Computer
Computer is the most
versatile electronic machine man has ever created. Computers have made a great
impact on our everyday life. Their presence is felt in almost every walk of
life be it Homes, Schools, Colleges, Offices, Industries, Hospitals, Banks, Retail
stores, Railways, Research and Design Organizations etc.
The word Computer comes
from the Greek word ‘compute’ which means ‘to calculate’. So a
computer is normally considered to be a calculating device that can
perform Arithmetical & Logical operations at very fast speed.
A Computer can, not only
store and process data but also retrieve data i.e. take out data from its
memory or storage as and when desired. Thus, Computer is a general term that
refers to an Electronic Data Processing Machine used for a wide range
of activities.
The Characteristics of
Computer
1.It has ability to perform calculations at a fast
speed.
2.It has ability to store information for future
retrieval.
3.It has ability to solve Arithmetical &
Logical calculations.
4.It can carry out computations and analysis
accurately and speedily.
5.It has ability to communicate with other
computer systems.
Functioning of a computer is performed
in the following 5 steps:
Inputting: The process of entering the data in to the
computer through the keyboard or mouse is known as Inputting.
Storing: The process of holding of data and
instructions in the computer’s main memory is known as Storing of data.
Processing: The process of performing operations or
manipulation of data entered in to the computer is known as Processing.
Outputting: The process of showing the information or result
on the output device to the user is known as Output.
Controlling: The task of directing all the above processes in
coordination is known as Controlling. This is done by CU (Control Unit) in the
Central Processing Unit (CPU).
COMPUTER SYSTEM
The computer system
consists of three parts:
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. User
1). HARDWARE -
The Physical portion of computer system is known as Hardware. It can be touched
or feel. For ex – Monitor, CPU, Keyboard and Mouse etc.
2). SOFTWARE - The
logical portion of computer system is known as Software. For ex – Paint,
Notepad, WordPad, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel etc. It cannot be touched.
3). USER - User
means operator.
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