what are the component of the computer?

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - The part of the computer that executes the instructions (program) stored in memory. The CPU is made up of the Control Unit and the Arithmetic/Logical Unit.



Control Unit - The component of the CPU that controls the actions of the other components so that instructions are executed in the correct sequence.



Arithmetic/Logical Unit (ALU) - the component of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.



Memory Unit - Internal data storage in a computer. The memory is comprised of a large number of individual cells, each with a unique number, known as its address, associated with it.



Each memory cell is made up of a set number of binary digits (bits).



A Bit is can store one of two values, denoted by a 1 or 0.



The Memory Unit stores several different types of data:



Numbers - integers, reals, etc.



Characters - alphabetic, punctuation, special symbols.



Logical data - True/False results.



Instructions - Program data that instructs the computer as to what to do.



A computer's memory is volatile - its contents are lost when power is turned off.



Peripheral Devices - Equipment attached to a computer.



Input Devices - Instruments for entering data into a computer.
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Scanners
CD-ROM Drive



Output Devices - Components for displaying or presenting data to users.
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
CD-ROM Burner



Storage Devices - Components for long-term storage of data.
Floppy Disk
Hard Disk
Rewritable Optical Disk

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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