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Basic Fundamentals
• For all BSC,BCA,BBA,BCOM,BA Courses This
consists basic fundamentals of computer
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Computer Defination
• COMPUTER is an electronic machine that
follows a set of instructions in order that it
may be able to accept and gather data and
transform these into information.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Data,Information,Process
• DATA is a collection of independent and
unorganized facts.
• INFORMATION is the processed and organized
data presented in a meaningful form.
• DATA PROCESSING is the course of doing
things in a sequence of steps.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
PROCESSING
SYSTEM
DATA INFORMATION
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Functions of an Information Processing
System
1. It accepts and gather data. (INPUT)
2. It processes data to become information.
(PROCESSING)
3. It stores data and information. (STORE)
4. It presents information. (OUTPUT)
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Three Major Components of an
Information Processing System
• HARDWARE is the tangible part of a computer
system.
• SOFTWARE is the non-tangible part that tells
the computer how to do its job.
• PEOPLEWARE refer to people who use and
operate the computer system, write computer
programs, and analyze and design the
information system.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Basic Units of Measurement
• BIT is a unit of information equivalent to the
result of a choice between only 2 possible
alternatives in the binary number system.
• BYTE is a sequence of 8 bits (enough to
represent one character of alphanumeric
data) processed as a single unit for
information.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Basic Units of Measurement
• A byte can be used to represent a single
character, which can be:
– A letter
– A number
– A special character or symbol, or
– A space
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Basic Units of Measurement
• 1,000 bytes =1 kilobyte (K or KB)
1,000 KB =1 megabyte (MB)
1,000 MB =1 gigabyte (GB)
1,000 GB =1 Terabyte (TB)
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
BASIC PC HARDWARE
• HARDWARE is the tangible part of a computer
system.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Basic hardware of a PC system
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Memory Unit
• Input Devices
• Output Devices
• Secondary Storage Devices
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
1. Central Processing Unit
• Brain of the computer.
• It directs and controls the entire computer
system and performs all arithmetic and logical
operations.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
2. Memory Unit
• Where the programs and data
are stored .
– READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM)
contains the pre-programmed
computer instructions such as
the Basic Input Output System
(BIOS).
– RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
(RAM) is used to store the
programs and data that you will
run. Exists only when there is
power. Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
3. Input Devices
• Allows data and programs to be sent to the
CPU.
– Keyboard
– Mouse
– Joystick
– Microphone
– Webcam
– Scanner
– Monitor
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Keyboard
• Traditional keyboards
• Flexible keyboards
• Ergonomic keyboards
• Wireless keyboards
• PDA keyboards
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Two Types of Mouse
• Mechanical - a type of
computer mouse that has a
rubber or metal ball on its
underside and it can roll in
every direction.
• Optical: This type uses a
laser for detecting the
mouse's movement.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
How a Mouse Hooks Up to a PC
• PS/2 Mouse
• Serial Mouse
• USB/Cordless Mouse
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Other Pointing Devices
• Trackball
• Track point
• Touch pad
• Touch Screen
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
• Joystick – input device for
computer games
• Light Pens – light-sensitive
penlike device
• Stylus – penlike device
commonly used with tablet
PCs and PDAs.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Scanning Devices
• Optical scanners
• Card readers
• Bar code readers
• Character and mark recognition devices
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Image Capturing Devices
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
4. Output Devices
• Media used by the computer in displaying its
responses to our requests and instructions.
• Monitor
• Audio Speakers
• Printer
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Types of Monitor
• Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Printers
• IMPACT PRINTERS uses pressure by physically
striking the paper. Ex. Daisy wheel printers,
line printers, dot matrix printers & band
printers.
• NON-IMPACT PRINTER does not apply
pressure on the paper but instead produces
character by using lasers, ink spray,
photography or heat.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Dot matrix
printer
Inkjet printer
Laser
printer
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
5. Secondary Storage Devices
• Attached to the computer system to allow you
to store programs and data permanently for
the purpose of retrieving them for future use.
