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operating  system and  uses the  computer’s resources to help you  accomplish your  tasks.
                  Examples of application software are as follows:
                      Word Processors: Programs like Microsoft Word or Google Docs that allow you create and
                     edit text documents.

                      Spreadsheets: Software  like  Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets that helps you work  with
                     numbers and data in tables.
                      Web Browsers: Applications like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox that allow you to browse
                     the Internet.
                      Games: Software designed for entertainment, like Minecraft or Candy Crush.
                     HOW DOES A COMPUTER WORK?


                  A computer takes raw data as input from the input devices, processes it and then display the
                  output. This flow of information when raw data is transformed into useful information follows a
                  cycle known as the Input-Process-Output (IPO) cycle. This cycle happens every time you use a
                  computer, from typing a document to playing a game. The IPO cycle has three main steps:
                  1.  Input: You provide raw data or instructions to the computer using devices like the keyboard
                     and mouse.
                  2.  Process: The computer processes the input data  using CPU, performing  calculations and
                     running programs.
                  3.  Output: The results of the processing are displayed on the output devices, like  monitor,
                     printer, speaker.

                     COMPUTER MEMORY

                  Computer memory stores data and instructions needed by the computer to perform tasks. Just
                  like you need a place to keep your school books, the computer needs memory to keep its data
                  and programs. Computer memory can be broadly categorised into two main types: Primary
                  Memory and Secondary Memory.
                  Primary Memory

                  Primary memory, also known as main memory or volatile memory, is a type of computer
                  memory that temporarily stores data  and instructions that the computer is  currently  using.
                  It is  fast and allows the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to access information quickly while
                  performing tasks.
                  There are two types of primary memory:

                      RAM (Random Access Memory): RAM is the most common type of
                     primary memory. It stores data and programs that are actively being
                     used by the computer.

                                         ROM (Read-Only Memory): ROM is a type of memory that permanently
                                        stores important instructions for the computer. It is usually programmed
                                        during manufacturing. It tells the computer how to start up. You can read
                                        it, but you can’t change what's inside it. It holds important information
                                        even when the computer is turned off.



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