Page 9 - KEC Khaitan C3 Flipbook
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HARDWARE AND CHAPTER
SOFTWARE A1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
identify the key characteristics of a computer.
understand the basic functioning of a computer.
differentiate between input, output, storage, and processing devices.
distinguish between system software and application software.
We all know that machines make our work faster and easier. Different types of
machines are designed to perform different types of tasks. Some machines are used
to do only one type of task. For example:
A washing machine is used to wash clothes.
A music system is used to play music.
Whereas, a computer is used to do multiple tasks. For example:
Search information
Just like a tree stores water in
Send emails its trunk, a computer stores
Play games information, like your drawings
and games in its storage devices.
Play music
Store information
Solve mathematical problems
FEATURES OF A COMPUTER
A computer has many unique features that make it a
wonder machine. Some features are given below:
Speed: It does calculations at a very high speed.
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