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Quick Revision Notes - Computer System (Class 11)

A computer system consists of hardware, software, and users, performing functions of input, processing, output, and storage. Key components include the CPU, memory types (RAM and ROM), and various input/output devices, while software is categorized into system and application software. Understanding the functional units, number systems, and practicing diagrams are essential for mastering the topic.

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Quick Revision Notes - Computer System (Class 11)

A computer system consists of hardware, software, and users, performing functions of input, processing, output, and storage. Key components include the CPU, memory types (RAM and ROM), and various input/output devices, while software is categorized into system and application software. Understanding the functional units, number systems, and practicing diagrams are essential for mastering the topic.

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✅ Quick Revision Notes – Computer System (Class 11)

🔹 1. What is a Computer System?


●​ A computer system = Hardware + Software + Users (Liveware)​

●​ Performs: Input → Processing → Output → Storage​

🔹 2. Main Components
🖥️ Hardware
●​ Physical parts: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, RAM, etc.​

💾 Software
●​ Set of programs for operations.​

○​ System Software: OS, Compiler, Drivers,​

○​ Application Software: Word, Excel, Games​

👨‍💻 Liveware
●​ Humans who use the computer.​

🔹 3. Functional Units
Unit Function

Input Unit Takes input (Keyboard, Mouse)

CPU Processes data

Output Unit Shows results (Monitor, Printer)

Memory Unit Stores data (RAM, ROM, HDD)

🔹 4. CPU Components
●​ ALU: Arithmetic & Logic operations​

●​ CU: Controls instruction flow​

●​ Registers: Small, fast memory inside CPU​

🔹 5. Memory Types
Primary Memory

●​ RAM: Temporary, volatile​

●​ ROM: Permanent, stores firmware​

Secondary Memory

●​ Long-term storage: HDD, SSD, Pen Drive, CD/DVD​

🔹 6. Input & Output Devices


●​ Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone​

●​ Output: Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Projector​

🔹 7. Number Systems
Type Bas Digits
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Binary 2 0, 1

Decimal 10 0–9

Octal 8 0–7

Hexadecima 16 0–9, A–F


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🔹 8. Types of Software
System Software

●​ Controls hardware​

●​ Examples: Windows, Linux, Compilers​

Application Software

●​ For specific tasks​

●​ Examples: MS Office, Paint, Browsers​

🔹 9. Computer System Diagram


Input → CPU (CU + ALU + Registers) → Memory → Output

📝 Tips for the Test:


●​ Focus on definitions (e.g., Hardware, Software, CPU).​

●​ Learn examples for each type.​

●​ Practice the diagram.​

●​ Revise number systems and memory types.

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