Introduction to Computer System-ppt.pptx

PUNJAB COLLEGE PAKPATTAN
Computer Science Department
Prof. Muhammad Danish Adeel

Introduction To
Computer System

Introduction to Computer
Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw
data as input from the user and processes these data under
the control of set of instructions (called program) and gives
the result (output) and saves output for the future use.
A computer is a combination of hardware and
software resources which integrate together and provides
various functionalities to the user. Hardware are the physical
components of a computer like the processor, memory
devices, monitor, keyboard etc. while software is the set of
programs or instructions that are required by the hardware
resources to perform various operations as per the
requirement of users.

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EVOLUTION OF COMPUTING DEVICE
First Generation (1940-56):
The first generation computers used vacuum tubes &
machine language was used for giving the instructions. These
computers were large in size & their programming was difficult task.
The electricity consumption was very high.
In this generation, mainly batch processing
operating system was used. Punch cards, paper tape, and magnetic
tape was used as input and output devices. The computers in this
generation used machine code as the programming language.

Second Generation (1956-63):
In 2nd generation computers, vacuum tubes were replaced by
transistors. They required only 1/10 of power required by
tubes. This generation computers generated less heat & were
reliable. The first operating system developed in this
generation. IBM 1620, IBM 7094, CDC 1604 are the examples
of this generations computers.
In 2nd generation, magnetic cores were used
as the primary memory and magnetic tape and magnetic disks
assecondary storage devices.
In this generation, assembly language and high-level
programming languages like FORTRAN, COBOL were used. The
computers used batch processing and multiprogramming
operating system.

Third Generation (1964-71):
The 3rd generation computers replaced
transistors with Integrated circuit known as chip. From Small
scale integrated circuits which had 10 transistors per chip,
technology developed to MSI circuits with 100 transistors per
chip. These computers were smaller, faster & more reliable.
High level languages invented in this generation.

Fourth Generation (1972- 1980):
Fourth generation computers became
more powerful, compact, reliable, and affordable. As a result, it
gave rise to Personal Computer (PC) revolution. In this
generation, time sharing, real time networks, distributed
operating system were used. All the high-level languages like
C, C++, DBASE etc., were used in this generation.

Fifth Generation (1980-Present & Beyond):
Some computer types of this generation are −
Desktop
Laptop
Note Book
Ultra Book

COMPONENT S OFA COMPUTER SYSTEM

In the above diagram, both control (control unit or CU) and
arithmetic & logic unit (ALU) combinely called as Central
Processing Unit (CPU).
Let's describe about all the parts asincluded in the above
diagram one by one.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
It is the brain of the computer system. All major calculation and
comparisons are made inside the CPU and it is also responsible
for activation and controlling the operation of other unit.
This unit consists of two major components, that are arithmetic
logic unit (ALU) and control unit (CU).

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Arithmetic logic unit performs all arithmetic operations such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It also uses
logic operation for comparison like comparison or decision
making (>, <, <=, >=, = etc.).
Control Unit (CU)
The control unit of a CPU controls the entire operation of the
computer. It also controls all devices such as memory,
input/output devices connected to the CPU.
CU fetches instructions from memory, decodes the instruction,
interprets the instruction to know what the task are to be
performed and sends suitable control signals to the other
components to perform for the necessary steps to execute the
instruction.

Input/Output Unit
The input/output unit consists of devices used to transmit
information between the external world and computer
memory.
The information fed through the input unit is stored in
computer's memory for processing and the final result stored
in memory can be recorded or display on the output medium.

Primary Memory:
Primary memory has direct link with input unit and output
unit. It stores the input data, intermediate calculation, result.
Secondary Memory:
The primary storage is not able to store data permanently for
future use. So some other types of storage technology is
required to store the data permanently for long time, it is
called secondary or auxiliary memory.

Input & OutputDevice
Input Device:
Input devices are those devices which help to enter data into
computer system. E.g. Keyboad, Mouse, Touchscreen, Barcode
Reader, Scanner, MICR, OMR etc.
Bar Code Reader MICR used in Bank OMR

KEYBOARD: This is the most common input device which uses an
arrangement of buttons or keys. In a keyboard each press of a key
typically corresponds to a single written symbol. However somesymbols
require pressing and holding several keys simultaneously or in sequence.
While most keyboard keys produce letters, numbers or characters, other
keys or simultaneous key presses can produce actions or computer
commands.

Mouse:
A computer mouse (plural mice or mouses) is a hand- held
pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative
to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion
of a pointer on a display, which allows a smooth control of the
graphical user interface of a computer.

