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1
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An electronic device that accepts data, performs operations, and displays results.

A

Computer

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2
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The two parts of a computer:

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Hardware and Software

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3
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Physical and tangible parts of a computer system.

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Hardware

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4
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Types of software:

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Application software and System software

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4
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The programs and operating systems used by a computer to perform tasks.

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Software

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This software is used to create documents, crunching numbers, editing, etc.

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Application Software

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6
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This software is used for operating system, and device drivers.

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System Software

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This component takes input and converts it into binary language.

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Input Unit

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This component processes all information, it is the control center and the brain of the computer.

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CPU

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9
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CPU stands for?

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Central Processing Unit

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10
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The three components of CPU are:

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and Memory Registers.

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This component of the CPU performs mathematical calculations and takes logical decisions. It is the building block of the CPU.

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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This component of the CPU coordinates data flow in and out, and it executes instructions from the program.

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Control Unit (CU)

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13
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This is a temporary memory unit of the CPU. Data and instructions are permanently stored in this unit.

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Memory Register

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This component converts binary to understandable human form. It accepts information from CPU and displays.

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Output Unit

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