
• Output devices
Software

If a computer is to function, software is not


optional, it’s a must. Everything that a
computer does, from the time you turn the
power switch on until you shut the system
down, is under the control of software. There
are two general categories of software:
* SYSTEM SOFTWARE and
* APPLICATION SOFTWARE.
System Software
The programs that control and manage the basic
operations of a computer are generally referred to
as system software. System software typically
includes the following types of programs:
* Operating System (Windows 10, Mac, Android)
* Utility Program (Avast, Kaspersky, winZip)
* Software Development Tools (Assemplers,
Compilers)
Application Software
Programs that make a computer useful for
everyday tasks are known as application software.
These are the programs that people normally
spend most of their time running on their
computers. E.g.
* Photoshop
* Word
* Fruity Loops
QUESTION

1. What is a program?

2. What is hardware?

3. List the five major components of a computer


system.

4. What part of the computer actually runs


programs?
5. What part of the computer serves as a
work area to store a program and its data
while the program is running?

6. What part of the computer holds data for


long periods of time, even when there is no
power to the computer?
7. What part of the computer collects data
from people and from other devices?

8. What part of the computer formats and


presents data for people or other devices?
References

Introduction to Computers and Programming


https://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/sa
mplechapter/0/3/2/1/0321537114.pdf

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