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What is Computer ?
A computer is an electronic data
processing device, which accepts and
stores data input, processes the data
input, and generates the output in a
required format.
Functionalities of a Computer
We look at it in a very broad sense, any
digital computer carries out the
following five functions:
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Step 1 - Takes data as input.
Step 2 - Stores the data/instructions in its
memory and uses them as required.
Step 3 - Processes the data and converts it
into useful information.
Step 4 - Generates the output.
Step 5 - Controls all the above four steps
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Comparison between human
brain and computer
Computer Human Brain
1. Computers are digital. 1. Human Brains are
2. Computers, information analogue.
in memory is accessed by 2. Human brain uses
polling its precise memory content-addressable
address. memory.
3. Computers are modular 3. Human Brain is a
and serial. massively parallel
4. Processing speed machine.
depend on processor. 4. Processing speed is not
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5. Computer has no fixed in the
thinking power, it’s brain. there is no system
depend on user instruction. clock.
6. Hardware/software 5. Human brain have
distinction can be thinking power.
made with respect to the 6. No hardware/software
Computer. distinction can be made with
7. Computer is touchable respect to the brain.
component. 7. Human brain is not
touchable.
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Characteristic of Computers
Characteristic of computers are follows:-
1. High Speed
Computer is a very fast device.
It is capable of performing calculation of very
large amount of data.
The computer has units of speed in micro
second, nanosecond, and even thepicosecond.
It can perform millions of calculations in a few
seconds as compared to man
who will spend many months to perform the
same task.
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2. Accuracy
In addition to being very fast, computers are
very accurate.
The calculations are 100% error free.
Computers perform all jobs with 100%
accuracy provided that the input is correct.
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3. Storage Capability
Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.
A computer has much more storage capacity than human
beings.
It can store large amount of data.
It can store any type of data such as images, videos, text,
audio, etc.
4. Diligence
Unlike human beings, a computer is free from monotony,
tiredness, and lack of concentration.
It can work continuously without any error and boredom
5.Versatility
A computer is a very versatile machine.
A computer is very flexible in performing the jobs to
be done.
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This machine can be used to solve the problems
related to various fields
6. Reliability
A computer is a reliable machine.
Modern electronic components have long lives.
Computers are designed to make maintenance easy.
7. Automation
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Computer Applications
Business
Banking
Healthcare
Marketing
Military
Communication
Government
Education
Insurance
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