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Basics of Computer — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · Data Entry Operations
Basics of Computer revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Data Entry Operations: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Computer System and CPU, Input Devices.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Computer System and CPU
- A computer transforms data into meaningful information.
- The computer performs five basic operations: input, store, process, output, and control.
- Input means entering data and programs into the computer system.
2
Input Devices
- Input devices accept data and instructions from the user.
- Keyboard is the most common input device.
- A standard keyboard has 104 keys.
3
Output Devices
- Output devices return processed data to the user as information.
- Monitor is the most important output device because people interact with it most often.
- Two basic types of monitors are CRT and LCD.
4
Software and Operating System
- Software refers to a set of programs that makes the hardware perform a particular set of tasks in a particular order.
- Software is mainly classified into System Software and Application Software.
- Operating system is a system software.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
A computer transforms data into meaningfulThe Central Processing Unit is formedThe Arithmetic Logic Unit performs additionThe Control Unit supervises inputThe keyboard is the most common
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What are the important topics in Basics of Computer for NIOS Class 10 Data Entry Operations?
Key topics in Basics of Computer include Computer System and CPU, Input Devices, Output Devices, Software and Operating System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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