本书用简洁的语言和丰富的示例,介绍了计算机的各种硬件和软件知识,并以简单易学的方法,把计算机理论知识与实际应用巧妙结合起来,为读者认识计算机,进一步学习计算机软硬件知识打下坚实基础。
本书多达112个含解答的示例、329道复习题、315道选择题、325道填空题,是高等院校“计算机导论”和“计算机英语”课程的理想教材。

Preface
1. Understanding the Computer
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Evolution of Computers
1.3 Generations of Computers
1.4 Classification of Computers
1.5 Computing Concepts
1.6 The Computer System
1.7 Applications of Computers
Chapter Summary
Key Terms to Remember
Review Questions
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Multiple Choice Questiom
Discussion Questions
2. Computer Organisation and Architecture
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Central Processing Unit
2.3 Intemal Communications
2.4 Machine Cycle
2.5 The Bus
2.6 Instruction Set
Chapter Summary
Key Terms to Remember
Review Questions
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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、
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