Computer Basic Course Eight Day Full Details
Eight Day in Computer Fundamentals
Computer Fundamentals
(Introduction of Computer)(Computer Parts Basic Course)
1. What is Bit?
Bit means binary digit. It uses only two symbols i.e. 0 and 1.
2.What is Byte?
The combination of 8 bits is called a byte (ie 1byte = 8 bits). Byte is the smallest unit of data. Every type of data in computer science is measured in terms of bytes.
EX. OF MEMORY CALULATION
4 bit = 1 nibble.
8 bit = 1 byte.
1024 byte = 1 KB (i.e., Kilo Byte).
1024 KB = 1 MB (i.e., Mega Byte).
1024 MB = 1 GB (i.e., Giga Byte).
1024 GB = 1 TB (i.e., Tera Byte).
(Character, Word, Field, Record, Data, File, Directory/Folder.)
ALL PARTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM
(all parts of computer system)
- Mother Board
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Ram
- Processor (CPU)
- Hard Disk
- SMPS (Power Supply)
- Floppy Disk
- CPU Fan
1 What is Motherboard?
Motherboard is the main circuit board of the computer. All computer components or parts connected to the motherboard via cables. A motherboard provides the electrical connections by which other components of the system communicate. Keyboard, mouse, processor etc for ex.(Computer Parts Basic Course)
2 What is SMPS?
SMPS stands for Switched Mode Power Supply. It is an electronic power supply that uses a switching regulator to convert electrical power. Its job is to convert wall-voltage AC power to low-voltage DC power. Most computer chips in modern computers require 1.2-3.3V of power, with some older devices requiring between 5-12V DC.
3 What is Monitor?
A monitor is an electronic output device also known as a video display unit (VDU). It is used to display images, text, video and graphics information generated by connected computers. There are four types of monitors:- (1) CRT, (2) LCD, (3) LED, (4) TFT
4 What is RAM?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is the internal memory of the CPU in the form of a hardware device located on the motherboard of the computer.(Computer Parts Basic Course)
5 What is Processor?
Processor (CPU) Central processing unit is also called processor, central processor unit or microprocessor. Performs all basic arithmetic and logical operations. It is also called the brain of the computer.
6 What is Mouse?
Mouse is a small hardware input device used by hand. It controls the movement of the cursor on the computer screen and allows users to move and select folders, text, files, and icons on the computer. The mouse has three buttons, left, right and scrolling buttons.
7 What is Keyboard?
Keyboard is a set of keys that you
Enables you to enter data. It is the main input device of the computer. It consists of several keys like 101, 104, 105 etc which can be pressed so that characters like numbers, letters or symbols appear on the screen. Keyboard Type (1) Normal, (2) Flexible, (3) Multimedia, (4) Typing Specialist(Computer Parts Basic Course)