COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: A typical digital computer system has four basic functional elements: (1) input-output equipment, (2) main memory, (3) control unit, and (4) arithmetic-logic unit.

Detailed explanation-2: -A digital computer contains a (1) processor and (2) memory . The (1) processor executes simple (3) instructions very quickly. It can decide what to do next based on the results of earlier computations and (4) input from the outside world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Memory is one of the basic functions of a computer, because without it, a computer would not be able to function properly. Memory is also used by a computer’s operating system, hardware and software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Based on the types and size of the device, these digital computers are divided into 4 types namely Micro computer, Mini computer, Mainframe computer, and Supercomputer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Digital describes electronic technology that generates, stores, and processes data in terms of two states: positive and non-positive. Positive is expressed or represented by the number 1 and non-positive by the number 0. Thus, data transmitted or stored with digital technology is expressed as a string of 0’s and 1’s.