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A computer is an electronic device that performs high-speed arithmetic operations and processes various types of data, functioning as a data processor. It consists of three main parts: the Input Unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU), and Output Unit, each with specific roles in data handling and processing. The CPU, often referred to as the brain of the computer, includes the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and Memory Unit, which together manage instructions, data flow, and operations.

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Block Diagram Comp Def

A computer is an electronic device that performs high-speed arithmetic operations and processes various types of data, functioning as a data processor. It consists of three main parts: the Input Unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU), and Output Unit, each with specific roles in data handling and processing. The CPU, often referred to as the brain of the computer, includes the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and Memory Unit, which together manage instructions, data flow, and operations.

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Computer Definition and Block diagram:

Computer Definition:- The word computer comes from the word “compute”, which means, “to
calculate”. A computer is an electronic device that can perform arithmetic operations at high
speed and it can process data, pictures, sound and graphics. It can solve highly complicated
problems quickly and accurately.
A computer is also called a data processor because it can store, process, and retrieve data
whenever desired.

The Computer system has mainly 3 parts that is :-


1) Input Unit
2) central processing unit (CPU)
3) Output Unit
Explanation of Computer Processes:-
Input Unit :- An Input Unit accept the input from the outside world. There are many kinds of
input devices like Keyboard , Mouse etc.
There are mainly 3 functions of input device are as follows:-

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.

CPU :- It is responsible for processing all the Instruction which is given to computer system or
PC. The CPU is known as the heart /Brain of a computer because without the necessary action
taken by the CPU the user cannot get the desired output.
The Central processing unit (CPU) again consists of 3 parts:-

1. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)


2. CU (Control Unit )
3. Memory Unit

ALU:- It performs simple arithmetic operation such as +,-, *, / and logical operation such as >,
<, =<, <= etc.
CU :- It manages the various components of the computer. It reads instructions from memory
and interpretation and changes in a series of signals to activate other parts of the computer. It
controls and co-ordinate the input output memory and all other units.
Memory Unit : – Memory is used to store data and instructions before and after processing.
There are 2 types of memory unit called Primary memory or internal memory and Secondary
memory.
There are many functions of CPU that is as follows:-

1. It controls all the parts of software and data flow of computer.


2. It performs all operations.
3. It accepts data from input device.
4. It sends information to output device.
5. Executing programs stored in memory.
6. It stores data either temporarily or permanent basis.
7. It performs arithmetical and logical operations.

Output Unit :- An Output Unit accept the output from the cpu. There are many kinds of output
devices like Monitor, Printer etc.
There are mainly 3 functions of output device are as follows:-

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.

It supplies the converted results to outside world.

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