Specification of Computer
Definition of computer
It is the electronic devise which take input data from the input device stores and process it
and produces output is called as computer.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Difference between Hardware & Software
Hardware Software
The physical component of a computer that you A set of instruction, programme & the data that
can touch & feel. tells hardware what to do.
Eg, Internal Eg, Operating System
CPU,RAM,ROM,Harddrive,Mother Board Windows,MAC OIS
External Application
Moniter,Keyboard,Mouse,Printer& Word Processer & Web browser
Speaker
1. CPU [Central Processing Unit]
It is the brain of the computer.
The speed of the CPU decide how fast your computer can perform task.
2. RAM [Random access Memory]
It is a Computers short term memory.
Stores data & programme currently being used so the CPU can access them
quickly.
Data in RAM is temporarily, it is lost when you shut down the computer.
3. ROM [Read Only Memory]
It is computers permanent Memory.
It stores essential Instruction needed to start the computer.
Data in ROM is not Erased when computer is turn off.
4. Hard disk drive
This are the computers long term storage.
Uses spinning disk to store data, slower but cheaper.
5. Solid state drive [SSD]
Uses flash memory, faster more reliable but usually more expensive.
Stores files, programme, and the operating system.
6. Operating system [OS]
The main software that manage all the hardware and software.
Allows you to interact with the computer.
[Windows, Linux, MAC OS, Android, etc.]
Handles files memory, devices & uses interface.
