Basic Computer Organization In this chapter you will learn about: • Basic operations performed by all types of computer systems • Basic organization of a computer system • Input unit and its functions • Output unit and its functions • Storage unit and its functions. • Types of storage used in a computer system • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) • Control Unit (CU) • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Computer as a system The Five Basic Operations of a Computer System • Inputting. The process of entering data and instructions into the computer system. • Storing. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available for initial or additional processing whenever required . • Processing. Performing arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.) or logical operations (comparisons like equal to, less than, greater than, etc.) on data to convert them into useful information. • Outputting . The process of producing useful information or results for ...
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