Section (i): Introduction to Computer

⏱ Theory: 8🛠 Practical: 6Σ Total: 14

Learning Outcome: Computer, hardware, software, memory aur IT gadgets identify kar paoge.

Anatomy of a Computer System (IPO Model)
Anatomy of a Computer System (IPO Model)

Topics Covered:

  • Computer and Latest IT gadgets
  • Evolution of Computers & its applications
  • Basics of Hardware and Software
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU) — ALU, CU, MU
  • Input devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone, Touchscreen)
  • Output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Projector)
  • Computer Memory & storage (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, Pen Drive, CD/DVD)
  • Application Software, Systems Software, Utility Software
  • Open source and Proprietary Software
  • Mobile Apps

🛠 Practical Exercises (6 hrs):

  1. Identify computer components (CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer)
  2. Connect peripherals via USB, HDMI ports
  3. Power on/off sequence practice
  4. Identify input/output devices in lab
  5. RAM vs ROM identification on motherboard
  6. Storage devices check (HDD, SSD, Pen Drive)
  7. Install and uninstall a mobile app

Important Full Forms:

TermFull Form
CPUCentral Processing Unit
ALUArithmetic Logic Unit
RAMRandom Access Memory
ROMRead Only Memory
HDDHard Disk Drive
SSDSolid State Drive
USBUniversal Serial Bus
HDMIHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface

Model Questions:

  1. Computer ka IPO model explain karo
  2. CPU ke teen main components likho
  3. Input aur output devices ke 5-5 examples
  4. RAM aur ROM me kya antar hai?