1.1 Introduction to Computer Fundamentals

                                

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1.1 Introduction to Computer Fundamentals – What is a Computer? (3 Marks)

A computer is an automatic electronic device used for performing calculations and controlling operations that can be expressed in numerical or logical form. According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is defined as “an automatic electronic apparatus for making calculations or controlling operations expressible in numerical or logical terms.”

A computer works as a data processor. It accepts input in the form of data or instructions, stores it in memory, processes it using arithmetic and logical operations, and produces the output as useful information. Though input and output are in alphanumeric form, internally the computer converts data into binary digits, processes it, and then converts it back into a human-readable form.

✅ Tip for Exam:
Underline keywords like input, processing, memory, output, binary to get full marks.







📖 Reference

The content for this subject is prepared by referring to the standard textbook “Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C” by Pradip Dey and Manas Ghosh, Second Edition, Oxford University Press (2018). The explanations are simplified and exam-focused while strictly aligning with the syllabus and concepts presented in the reference book.



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