The document discusses the basic parts and functions of a computer. It defines a computer as an electronic device that accepts raw input, processes it using instructions from a program, and produces output. The main parts are identified as the CPU, input/output units, motherboard, and memory. The CPU contains the ALU and CU and acts as the brain to process data. Input devices receive external signals while output devices send signals out. The motherboard allocates power and allows communication between components. Memory is divided into primary memory like RAM and ROM that communicate directly with the CPU, and secondary memory like hard disks for backup storage.