• Floppy disk, Hard disk, CD Rom
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Floppy Disk
• The most common secondary storage device
• 3.5” disk – 1.44MB
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
High-Capacity Floppy Disks
• Floppy disk cartridges
• 3 ½ inches in diameter
• Stores more information
• Zip disks
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk
• Made of rigid materials unlike floppy disks
• Holds a greater amount of data
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Optical Discs
• A standard part of modern desktop machines,
especially used for multimedia purposes and
preferred in loading applications.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Kinds
• Blue Ray Disk – 40G
• Digital Versatile Disk
– DVD-R – write once, 3.95G
– DVD RW – rewritable, 3G
– Single Layer and Double Layer
• Compact Disk
– CD-R – write once, 650MB
– CD-RW – rewritable, 700MB
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Optical Drives
• CD-ROM read CDs
• CD-Writer read/write CDs
• DVD-Combo read/write CDs, read DVD
• DVD Writer read/write CDs
read/write DVDs
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Other Secondary Storage
• Solid-State Storage
– No moving parts
– Flash memory cards
– USB flash drives
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Parts that Build Up A System Unit
• Casing or cover
• Power Supply
• Motherboard
• Microprocessor
• Memory
• Video Card
• Sound card
• Floppy disk drive
• Hard disk drive
• CD-ROM drive
• MODEM
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Casing or cover
• The box or outer shell
that houses most of the
computer, it is usually one
of the most overlooked
parts of the PC.
• Protects the computer
circuits, cooling and
system organization.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Power Supply
• Responsible for powering every device in your
computer.
• Parts of a Power supply:
– Disk drive connectors
– Motherboard connector
– Power supply fan
– Power switch
– Input voltage selector
– Cover
– Power plugs receptacle
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Motherboard
• The physical arrangement in a computer that
contains the computer’s basic circuitry and
components.
• Components are:
– Microprocessor
– (Optional) Coprocessors
– Memory
– Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
– Expansion Slot
– Interconnecting circuitry
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Software
• Instructions that tell the computer how to
process data into the form you want.
• Software and programs are interchangeable.
• Two major types:
– System and Applications
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
2 Kinds of Software
1. System Software enables the application
software to interact with the computer hardware.
– Operating Systems are programs that coordinate
computer resources, provide an interface between users
and the computer; and run applications.
– Utilities perform specific tasks related to managing
computer resources.
– Device drivers are specialized programs designed to
allow particular input or output devices to communicate
with the rest of the computer system.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
Functions of a System Software
• Managing resources (memory, processing,
storage, and devices like printer).
• Providing user interface
• Running applications
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023
2 Kinds of Software
2. Applications Software - provides the real
functionality of a computer. It help you use
your computer to do specific types of work.
 Basic Applications, widely used in all career
areas.
 Specialized Applications, more narrowly
focused on specific disciplines and
occupations.
Presentation by D.Swetha
5/6/2023

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  • 1. Basic Fundamentals • For all BSC,BCA,BBA,BCOM,BA Courses This consists basic fundamentals of computer Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 2. Computer Defination • COMPUTER is an electronic machine that follows a set of instructions in order that it may be able to accept and gather data and transform these into information. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 3. Data,Information,Process • DATA is a collection of independent and unorganized facts. • INFORMATION is the processed and organized data presented in a meaningful form. • DATA PROCESSING is the course of doing things in a sequence of steps. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 5. Functions of an Information Processing System 1. It accepts and gather data. (INPUT) 2. It processes data to become information. (PROCESSING) 3. It stores data and information. (STORE) 4. It presents information. (OUTPUT) Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 6. Three Major Components of an Information Processing System • HARDWARE is the tangible part of a computer system. • SOFTWARE is the non-tangible part that tells the computer how to do its job. • PEOPLEWARE refer to people who use and operate the computer system, write computer programs, and analyze and design the information system. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 7. Basic Units of Measurement • BIT is a unit of information equivalent to the result of a choice between only 2 possible alternatives in the binary number system. • BYTE is a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit for information. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 8. Basic Units of Measurement • A byte can be used to represent a single character, which can be: – A letter – A number – A special character or symbol, or – A space Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 9. Basic Units of Measurement • 1,000 bytes =1 kilobyte (K or KB) 1,000 KB =1 megabyte (MB) 1,000 MB =1 gigabyte (GB) 1,000 GB =1 Terabyte (TB) Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 10. BASIC PC HARDWARE • HARDWARE is the tangible part of a computer system. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 12. Basic hardware of a PC system • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Memory Unit • Input Devices • Output Devices • Secondary Storage Devices Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 13. 1. Central Processing Unit • Brain of the computer. • It directs and controls the entire computer system and performs all arithmetic and logical operations. