Question 1

1. A computer receives incoming data, processes them and produces an output. Hence, in a
typical computer, there is

1. An input device i.e, a key board

2. A Central Processing Unit (CPU) I.e, a box and
3. An output device i.e, a monitor or a Visual Display Unit (VDU).

Discuss in detail how these devices work together to produce information.

Introduction
A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or
logical operations. The computer is one of the 20th century's most advanced sciences and
technology invention, for the production of human and social activities had a very important
influence, and the rapid development of a strong vitality. Its applications extend from the initial
military research applied to all areas of society, has formed a huge computer industry, led the
worldwide technological progress, which triggered a profound social change, computers throughout
the school in general, corporate institutions, into the homes of ordinary people, become an
indispensable tool in the information society. It is an important symbol of mankind has entered the
information age. With the proposed development of the Internet, computers and other technologies
once again set off a revolution in information technology, according to the definition of Chinese
school-enterprise networking Union, almost all things technology and computers, combined with the
current Internet technology, between the object and the object to achieve environment and real-time
status information sharing and intelligence gathering, transmission, processing.
Components of Computer
Input Device
The input device is any hardware device that sends data to the computer, without any input devices,
a computer would only be a display device and not allow users to interact with it, much like a TV.
Examples of input devices are keyboard, webcam scanner, video capture device and mouse. When
the people use keyboard to typing, the keyboard will send the data to computer, the word will be
show into the monitor.
Output Device
Output devices such as a monitor or printer make information you input available for you to view or
use. A display device is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.
Information shown on a display device is called soft copy because the information exists
electronically and is displayed for a temporary period of time. Display devices include CRT monitors,
LCD monitors and displays, gas plasma monitors, and televisions.
System Unit
System unit is the main part of a desktop computer and it is also known as “chassis” or “tower”. It is
the housing that is used for protecting and organizing all the components in the system unit that
makes up a computer. System unit includes Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Disk, Video Card,
Sound Card and other components but does not include keyboard, mouse and other peripheral
devices. In this section, I will explain and illustrate the electronic components in the system unit
along with their functions.
Working in computer
The computer does its primary work in a part of the machine we cannot see, a control center that
converts data input to information output. This control center, called the central processing unit
(CPU), is a highly complex, extensive set of electronic circuitry that executes stored program
instructions. All computers, large and small, must have a central processing unit. The central
processing unit consists of two parts: The control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit. Each part has a
specific function. Like input devices are used to input information to computers. Generally, the input
devices send information to memory (RAM) and the processor or central processing unit processes
the information and output devices shows it.
Question 1

1. A computer receives incoming data, processes them and produces an output. Hence, in a
typical computer, there is

1. An input device i.e, a key board

2. A Central Processing Unit (CPU) I.e, a box and
3. An output device i.e, a monitor or a Visual Display Unit (VDU).

Discuss in detail how these devices work together to produce information.

Introduction
A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or
logical operations. The computer is one of the 20th century's most advanced sciences and
technology invention, for the production of human and social activities had a very important
influence, and the rapid development of a strong vitality. Its applications extend from the initial
military research applied to all areas of society, has formed a huge computer industry, led the
worldwide technological progress, which triggered a profound social change, computers throughout
the school in general, corporate institutions, into the homes of ordinary people, become an
indispensable tool in the information society. It is an important symbol of mankind has entered the
information age. With the proposed development of the Internet, computers and other technologies
once again set off a revolution in information technology, according to the definition of Chinese
school-enterprise networking Union, almost all things technology and computers, combined with the
current Internet technology, between the object and the object to achieve environment and real-time
status information sharing and intelligence gathering, transmission, processing.
Components of Computer
Input Device
The input device is any hardware device that sends data to the computer, without any input devices,
a computer would only be a display device and not allow users to interact with it, much like a TV.
Examples of input devices are keyboard, webcam scanner, video capture device and mouse. When
the people use keyboard to typing, the keyboard will send the data to computer, the word will be
show into the monitor.
Output Device
Output devices such as a monitor or printer make information you input available for you to view or
use. A display device is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.
Information shown on a display device is called soft copy because the information exists
electronically and is displayed for a temporary period of time. Display devices include CRT monitors,
LCD monitors and displays, gas plasma monitors, and televisions.
System Unit
System unit is the main part of a desktop computer and it is also known as “chassis” or “tower”. It is
the housing that is used for protecting and organizing all the components in the system unit that
makes up a computer. System unit includes Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Disk, Video Card,
Sound Card and other components but does not include keyboard, mouse and other peripheral
devices. In this section, I will explain and illustrate the electronic components in the system unit
along with their functions.
Working in computer
The computer does its primary work in a part of the machine we cannot see, a control center that
converts data input to information output. This control center, called the central processing unit
(CPU), is a highly complex, extensive set of electronic circuitry that executes stored program
instructions. All computers, large and small, must have a central processing unit. The central
processing unit consists of two parts: The control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit. Each part has a
specific function. Like input devices are used to input information to computers. Generally, the input
devices send information to memory (RAM) and the processor or central processing unit processes
the information and output devices shows it.