Components of computer System
Input
Unit
This unit
contains devices with the help of which we enter data into computer.
This unit
makes link between user and computer. The input devices translate the
information into the form understandable by computer.
CPU
(Central Processing Unit)
CPU is
considered as the brain of the computer.
CPU performs
all types of data processing operations. It stores data, intermediate results
and instructions(program). It controls the operation of all parts of computer.
CPU itself
has following three components
- ALU(Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- Memory Unit
- Control
Unit
Output
Unit
Output unit
consists of devices with the help of which we get the information from
computer. This unit is a link between computer and users. Output devices
translate the computer's output into the form understandable by users.
