Computer Fundamentals Notes

Q1: What is a computer?
A: A computer is an electronic device that takes input data, processes it, and produces output.

Q2: What are the main parts of a computer?
A: The three main parts are:

  1. Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

  2. CPU (Central Processing Unit): Control Unit, ALU, Memory

  3. Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, Speaker

Q3: What are the parts of CPU?
A:

  • ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): Performs calculations and logical operations

  • CU (Control Unit): Controls the flow of data and instructions

  • Memory Unit: Stores data and instructions

Q4: What are the types of computers?
A:

  • Desktop

  • Laptop

  • Tablet

  • Supercomputer

Q5: What are the features of a computer?
A:

  • High speed

  • Accuracy

  • Large storage capacity

  • Doesn’t get tired

Q6: What is software?
A: Software is a set of programs or instructions that tell the computer how to perform tasks.

Q7: What is hardware?
A: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer like CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse.

Q8: What is an operating system?
A: An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and provides services for application software.

  • Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS

Q9: What are input devices?
A: Input devices are devices used to enter data into a computer.

  • Examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

Q10: What are output devices?
A: Output devices are devices that display or give the processed data to the user.

  • Examples: Monitor, Printer, Speaker