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HOW COMPUTER CHAPTER You know that a computer cannot function on its own. It needs instructions to
WORKS? 3 work. Let us observe how the IPO cycle works in daily life.
WASHING CLOTHES IN A WASHING MACHINE
In this example, dirty clothes and washing powder are the inputs. We are
washing the clothes as a set of processes. So, washing clothes is the process.
We get clean clothes as the output.
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Hello Aadya! What did IPO Cycle
you learn today? Computer Devices
Process
dirty clothes and washing powder washing the clothes clean clothes
(Input) (Process) (Output)
CALCULATING NUMBERS
If we are asked to add the numbers 10 and 5.
10 5 + = ?
Hi, Techie! I wonder how a computer works and how all the parts To add these numbers, we will use our brain to think and calculate.
know their functions to perform. For example, I do all the work with
my mother's help. Please help me and tell me how a computer works. 10,5,+ 10 + 5 15
Input Process Output
After calculating, we’ll find that the answer is 15. Similarly, we give instructions
to the computer, and then the computer works on the instructions and gives
us the result.
IPO CYCLE
One of the major differences between you and a computer is that it
needs instructions to work and you can work on your own. Let me tell The working of a computer can be defined by three steps: input, process and
you the working process of a computer with some everyday examples. output.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
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