Addition Flashcards
Main elements of a Computer System
Memory
Output unit
Input unit
CPU
Motherboard
Characteristics of Computer System
Speed
Storage
Diligently
Automation
Versatility
An electronic machine that processes raw data into information, does arithmetic and logical operations, and produces an output at high speeds based on the input provided by the user.
Computer
Refers to the combination of hardware, software, and peripheral devices that work together to take user input, process it, and produce an output.
Computer system
The earliest forms of computing can be traced back to ancient civilizations. For example, in 3000 BC it was believed that the abacus originated.
Tally sticks
An ancient Greek Mathematician. He was considered as the “Father of Geometry”. He was best known for his work, Elements.
Euclid
A manual counting tool used to perform arithmetic calculations. It typically consists of a rectangular frame with rods or wires,each holding loveable beads.
Abacus
A Greek philosopher, mathematician. He is the creator of the pythagoras theorem.
Pythagoras
An early device designed by him was the Difference Engine and the analytical Engine.
Charles Babbage
She translated an article by the Italian mathematician and engineer Luigi Federico Menabrea in 1843, adding her own detailed description of an algorithm intended for the engine.
Ada lovelace
A English mathematician also considered as the father of computer science.
Alan turing
An American inventor whose work began in the 1950s. He developed the first computer mouse and the early basic graphical User Interface (GUI)
Douglas Engelbart
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memory
SRAM
Static Random Access Memory
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
