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Basic Parts/Components of COMPUTER

A computer is an electronic machine that processes data. Information given to the computer is called data. Computer works very fast. It saves your time and energy. It does not make mistakes. It can remember a lot of things. 

These parts of the Computer and some other devices are connected together with the help of wires and cables.

The basic parts of a computer system are:

1.    Monitor

2.    CPU (Central Processing Unit)

3.    Keyboard

4.    Mouse

5.    Speakers

6.  Printer

Let us find out about some more devices that can be connected to a computer.

Monitor:

A monitor looks like a TV screen. It shows whatever you type on the keyboard or draw with the mouse.

Central Processing Unit (CPU):

All the inputs are stored, sorted, arranged and changed by a computer. The device that helps a computer do so is called the processing device. The processing device in a computer is known as Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Keyboard:

The keyboard is used for entering data into the computer system. It can type words, numbers and symbols.

Mouse: 

The mouse is a pointing device. You can give input to the computer with the help of the mouse.

Speakers:

The speakers are the output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer. You can listen to songs or speeches stored in the computer with the help of speakers.

Printer:

A printer prints the results of your work from the computer screen on a sheet of paper. This is called a printout.

USES OF COMPUTER

Uses of Computer: In today's world we can not imagine our lives without computer. Computer is 

there in each and every field . There are a number of uses of computer.Some of them are as follows:

1. A computer helps you to type a document.

2. A computer helps you to listen to music.

3. A computer helps you to use the internet.

4. A computer helps you to send e-mail.

5. A computer helps you to play games.

6. A computer helps you to draw a picture.

7. A computer helps you to watch a movie.

 

8. A computer helps you to chat with a friend.

FULL FORM OF COMPUTER

• C stands for COMMON
• O stands for OPERATING
• M stands for MACHINE
• P stands for PURPOSELY
• U stands for USED FOR
  
• T stands for TEACHING/TECHNICAL
• E stands for EDUCATION
• R stands for RESEARCH.