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Information Sheet No.

What is Computer?

Computer—is an electronic device that helps people performs different tasks.


Four Types of Computer
1. Microcomputers
2. Minicomputers
3. Mainframe Computers
4. Supercomputers
Microcomputer –is generally a synonym for the more common term, personal computer or PC, a
computer designed for individual. Personal computers first appeared in the late 1970s.
2 Classifications of microcomputers
 Personal Computer or PC
 Portable Computer
Minicomputer –a midsize computer. In size and power, minicomputers lie between workstations
and mainframes.
Mainframe Computer - a very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundred or
even thousands of users simultaneously.
Supercomputer—the fastest types of computer, Supercomputers are very expensive and are
employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical
calculations.
3 Fundamental Elements of a Computer
1. System Unit
2. Output Devices
3. Input Devices
Input Devices—is any peripheral appliance that generates input for the computer and allows users
to enter information into the computer to be processed.
Examples of input devices:
 Keyboard—the set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer.
 Mouse – Is a device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer data into a
computer.
 Microphone – allows the computer to receive and record sound.
 Scanner – An input device that takes in an optical image and digitizes it into an electronic
image represented as binary data.
Five Elements of Computing Process
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
5. Procedures
Software – Also called “program”, is the instruction that tell the hardware what to do.
Data – Also called “program”,is the instruction that tell the hardware what to do important.
People – Are also called the “end users”, Most computers need people to operate them
Procedures – Are the steps or directions that the end user needs to follow in order to complete a
certain task.
Information Sheet No. 2

What is Computer?

System Unit – the core of computer responsible for processing and storing data and all computer
functions.
Basic Parts of the System Unit
 Power Supply
 Central processing Unit (CPU)
 Motherboard
 Expansion Slot
 CD ROM Drive
 3 ½ Floppy drive
 Hard drive
 System case
Power Supply – It supplies power to the motherboard, the drives and also, normally contains a
fan that helps assist in the task of cooling the computers.
Central Processing Unit – Is the device that interprets and executes instructions.
- The CPU is the chip that functions as the “brain of the computer.”
Motherboard – the largest board of the computer system, every other component connects to the
motherboard.
Expansion Slot—Are located on the back of the computer where a circuit board can be inserted
to add new capabilities to the computer.
CD ROM Drive – Use to store computer data
Floppy drive – A disk drive that can read and write to floppy disks.
Hard Drive – Usually designated as drive C.
- A device used for storing large amounts of data for a computer
System case – Is a plastic and metal box that houses components such as the motherboard, disk
drives and power supply unit.
Types of System Case
 Desktop case – is designed to sit horizontally on a surface, so that it is wider than long.
 Tower Case—is designed to sit vertically on a surface, so that it is higher than it is wide.
Output devices – Is any peripheral device that presents, displays alters, or records output after it
has left a computer system units.
Examples of Output devices:
 Computer Speaker –convert output data into sound
 Monitor – receives signal from a video card inside of the computer and gives user a
graphical or textual display.
 Printer—Create images on paper, plastic, cloth and other print media using technologies
like ink transfer, heat transfer, chemical reactions and physical force.
Types of Printers
 Laser Printers—uses toner and an internal laser to print.
 Inkjet or Bubble jet printers – Uses ink to print, usually are available in color.
 Dot matrix printers – creates characters by sinking pins against an ink ribbon.
Printers are also classified by the following characteristics:
1. Quality of type 3.Impact or non-impact
2. Speed 4.Graphics

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