Fundamental of Computer
What is a computer? Computer is an electronic device that executes instructions given in a program and controls the operations that are expressible in numerical or logical terms. Basically, computer has four functions to perform accepts data input processes data processing produces output stores the output for further use The word "computer" has been derived from the Latin word "computerae" meaning "to compute". Charles Babbage is known as the " father of computer". What makes a computer powerful? The power of computer can be judged in the following parameters Speed: A computer can be billions of actions per second. Reliability: A computer can be considered as highly reliable as failures are usually due to human error, one way or another. Storage: A computer can store large amount of data. Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner Output Devices: Printer, Monitor Processing: CPU ( Central Processing Unit) Types of Computer: 1. Desk...