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Sa Love University Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals

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Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Characteristics of Computers
1.2 Evolution of Computers
1.3 Computer Generations
1.3.1 First Generation (1942-1955)
1.3.2 Second Generation (1955-1964)

1.3.3 Third Generation (1964-1975)
1.3.4 Fourth Generation (1975-1989)
1.3.5 Fifth Generation (1989-Present)
1.4 Block Diagram of Computer
1.4.1 Input Unit

1.4.2 Storage Unit
1.4.3 Memory size
1.4.4 Output Unit
1.4.5 Arithmetic Logical Unit
1.4.6 Control Unit
1.4.7 Central Processing Unit

1.5 Summary
1.6 Keywords
1.7 Self-Assessment Questions
1.8 Review Questions
1.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Understanding and Introduction of computers
• Discussion of computer evolution
• Explanation the all generation of computers

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