The document provides an overview of computers, including what they are, who invented them, how they process information, their advantages and disadvantages, uses, and main parts. It states that computers can solve problems, process and store data, and perform calculations faster using binary digits. Charles Babbage is described as the father of computers and Henry Edward Roberts as the father of personal computers. It also lists some common uses of computers in education, hospitals, entertainment, and for railways/airports.
2. Contents
1. WHAT IS COMPUTER
2. FATHERS OF COMPUTER
3. HOW INFORMATION IS PROCESSED IN
COMPUTER ?
4. ADVANTAGES
5. DISADVANTAGES
6. USES
7. PARTS OF COMPUTER
3. Computer is an electronic machine that
can solve different problems , process
data , store and retrieve data and perform
calculations faster .
Computer operates in binary form that
means system only uses two digits –
ZERO ( 0 )
ONE ( 1 )
COMPUTER
FULL FORM :
C - common
O - operating
M - machine
P - purposely
U - used for
T - technological
E - educational
R - research
5. HOW INFORMATION IS PROCESSED IN
COMPUTER ?
Computer accept input ( data ) given by the user . The input is translated into
binary form and processed it to produce output ( information )
6. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Enhances communication
Availability of information
Allows for more convenient
resource sharing
Makes file sharing easier
Highly flexible
Boasts storage capacity
Multitasking
Software installation
It lacks independence
Online crimes / security difficulties
Lacks robustness
Allows for more presence of computer viruses
and malware
Requires an efficient handle
Requires an expensive set-up
Health issues
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7. USES OF COMPUTER
EDUCATION
- Used in schools for teaching
- Used for mathematical calculations
- Students can do their work by using
computers
HOSPITALS
- Help in keeping records of all patients
in a hospital
- Help doctors in controlling operations
their machines
- Help doing another medical task also
8. ENTERTAINMENT
- Used for playing games , listening music
, watching movies
- used to making animated movies and
films
- used in making drawing and designing
RAILWAY AND AIRPORT
- Help in giving info. About the tickets
booking and reservation
- Help in tracking the situation the
following
- Help to keep the record of all
passengers travelling