computer hardware and networking
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Elements of Computer System:-
A computer system consists of two major elements: Hardware and Software.
Hardware is the collection of all the parts you can physically touch.
Software, on the other hand, is not something you can touch. Software is a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations.
Objectives
Role of hardware.
Describe hardware components, and explain each component.
Features of networking
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
1. Arithmetic Logic Unit- [ALU] = ALU performs arithmetic logical operations.
2. Control Unit- [cu] = CU extracts instructions from memory and decodes and
executes them, calling the ALU when necessary.
Component of CPU :
RAM
RAM is a semiconductor that stores charges with
transistors and capacitors.
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) -
Most popular type of electronic memory in the PC
world.
Static RAM (SRAM)- very expensive does not have to
be refreshed.
PAN
A personal area network (PAN) is the interconnection of
information technology devices within the range of an
individual person, typically within a range of 10 meters
LAN
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that
interconnects computers within a limited area such as a
home, school, computer laboratory, or office building, using
network media.
MAN
A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that
interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic
area or region larger than that covered by even a large local
area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a
wide area network (WAN).
WAN
A wide area network (WAN) is a network that covers a broad
area (i.e., any telecommunications network that links across
metropolitan, regional, national or international boundaries)
using leased telecommunication lines.