✅ Quick Revision Notes – Computer System (Class 11)
🔹 1. What is a Computer System?
● A computer system = Hardware + Software + Users (Liveware)
● Performs: Input → Processing → Output → Storage
🔹 2. Main Components
🖥️ Hardware
● Physical parts: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, RAM, etc.
💾 Software
● Set of programs for operations.
○ System Software: OS, Compiler, Drivers,
○ Application Software: Word, Excel, Games
👨💻 Liveware
● Humans who use the computer.
🔹 3. Functional Units
Unit Function
Input Unit Takes input (Keyboard, Mouse)
CPU Processes data
Output Unit Shows results (Monitor, Printer)
Memory Unit Stores data (RAM, ROM, HDD)
🔹 4. CPU Components
● ALU: Arithmetic & Logic operations
● CU: Controls instruction flow
● Registers: Small, fast memory inside CPU
🔹 5. Memory Types
Primary Memory
● RAM: Temporary, volatile
● ROM: Permanent, stores firmware
Secondary Memory
● Long-term storage: HDD, SSD, Pen Drive, CD/DVD
🔹 6. Input & Output Devices
● Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone
● Output: Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Projector
🔹 7. Number Systems
Type Bas Digits
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Binary 2 0, 1
Decimal 10 0–9
Octal 8 0–7
Hexadecima 16 0–9, A–F
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🔹 8. Types of Software
System Software
● Controls hardware
● Examples: Windows, Linux, Compilers
Application Software
● For specific tasks
● Examples: MS Office, Paint, Browsers
🔹 9. Computer System Diagram
Input → CPU (CU + ALU + Registers) → Memory → Output
📝 Tips for the Test:
● Focus on definitions (e.g., Hardware, Software, CPU).
● Learn examples for each type.
● Practice the diagram.
● Revise number systems and memory types.