Why does a computer need the control unit?
The control unit acts like a supervisor and decides if a particular instruction will go to the memory unit, arithmetic logic unit or the output device.
Give 1 example of output device.
The monitor, speaker and printer are examples of output devices
The instructions given by the input devices are stored in the ___________ unit before they are sent for processing.
Memory unit
The instructions you give to a computer are called the _________
Software
The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the
CPU
hardware and software are necessary for the computer to work properly. True/False?
True
The three main parts of the CPU that work together to process information are
the control unit, memory unit and arithmetic logic unit or ALU
What is the use of microphone?
Microphone is used to record any sound or music and store it on the computer system.
What is this device, Input/Output?
Mouse is an input device
Which part of the computer system does processing?
CPU
Give some examples of software.
The games you play and the programs you use to draw pictures or write text on the computer are some examples of computer software.
What does IPO stand for?
Input- Process- Output
What is an input device?
They allow us to send information into the computer
The things you do to the input that converts it into the output is called ________
Process
What is the basic principle on which a computer works?
IPO
What is a computer system?
Computer is an electronic device that works on the instructions given to it.
What is the full form of ALU?
Arithmetic logic unit
The parts of a computer that we can see and touch are called
Hardware