Keyboard

Keyboard is the most common and very popular input device which helps in inputting data to the computer. The layout of the keyboard is like that of traditional typewriter, although…

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Computer – Input Devices

Following are few of the important input devices which are used in a computer: ●      Keyboard ●      Mouse ●      Joy Stick ●      Light pen ●      Track Ball ●      Scanner ●      Graphic Tablet ●      Microphone ●      Magnetic Ink Card Reader(MICR)…

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ALU(Arithmetic Logic Unit)

This unit consists of two subsections namely ●      Arithmetic section ●      Logic Section Arithmetic Section Function of arithmetic section is to perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. All complex…

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Control Unit

This unit controls the operations of all parts of computer but does not carry out any actual data processing operations. Functions of this unit are: ●      It is responsible for controlling…

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Memory or Storage Unit

This unit can store instructions, data and intermediate results. This unit supplies information to the other units of the computer when needed. It is also known as internal storage unit…

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Computer – CPU

CPU consists of the following features: ●      CPU is considered as the brain of the computer. ●      CPU performs all types of data processing operations. ●      It stores data, intermediate results and instructions(program).…

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Output Unit

Output unit consists of devices with the help of which we get the information from computer. This unit is a link between computer and users. Output devices translate the computer's…

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

CPU is considered as the brain of the computer. CPU performs all types of data processing operations. It stores data, intermediate results and instructions(program). It controls the operation of all…

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Input Unit

This unit contains devices with the help of which we enter data into computer. This unit makes link between user and computer. The input devices translate the information into the…

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Computer – Components

All types of computers follow a same basic logical structure and perform the following five basic operations for converting raw input data into information useful to their users. Sr.No.OperationDescription1Take InputThe…

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