Scanner:
Scannerisadevicethat optically scans
images,printed text, handwriting, or an
object, and convertsit to digitalimage.
JOYSTICK:
Ajoystickisaninputdeviceconsistingof a stick
that pivots ona base and reports its angle or
direction to the deviceit iscontrolling.
Manypeopleusejoysticksoncomputergamesinvolving flight suchas
flight simulator.
Joysticksare often usedto controlvideo games,andusuallyhaveone
or morepush-buttonswhosestatecanalsobe read by the computer

Output Device:
Output devices are those devices which help to display the
processed information. Eg. Monitor, Printer, Plotter, Projector
etc.

PRINTER:
 Printerproducesresultonthe paper.
 There are various types of printersavailablein the market:
DOT MATRIX PRINTER:
 Usesribbonandhammertechnology.
 Itsqualityisnot verygood.It printsbymakingthe objectusing
smalldots.

INKJET PRINTER:
It creates a digital image by propelling
droplets of ink onto the paper.
LASERJET PRINTER:
They useslaser technology to print documents. It produce high quality
printing at very high speed.

MONITOR
 It is the primary output device where we
see the output. It looks like TV.
 It is also known asVDU(Visual Display Unit).
 Its display may be in the form of CRT
LED, LCD.
1. CRT(CATHODE RAY TUBE)
2. LCD(LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY)
3. LED(LIGHT EMITTING DIODE)

MEMORY UNITS: Memory is used to store the data for later
reference. The smallest unit is bit, which mean either 0 or 1.
 1 bit = 0 or1
 1 Byte = 8bits
 1 Nibble = 4bits
 1 Kilo Byte = 1024 Byte= 210 Byte
 1 Mega Byte = 1024 KB= 210 KB
 1 Giga Byte = 1024 MB= 210MB
 1 Tera Byte = 1024 GB= 210 GB
 1 Peta Byte =1024 TB= 210 TB
 1 Exa Byte =1024 PB= 210 PB
 1 Zetta Byte = 1024 EB= 210 EB
 1 Yotta Byte = 1024 ZB= 210 ZB

SECONDARY MEMORY
The primary storage is not able to store data permanently for
future use. So some other types of storage technology is
required to store the data permanently for long time, it is
called secondary or auxiliary storage.
EXAMPLES OF SECONDARY STORAGE

DATA DELETION AND ITS RECOVERY ,
SECURITY CONCERN
You can conveniently delete personal data stored in computer
system, survey responses, tickets, and contacts, no matter
where the data originated.
Examples of reasons for deleting the data are:
 Freeing the disk space
 Removing duplicate or unnecessary data to avoid confusion
 Making sensitive information unavailable to others
 Removing an operating system or blanking a hard drive

DATA RECOVERY
 in computing, data recovery is a process of salvaging
(retrieving) inaccessible, lost, corrupted, damaged or
formatted data from secondary storage and removable
media or files, when the data stored in them cannot be
accessed in a normal way.
 The most common data recovery scenario involves an
operating system failure, malfunction of a storage device,
logical failure of storage devices, accidental damage or
deletion, etc. (typically, on a single-drive, single-partition,
single-OS system), in which case the ultimate goal is simply
to copy all important files from the damaged media to
another new drive.

COMPUTER SECURITY
 It is also known as IT security, is the protection of
information systems from theft or damage to the hardware,
the software, and to the information on them, as well as
from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
 It includes controlling physical access to the hardware, as
well as protecting against harm that may come via network
access, data and code injection, and due to malpractice by
operators, whether intentional, accidental, or due to them
being tricked into deviating from secure procedures.

CONCERNS OF COMPUTER SECURITY
Computer Security is concerned with four main areas:
1.Confidentiality:- Only authorized users can accessthe data resources
and information.
2. Integrity:- Only authorized users should be able to modify the data
when needed.
3. Availability:- Data should be available to users when needed.

SOFTWAREAND ITS TYPE
SOFTWARE: Software, simply are the computer programs. The
instructions given to the computer in the form of a program is
called Software. Software is the set of programs, which are
used for different purposes. All the programs used in computer
to perform specific task is called Software.

1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
The system software is a collection of programs designed to
operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the
computer itself.
These software products comprise of programs
written in low-level languages, which interact with the
hardware at a very basic level. System software serves asthe
interface between the hardware and the end users.
Some examples of system software are Operating
System, Compilers, Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.

LANGUAGE PROCESSOR
We generally write a computer program using a high-level
language. A high-level language is one that is understandable
by us, humans. This is called source code.
However, a computer does not understand
high-level language. It only understands the program written
in 0's and 1's in binary, called the machine code.
To convert source code into machine code, we use either a
compiler or an interpreter. Compiler, Interpreter are known as
language processor. Both compilers and interpreters are used
to convert a program written in a high-level language into
machine code understood by computers. However, there are
differences between how an interpreter and a compiler works.

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