Grade 4 Computer

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• A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to instructions from a user or software.
• Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can touch, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers.
• Software is the set of invisible instructions or programs that tell the hardware what to do, like a web browser or video game.
• The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is known as the brain of the computer because it performs calculations and executes instructions.
• Input devices, such as the keyboard and mouse, are used to give data or commands to the computer.
• Output devices, such as the monitor and speakers, are used to show or present information from the computer to the user.
• Data is the information input into the computer, while information is the processed result output by the computer.
• The three main steps a computer performs are input (giving data), process (thinking/calculating), and output (showing results).
• ROM or RAM is temporary memory that holds data the CPU needs quickly, allowing the computer to run multiple programs.
• Common uses of computers for Grade 4 students include doing homework, playing games, watching films, and searching for information online.