Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals
Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals
Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals
Utility Software: Anti Virus, File Management tools, Compression tools and Disk
Management tools (Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, Backup).
Number System: Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal and conversion between two
different number systems.
Microprocessor: Basic concepts, Clock speed (MHz, GHz), 16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit, 128
bit processors; Types - CISC Processors (Complex Instruction Set Computing), RISC
Processors (Reduced Instruction Set Computing), and EPIC (Explicitly Parallel
Instruction Computing).
Memory Concepts: Units: Byte, Kilo Byte, Mega Byte, Giga Byte, Tera Byte, Peta
Byte, Exa Byte, Zetta Byte, Yotta Byte.
Secondary Memory: Fixed and Removable storage - Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD
Drive, Pen Drive, Blue Ray Disk.
Input Output Ports/ Connections: Serial, Parallel and Universal Serial Bus, PS-2
port, Infrared port, Bluetooth, Firewire.