Basic concept of computer I

Computer Science JSS1 First Term

WEEK  9

The basic concept of computer I

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to

     1. Name the main parts of a computer.

     2. Describe input, output device, and processing unit.

Content

Parts of a computer

A typical computer system comprises the monitor, system unit, and keyboard.

1. System unit: A system can simply be seen as the combination of other parts of the computer or device to make it function. A computer system unit is that part of a computer that brings together the functions of all other parts of the computer to make it work well. A system unit brings the activities of both the instructions and the hardware components to work together.…