Jss 1 Computer
Jss 1 Computer
A System unit also known as a base unit, is electronic circuitry housed within the computer
cabinet. It is the part of the micro computer that contains the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. Reset button
4. The Drives
5. The Ports
POWER BUTTON
The power button is pressed to put the system ON or OFF. It is used to start the system from
scratch.
RESET BUTTON
Reset button is used to initialize the system. The button is pressed to restart the system.
The key lock is used to PUT ON and OFF the computer. When the key lock is in OFF mode,
the system cannot accept data. For the system to accept data, the key lock must be on.
THE DRIVES
The disk drive is a part or device on which disks are loaded and run. It enables us to use
compact disks and diskettes. A computer has more than one drive e.g. A: – Floppy disk drive,
C: – Hard disk drive,D: – Compact disk drive etc.
THE PORTS
These are sockets on the outside of the system unit into which you can plug a terminal or some
other input/output devices. They are the areas where peripheral devices are connected to the
system unit. Ports are used to connect the keyboard, the mouse, the monitor, the printer, etc.
Internal part of the system unit
The system unit is the part that holds the devices together. It comprises the central processing
unit (CPU) which is subdivided into the control unit, arithmetic and logic unit and memory unit.
The system unit is the major part of a computer system. t consists of a system case, power
supply, system board or motherboard, drives, memory cardand the processor.
3. Memory Unit:
The memory unit can be referred to as the main memory. It is the internal/primary memory of
the computer and it is divided into Read-Only Memory (ROM), Random Access Memory(RAM).
The other memory is the Auxiliary memory or secondary memory or storage which stores
information temporarily or permanently because the information here can be easily transferred
into the main memory when needed through the magnetic tape, floppy disk, CD, flash disk,
diskette, etc.
Computer Ethics
Computer ethics are a set of moral standards that govern the use of computers. They are
important because of information safety, such information on computers are vulnerable once
there is access to the internet which can lead to malware and cyber-attacks such as phishing.
8. The computer system should be provided with surge protectors and uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) unit to ensure stable and continuous power supply in case of a power
outage.
9. The chairs should be comfortable and computer furniture should be arranged
conveniently.