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Intro to Computer Systems

The document discusses the basics of computer systems and programming, including definitions of a computer as a machine that can be programmed to perform tasks, descriptions of hardware as physical components and software as instructions and programs, examples of computer types and basic components, and lists of common input and output devices. It provides information on the classification of computers based on size and capacity, and includes a block diagram showing connections between main computer parts.

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Intro to Computer Systems

The document discusses the basics of computer systems and programming, including definitions of a computer as a machine that can be programmed to perform tasks, descriptions of hardware as physical components and software as instructions and programs, examples of computer types and basic components, and lists of common input and output devices. It provides information on the classification of computers based on size and capacity, and includes a block diagram showing connections between main computer parts.

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Computer Systems & Programming

Registration No: MEEN18111054


Assignment No: 02
Subject: COMPUTER SYSTEM & PROGRAMMING-
LAB

Topic: Questions
Submitted To: Engr. M.Faizan Shah
Submitted By: MUHAMMAD
SAJJAD
Class: Semester 4th (2018-
2022)
Date: June 15, 2020

Department of Mechanical Engineering


Computer Systems & Programming

Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology.

Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar

Lab-1
Introduction to Computers
1. What is a computer?

A computer is a machine that can be told to do successions of number-crunching or


consistent activities consequently by means of computer programming. Current
computers can follow summed up sets of activities, called programs. These
projects empower computers to play out an incredibly wide scope of undertakings.

2. What is hardware of a computer?

Computer hardware incorporates the physical pieces of a computer, for example,


the central processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data
storage, graphics card, sound card, speakers and motherboard. ... Hardware is
regularly guided by the product to execute any order or guidance.

3. What is software of a computer?

Software is a lot of directions, information or projects used to work PCs and


execute explicit errands. Inverse of hardware, , which portrays the physical parts of
a PC, software is a conventional term used to allude to applications, contents and
projects that sudden spike in demand for a gadget.

4. Name some types of computers.

There are Three types of computers


Computer Systems & Programming

1. Analog Computer
2. Digital Computer
3. Hybrid Computer
Classification of computers

Computers are also available in difference size and with different capacity. They
may be particularized as “Classification of Computer”.

· Micro Computer

· Mini Computer

· Main frame computer

· Super Computer

The above classification of computer is based on the internal memory and speed of


processing.

5. What are basic components of a computer?

Five basic components of computer system


 Input Unit.
 Output Unit.
 Storage Unit.
 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
 Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
 Control Unit.

6. Name input devices of a computer.

 Keyboard.
 Image scanner.
 Microphone.
 Pointing device. Graphics tablet. Game controller. Light pen. Mouse. Optical.
Pointing stick. Touchpad. Touchscreen. Trackball.
 Refreshable braille display.
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 Sound card. Sound chip.


 Webcam. Softcam.
 Video card. GPU.

7. Name output devices of a computer.


8 Examples of Output Devices
 Monitor.
 Printer.
 Headphones.
 Computer Speakers.
 Projector.
 GPS.
 Sound Card.
 Video Card.

8. Draw a block diagram showing connections between computer


parts.
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Rubric 1

Marks CLO1 – Level C2 mapped to PLO1 (Knowledge)

02 Does not know how to use computer to collect and analyse data. Major
help is required in handling computer.
06 Uses computer to collect and analyse data with minor error help.

10 Uses computer to collect and analyse data effectively and confidently.

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