Aug 8, 2019 · Module 1 Version August 2019 Page 4 People’s Resource Center 1. What is a computer? An electronic device that manipulates data. It has the ability to store, retrieve and process data. Types of computers Desktop All-in-one Laptop Tablet Other – smartphones, wearables (fitness trackers and smart watches), game

tiny computers you can hold in one hand, have the ability to run apps, connect to the internet, email, and text messages. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like computer, input device, output device and more.

This document provides an overview and objectives for a module on computer fundamentals. It discusses the early history of computing from the abacus to modern computers. It describes what makes a computer and its basic components like hardware, software, input and output devices.

Computer Fundamentals MODULE 1 Basic Computing Notes Computer Science 1 We find computers everywhere around us at home, in schools, hospitals, railway stations, airports, banks, and shopping malls and so on. Before we proceed with our study of computers, let us first of all define a computer.

We are all very much familiar with computers, but how are they designed and constructed? This short lecture introduces the fundamental building blocks of the modern digital computer. The operating system provides the foundation for accessing and utilizing the …

This document provides an introduction to basic computer concepts including defining what a computer is, the five main components of a computer, advantages and disadvantages of computer use, networks and the internet, types of computer software, different categories of computers and computer users, and examples of computer applications in society.

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Jan 1, 2017 · Introduction to Computers – Module 1 Page 2 of 18 Peoples Resource Center Course Overview Introduction to Computers will help you will learn the basics of how to use a personal computer. The outline of topics to be discussed and reviewed follows: List of Modules 1. Parts of a Computer 2. The Mouse & Keyboard 3.