Computer Fundamental Topics Should Read Everyone

 What is a computer, its features

In Today World , Computer has become an important part of our life. It is used daily from school to office. Computers are being used a lot even in homes to handle daily work. That's why we all should have a good introduction to the computer. Only then we can be successful in using this electronic device properly. Along with this, important questions related to computer are also asked in competitive examinations. For this reason also it becomes necessary to have basic knowledge of computer. Therefore, Keeping all these things in mind, I have prepared this article. I am giving complete information about computer. For the convenience of study, this article is divided into the following parts.

Hundreds of thoughts start coming in the mind on hearing the name of computer. Because computer can do hundreds of activities alone. Yes, hundreds! You studied right and that too together.

There is also a common belief about computer that it is an English word. Computer meaning in Hindi is "calculation". It means computer is a calculator. But, it would be wrong to call a computer a connecting machine. Because apart from connecting the computer, there are hundreds of different tasks.

Computer Definition

“Computer is a machine which performs work according to certain instructions. To say more, computer is an electronic device that accepts data with the help of input devices, processes them and provides those data in the form of information with the help of output devices.

It is clear from this definition that the computer first takes some instructions by the user which are entered with the help of various input devices. Then those instructions are processed, and finally gives the result based on the instructions which is displayed by the output devices.

Various Computer Equipment

Computer cannot do its work alone. Computer takes the help of many types of tools and programs to do any work. Let us know about these tools in brief.

 

1. System Unit

System Unit is a box in which the necessary equipments are installed for the computer to do its work. System unit is also called CPU (Central Processing Unit). In this, there are devices like motherboard, processor, hard disk etc. which make the computer workable. It is also called Computer Case.

2. Monitor

Monitor is an output device that shows us the results of the given instructions. It is exactly like TV. Currently, monitors have been replaced by LCDs and LEDs.

3. Keyboard

Keyboard is an input device which is used to give instructions to the computer. With its help, desired data and instructions are given to the computer. There are different types of keys in it.

4. Mouse

Mouse is also an input device that is used to give instructions to the computer. By this we choose the program available in the computer.

5. Speakers

Speakers are output devices that help us to hear the sound from the computer. Through these, we hear the sound available in songs, movies, programs and games etc.

6. Printer

Printer is also an output device used to get the information analyzed by the computer on paper. The information received on paper is also called 'Hardcopy'. And on the contrary, the information which is saved in the computer itself is called 'softcopy'.

If you are preparing for any computer test related to computer then this article is very helpful for you. Therefore, you are requested to share this article with your friends so that they also get benefit of it.