These are the communication channel that enables your computer to exchange information with various devices.
Category: COMPUTER HARDWARE Questions
What is a microprocessor?
The most important electronic component on the computer. It is a programmable logical device for processing data. In the world of personal computers, the terms MICROPROCESSOR and CPU are used interchangeably.
Draw the hierarchical classification of the computer
In a hierarchical structure there is a grouping of things into levels. There is a “top” level and then a series of lower levels under it. It’s all about abstraction. At each level you describe a concept with enough detail for you to have a good feel for what lies below it. Here’s a snipet from Brian Harvey’s course notes, Reading Material for: CS 61A, for his first class.
What is a computer?
Computer is a programmable machine. It the integral part of everyday life.
What do you mean by a processing device? What are the various types of processing devices?
The main function of a computer is to process data. The various types of processing device in a computer are;
a. Microprocessor
b. Chipset
c. BIOS
What are the different functions of a computer?
A computer does the following functions;
a. Accepting data
b. Processing Data
c. Storing Data
d. Displaying Data