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1 1 1                       I Introduction to
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                                              Introduction to
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                                                    Computers
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                                      What’s Inside?

                                              In this chapter, you will learn about:
                                              :  Parts of a computer
                                              :  Computer accessories
                                              :  Uses of computers
                                              :  Input, processing and output
                                              :  Input and output devices
                                              :  Features of a computer
                                              :  Limitations of a computer



                                     Rahul,  you  are  familiar  with  computer.  A  computer  is  an
                                     electronic machine that makes our work easy and fast.
                                     It is used in homes, schools, hospitals and offices. It requires
                                     electricity to work. It can store a lot of information.




                                                PARTS OF A COMPUTER

          CPU, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse are the four main parts of a computer.

          CPU

          CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.                  It
                                                                              Monitor                            CPU
          is called the brain of the computer.

          It controls all the functions of a computer.

          It does all the calculations.

          It also stores a lot of information.
                                                                        Keyboard                                Mouse
          A CPU has three main parts.

          They are MU, CU and ALU.

          Memory Unit (MU)

          The Memory Unit           stores the information or data according to the need of the

          user. The information in the memory can be changed and taken out on the

          screen when needed.


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