Kelompok Bahasa Inggris TI 1 Kelas 36:

Boy Yusri Pratama 3101 1602 2957

Akhmad Zakirin 3101 1602 2974
Ahmad Wildan 3101 1602 2979
Tri Muswarinda 3101 1602 2982
Muhammad Fahmi Rizal Mawardi 3101 1602 2995
Muhammad Aditia 3101 1602 2998

Summary of WHAT IS A COMPUTER?

Computer is an electronic machine that can manipulate data, such as accept, process,
and give the results as information. The results can be seen on the screen or in printed form.
Computer system consists of two parts: hardware, the mechanical part you can see or touch,
and software, the thing we called program.
There are three basic hardware sections: first, the central processing unit (CPU), or
we can call it the brain of the computer, its function is to execute program instructions and
coordinate the activities of all the other units. Second, the main memory which hold the
instructions and data that are being processed by CPU. Last, peripherals, they are the
physical units attached to the computer, such as storage devices and input/output devices.
Storage devices like hard drives provide a permanent storage of both data and
programs. Input devices enable data to go into the computer’s memory. One example is
mouse. Output devices enable us to extract the finished product from the system, take
monitor as example.
There are several ports on the rear panel of the computer where we can plug a wide range
of peripherals. Modern desktop PCs have USB ports and memory card readers on the front
panel.
 A. Read the text above and then answer these questions.
1. What is a computer?
Computer is an electronic machine which can accept data in certain form, process
the data, and give the results of the processing in specified format as information.

2. How are the processes of data in the computer?

First, data is fed into the computer’s memory. Then, when the program is run, the
computer performs a set of instructions and processes the data. Finally, we can see
the results (the output) on the screen or in printed form.

3. What does a computer system consist of?

A computer system consists of two parts: hardware and software.

4. What are hardware, software, and peripherals?

Hardware is an electronic or mechanical part you can see or touch. Software is a
set of instructions, called a program, which tells the computer what to do.
Peripherals are the physical units attached to the computer. They include storage
devices and input/output devices.

5. What are the examples of peripherals?

The examples of peripherals are: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speaker, and printer.

B. Match these words from the text (1-9) with the correct meanings (a-i).

1 Software a The brain of the computer

Physical parts that make up a computer

2 Peripherals b
system
Programs which can be used on
3 Main memory c
particular computer system
The information which is presented to
4 Hard drive (also known as hard disk) d
the computer

5 Hardware e Results produced by a computer

6 Input f Input devices attached to the CPU

Section that holds the programs and data

7 Ports g
while they are executed or processed
Magnetic device that used to store
8 Output h
information
Sockets into which an external device
9 Central processing unit (CPU) i
may be connected