Fundamentals of Computer > Introduction to Computer & Computer System > Working Principle of a Computer
There are many types of computers used today. The basic principles of how a computer operates are generally the same whatever its purpose is.
Any typical computer works in three basic steps:
- Computer accepts data and instructions from the input device (or from the software stored in its memory).
- It processes the data according to the given instructions.
- Finally it stores the results of the operations in its memory or displays the results in a suitable output media such as monitor, printer etc.