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Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn about:
Basic operations performed by all types of computer
systems
Basic organization of a computer system
Input unit and its functions
Output unit and its functions
Storage unit and its functions
Types of storage used in a computer system
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Learning Objectives
(Continued from previous slide..)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Control Unit (CU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Computer as a system
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The Five Basic Operations of a Computer System
Inputting. The process of entering data and instructions
into the computer system
Storing. Saving data and instructions to make them
readily available for initial or additional processing
whenever required
Processing. Performing arithmetic operations (add,
subtract, multiply, divide, etc.) or logical operations
(comparisons like equal to, less than, greater than, etc.)
on data to convert them into useful information
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The Five Basic Operations of a Computer System
Outputting. The process of producing useful information
or results for the user such as a printed report or visual
display
Controlling. Directing the manner and sequence in which
all of the above operations are performed
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Basic Organization of a Computer System
Storage Unit
Secondary
Storage
Program Information
Input Output
and (Results)
Unit Unit
Data Primary
Storage
Control
Unit
Indicates flow of
instructions and data
Arithmetic Indicates the control
Logic exercised by the
Unit control unit
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Input Unit
An input unit of a computer system performs the
following functions:
1. It accepts (or reads) instructions and data from outside
world
2. It converts these instructions and data in computer
acceptable form
3. It supplies the converted instructions and data to the
computer system for further processing
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Output Unit
An output unit of a computer system performs the
following functions:
1. It accepts the results produced by the computer, which
are in coded form and hence, cannot be easily
understood by us
2. It converts these coded results to human acceptable
(readable) form
3. It supplies the converted results to outside world
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Storage Unit
The storage unit of a computer system holds (or stores)
the following :
1. Data and instructions required for processing (received
from input devices)
2. Intermediate results of processing
3. Final results of processing, before they are released to
an output device
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Two Types of Storage
Primary storage
Used to hold running program instructions
Used to hold data, intermediate results, and
results of ongoing processing of job(s)
Fast in operation
Small Capacity
Expensive
Volatile (looses data on power dissipation)
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Two Types of Storage
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Secondary storage
Used to hold stored program instructions
Used to hold data and information of stored jobs
Slower than primary storage
Large Capacity
Lot cheaper that primary storage
Retains data even without power
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit of a computer system is the place
where the actual executions of instructions takes place during
processing operation
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Control Unit (CU)
Control Unit of a computer system manages and coordinates
the operations of all other components of the computer
system
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Arithmetic Central
Logic Control Unit = Processing
+ (CU)
Unit Unit
(ALU) (CPU)
It is the brain of a computer system
It is responsible for controlling the operations of
all other units of a computer system
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The System Concept
A system has following three characteristics:
1. A system has more than one element
2. All elements of a system are logically related
3. All elements of a system are controlled in a manner to
achieve the system goal
A computer is a system as it comprises of integrated
components (input unit, output unit, storage unit, and
CPU) that work together to perform the steps called for in
the executing program
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Key Words/Phrases
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Output interface
Auxiliary storage Output unit
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Outputting
Computer system Primate storage
Control Unit (CU) Processing
Controlling Secondary storage
Input interface Storage unit
Input unit Storing
Inputting System
Main memory
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