FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS

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Contents
1. Understanding the Computer
	1.1 Introduction
		1.2 Evolution of Computers
			1.3 Generations of Computers
			1.4 Classifi cation of Computers
			1.5 Computing Concepts
			1.6 The Computer System
			1.7 Applications of Computers
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
2. Computer Organisation and Architecture
	2.1 Introduction
		2.2 Central Processing Unit
			2.3 Internal Communications
			2.4 Machine Cycle
			2.5 The Bus
			2.6 Instruction Set
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
3. Memory and Storage Systems
	3.1 Introduction
		3.2 Memory Representation
			3.3 Random Access Memory
			3.4 Read Only Memory
			3.5 Storage Systems
			3.6 Magnetic Storage Systems
			3.7 Optical Storage Systems
			3.8 Magneto Optical Systems
			3.9 Solid-state Storage Devices
		3.10 Storage Evaluaton Criteria
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
4. Input Devices
	4.1 Introduction
		4.2 Keyboard
			4.3 Pointing Devices
			4.4 Scanning Devices
			4.5 Optical Recognition Devices
			4.6 Digital Camera
			4.7 Voice Recognition System
			4.8 Data Acquisition Sensors
			4.9 Media Input Devices
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
5. Output Devices
	5.1 Introduction
		5.2 Display Monitors
			5.3 Printers
			5.4 Impact Printers
			5.5 Non-impact Printers
			5.6 Plotters
			5.7 Voice Output Systems
			5.8 Projectors
			5.9 Terminals
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
6. Computer Codes
	6.1 Introduction
		6.2 Decimal System
			6.3 Binary System
			6.4 Hexadecimal System
			6.5 Octal System
			6.6 4-bit Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) Systems
			6.7 8-bit BCD Systems
			6.8 16-bit Unicode
			6.9 Conversion of Numbers
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
7. Computer Arithmetic
	7.1 Introduction
		7.2 Binary Addition
			7.3 Binary Multiplication
			7.4 Binary Subtraction
			7.5 Binary Division
			7.6 Signed/unsigned Numbers
			7.7 Complements of Binary Numbers
			7.8 Binary Subtraction Using Complements
			7.9 Representing Numbers
		7.10 Integer Arithmetic
		7.11 Floating-point Arithmetic
		7.12 Errors in Arithmetic
		7.13 Laws of Arithmetic
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
8. Boolean Algebra of Switching Circuits
	8.1 Introduction
		8.2 Elements of Boolean Algebra
			8.3 Basic Postulates of Boolean Algebra
			8.4 Boolean Operations
			8.5 Principle of Duality
			8.6 Basic Laws of Boolean Algebra
			8.7 Demorgan’s Theorem
			8.8 Boolean Expressions
			8.9 Venn Diagram
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
9. Logic Gates and Digital Circuits
	9.1 Introduction
		9.2 Basic Logic Gates
			9.3 Derived Logic Gates
			9.4 Conversion of Boolean Functions
			9.5 Adder Circuits
			9.6 Flip-fl op Circuits
			9.7 Application of Flip-fl ops
				Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
10. Computer Software
	10.1 Introduction
		10.2 Types of Computer Software
		10.3 System Management Programs
		10.4 System Development Programs
		10.5 Standard Application Programs
		10.6 Unique Application Programs
		10.7 Problem Solving
		10.8 Structuring the Logic
		10.9 Using the Computer
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
11. Operating Systems
	11.1 Introduction
		11.2 History of Operating Systems
		11.3 Functions of Operating Systems
		11.4 Process Management
		11.5 Memory Management
		11.6 File Management
		11.7 Device Management
		11.8 Security Management
		11.9 Types of Operating Systems
	11.10 Providing User Interface
	11.11 Popular Operating Systems
		Chapter Summary
			Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
12. Microsoft Software
	12.1 Introduction
		12.2 MS-DOS
		12.3 MS Word System
		12.4 MS Excel System
		12.5 MS Powerpoint System
		12.6 MS Access System
		12.7 MS Publisher
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
13. Programming Languages
	13.1 Introduction
		13.2 History of Programming Languages
		13.3 Generations of Programming Languages
		13.4 Characteristics of a Good Programming Language
		13.5 Categorisation of High-level Languages
		13.6 Popular High-level Languages
		13.7 Factors Affecting the Choice of a Language
		13.8 Developing a Program
		13.9 Running a Program
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
14. Data Communications and Networks
	14.1 Introduction
		14.2 Data Communication Using Modem
		14.3 Computer Network
		14.4 Network Topologies
		14.5 Network Protocols and Software
		14.6 Applications of Network
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
15. The Internet and World Wide Web
	15.1 Introduction
		15.2 History of Internet
		15.3 Internet Applications
		15.4 Understanding the World Wide Web
		15.5 Web Browsers
		15.6 Browsing the internet
		15.7 Using a Search Engine
		15.8 Email Service
		15.9 Protocols Used for the Internet
			Chapter Summary
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
16. Introduction to C Programming
	16.1 Introduction
		16.2 Characer set, Keywords and Data Types
		16.3 Preprocessor Directives
		16.4 Constants and Variable Types
		16.5 Operators and Statements
		16.6 Control Statements
		16.7 Arrays and Strings
		16.8 Functions
		16.9 Structures
	16.10 Pointers
	16.11 Files in C
		Chapter Summary
			Sample Programs
				Key Terms to Remember
				Review Questions Fill in the blanks
					Multiple Choice Questions
				Discussion Questions
Appendix A
Appendix B