ICTFS 01 Computer Introduction PDF

TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION HARDWARE ❖ Is the collection of the physical electric, electronic and mechanical components of a computer system. Topic ❖ Four (4) categories of basic hardware devices: 5...

TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION HARDWARE ❖ Is the collection of the physical electric, electronic and mechanical components of a computer system. Topic ❖ Four (4) categories of basic hardware devices: 5 Processing Devices Input Devices Output Devices Topic 4 Topic 5 These will be explained further throughout the Topic course ☺ 6 Storage Devices ICTFS 01 FiS - CFGS Slide 8 of 38 TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION COMPUTER ❖ COMPUTER is an electronic device that functions under the control of instructions stored in memory. ❖ Computer should be able to perform four (4) basic tasks: 1. Input - It should be able to accept data as input via input devices. 2. Processing - It should be able to process the data into useful information using processing device. 3. Output - It should be able to produce or display information on output devices. 4. Storing - It should be able to store the information for future use in storage devices. ICTFS 01 FiS - CFGS Slide 4 of 38 TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION COMPUTER SYSTEM ❖ Is a basic, complete and functional computer, including all the hardware and software required to process data to make it functional for a user. Software Hardware Data User Four Component(s) of Computer System ICTFS 01 FiS - CFGS Slide 5 of 38 TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION PEOPLE (USER) ❖ Is a person who uses the computer to perform specific tasks. ICTFS 01 FiS - CFGS Slide 6 of 38 TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION DATA (INFORMATION) ❖ Is an arrangement of raw and unprocessed facts that can be modified or processed by the computer into beneficial form of information. ICTFS 01 FiS - CFGS Slide 7 of 38