Application of Information and
Communication Technologies
Lecture Topics: Computer Elements,
Processor, Memory, Hardware,
Software, Input & Output Devices,
Printer
Computer Elements
• • Basic components of a computer system
• • CPU, Memory, Input/Output devices
• • Software and Hardware integration
Processor (CPU)
• • The brain of the computer
• • Executes instructions and processes data
• • Components: ALU, Control Unit, Registers
• • Performance measured in GHz
Memory
• • Stores data and instructions
• • Types: RAM (volatile), ROM (non-volatile)
• • Cache memory for faster processing
• • Storage devices: HDD, SSD, USB, etc.
Hardware
• • Physical components of a computer
• • Includes CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage
devices
• • Peripheral devices: keyboard, mouse,
printer, monitor
Software
• • Programs and applications running on a
computer
• • Types: System Software (OS), Application
Software
• • Examples: Windows, Linux, MS Office,
Photoshop
Input Devices
• • Devices used to enter data into a computer
• • Examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner,
Microphone
• • Touchscreens and sensors as modern inputs
Output Devices
• • Devices that display or produce results
• • Examples: Monitor, Speaker, Projector
• • Printers as both input and output devices
Printers
• • Converts digital documents to physical
copies
• • Types: Inkjet, Laser, Dot Matrix
• • 3D printers for advanced manufacturing