🌸 CHAPTER 1 - Basics of Computer System (Cute Notes Style)

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🧠 Definition of a Computer:-

💬 A computer is an electronic device that can store, process, and retrieve data based on instructions (software) given to it.

✨ Think of it like:
🧠 Brain + 👐 Hands + 📚 Memory + 🗣️ Voice = COMPUTER!

⚙️ Characteristics of a Computer:-

Quality

Meaning

Speed

Can do millions of instructions per second ⚡

Accuracy

Mistakes only happen if we mess up 😭

Automation

Works by itself once the program runs 🤖

Versatility

Can write notes, play music, check weather 🎶📓🌦️

Diligence

Never gets tired, doesn't need coffee 😤☕

Storage

Saves huge amounts of data forever 🗃️💾

🧩 Components of a Computer System:-

There are 4 main pillars:

1️ Hardware

💻 The physical parts you can touch.

Examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, CPU

💌 Think of it as the skeleton of the computer.

2️ Software

📦 The set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

Types of Software:

System Software: OS like Windows, Linux Application Software: Word, Browser, Insta 😌 Utility Software: Antivirus, Disk Cleaner

🧠 It's like the soul of the computer.

3️ Data

📊 Raw facts & figures fed into the computer

Example:

"Me" = Data "I got 99% in Python" = Processed info 💁‍♀️

4️ User

🧍‍♀️ That's YOU, bestie! The person who gives the instructions and uses the output 💻.

🧃 Input & Output Devices:-

Type

Example Devices

Description

Input

Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

Used to enter data 💅

Output

Monitor, Printer, Speakers

Shows results 🖥️🔊

🧠 Memory Types (Main & Secondary):-

🔸 Primary Memory (Main):

Type

Description

RAM

Random Access Memory → Temporary, fast, forgets everything on shutdown 🧠✨

ROM

Read-Only Memory → Permanent, stores startup instructions 🛠️

🔹 Secondary Memory:

Type

Description

Hard Disk

Huge, slow, stores everything

SSD

Super-fast, expensive, modern 🏎️

USB Drive

Portable, fast, stores everything 🎵

🖥️ Block Diagram of Computer:-

Input Device

[ Control Unit ]

[ ALU (Arithmetic/Logic) ]

[ Memory Unit ]

Output Device

📍 Summary Flashcard (aesthetic af):-

🧠 COMPUTER SYSTEM = Hardware + Software + Data + User

💻 HARDWARE = physical

📦 SOFTWARE = soul

📊 DATA = raw facts

👩‍💻 USER = YOU

🗂️ MEMORY = RAM (fast+temporary) + ROM (permanent) + Storage

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