Lesson 2:Layout of a Computer

Introduction

This lesson introduces the learner to the basic working processes of a computer. It demonstrates how the memory and the processor coordinate activities based on instructions received from input devices or computer programs stored on the disk drive.

Objectives

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to: List the basic components of a computer Describe how the memory relates to the processor for task handled by the computer Explain how input is obtained either from stored data or from input devices Describe how output is co-ordinated between the backing stores and the computer's memory and processor

Lesson content

• Basic components of a computer
• The processor and task handling
• Data stores, input and output

Summary

The diagrammatic layout simplifies the processes that occur when a computer is processing information and how it receives input data and outputs information to backing stores and the display unit.

Assignment

Draw an outline of a computer process indicating the input and output components

Reading

Put your further reading here

Kaprebbie 15:27, 26 February 2007 (CET)