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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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