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 14. 2. Memory Unit • Where the programs and data are stored . – READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) contains the pre-programmed computer instructions such as the Basic Input Output System (BIOS). – RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (RAM) is used to store the programs and data that you will run. Exists only when there is power. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 16. 3. Input Devices • Allows data and programs to be sent to the CPU. – Keyboard – Mouse – Joystick – Microphone – Webcam – Scanner – Monitor Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 17. Keyboard • Traditional keyboards • Flexible keyboards • Ergonomic keyboards • Wireless keyboards • PDA keyboards Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 18. Two Types of Mouse • Mechanical - a type of computer mouse that has a rubber or metal ball on its underside and it can roll in every direction. • Optical: This type uses a laser for detecting the mouse's movement. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 19. How a Mouse Hooks Up to a PC • PS/2 Mouse • Serial Mouse • USB/Cordless Mouse Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 20. Other Pointing Devices • Trackball • Track point • Touch pad • Touch Screen Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 21. • Joystick – input device for computer games • Light Pens – light-sensitive penlike device • Stylus – penlike device commonly used with tablet PCs and PDAs. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 22. Scanning Devices • Optical scanners • Card readers • Bar code readers • Character and mark recognition devices Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 23. Image Capturing Devices • Digital Cameras • Digital Video Cameras Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 24. 4. Output Devices • Media used by the computer in displaying its responses to our requests and instructions. • Monitor • Audio Speakers • Printer Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 25. Types of Monitor • Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 26. Printers • IMPACT PRINTERS uses pressure by physically striking the paper. Ex. Daisy wheel printers, line printers, dot matrix printers & band printers. • NON-IMPACT PRINTER does not apply pressure on the paper but instead produces character by using lasers, ink spray, photography or heat. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 28. 5. Secondary Storage Devices • Attached to the computer system to allow you to store programs and data permanently for the purpose of retrieving them for future use. • Floppy disk, Hard disk, CD Rom Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 29. Floppy Disk • The most common secondary storage device • 3.5” disk – 1.44MB Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 30. High-Capacity Floppy Disks • Floppy disk cartridges • 3 ½ inches in diameter • Stores more information • Zip disks Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 31. Hard Disk Drive or Hard Disk • Made of rigid materials unlike floppy disks • Holds a greater amount of data Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 32. Optical Discs • A standard part of modern desktop machines, especially used for multimedia purposes and preferred in loading applications. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 33. Kinds • Blue Ray Disk – 40G • Digital Versatile Disk – DVD-R – write once, 3.95G – DVD RW – rewritable, 3G – Single Layer and Double Layer • Compact Disk – CD-R – write once, 650MB – CD-RW – rewritable, 700MB Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 34. Optical Drives • CD-ROM read CDs • CD-Writer read/write CDs • DVD-Combo read/write CDs, read DVD • DVD Writer read/write CDs read/write DVDs Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 35. Other Secondary Storage • Solid-State Storage – No moving parts – Flash memory cards – USB flash drives Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 36. Parts that Build Up A System Unit • Casing or cover • Power Supply • Motherboard • Microprocessor • Memory • Video Card • Sound card • Floppy disk drive • Hard disk drive • CD-ROM drive • MODEM Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 37. Casing or cover • The box or outer shell that houses most of the computer, it is usually one of the most overlooked parts of the PC. • Protects the computer circuits, cooling and system organization. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 38. Power Supply • Responsible for powering every device in your computer. • Parts of a Power supply: – Disk drive connectors – Motherboard connector – Power supply fan – Power switch – Input voltage selector – Cover – Power plugs receptacle Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 39. Motherboard • The physical arrangement in a computer that contains the computer’s basic circuitry and components. • Components are: – Microprocessor – (Optional) Coprocessors – Memory – Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) – Expansion Slot – Interconnecting circuitry Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 41. Software • Instructions that tell the computer how to process data into the form you want. • Software and programs are interchangeable. • Two major types: – System and Applications Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 42. 2 Kinds of Software 1. System Software enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware. – Operating Systems are programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer; and run applications. – Utilities perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources. – Device drivers are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 43. Functions of a System Software • Managing resources (memory, processing, storage, and devices like printer). • Providing user interface • Running applications Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023
  • 44. 2 Kinds of Software 2. Applications Software - provides the real functionality of a computer. It help you use your computer to do specific types of work.  Basic Applications, widely used in all career areas.  Specialized Applications, more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations. Presentation by D.Swetha 5/6/2023