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Basics of Computer Assignment#1: Hafiz Muhammad Hammad S2019321034

Computer is an electronic device that processes data under a set of instructions called a program. It takes in raw data as input, processes it, and produces output which can be saved. Charles Babbage is considered the grandfather of computers, having designed the Analytical Engine, one of the first mechanical computers. The basic components of a modern computer are the input and output devices, central processing unit, mass storage, and memory. Computers are classified by size, power, and functionality into categories like analog computers, personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, supercomputers, and microcomputers.

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Basics of Computer Assignment#1: Hafiz Muhammad Hammad S2019321034

Computer is an electronic device that processes data under a set of instructions called a program. It takes in raw data as input, processes it, and produces output which can be saved. Charles Babbage is considered the grandfather of computers, having designed the Analytical Engine, one of the first mechanical computers. The basic components of a modern computer are the input and output devices, central processing unit, mass storage, and memory. Computers are classified by size, power, and functionality into categories like analog computers, personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, supercomputers, and microcomputers.

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BASICS OF COMPUTER

Assignment#1

HAFIZ MUHAMMAD HAMMAD


[email protected]
S2019321034
Basics Of Computer

Computer:
Computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with Information. The term computer
is derived from the Latin term ‘computer’, this means to calculate or programmable machine.
Computer can not do anything without Program. It represents the decimal numbers through a
string of Binary digits. The word ‘Computer’ a usually refers to the center Processor Unit plus
Internal memory.

Charles Babbage is called the "Grand Father" of the computer. The First mechanical computer
designed by Charles Babbage was called Analytical Engine. It uses read-only memory in the
form of punch cards.

Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and
processes these data under the control of set of instructions (called program) and gives the result
(output) and saves output for the future use. It can process both numerical and non-numerical
(arithmetic and logical) calculations.
Digital Computer Definition:
The basic components of a modern digital computer are: Input Device, Output
Device, Central Processor Unit (CPU), mass storage device and memory. A
Typical modern computer uses LSI Chips. Four Functions about computer are:

accepts data Input

processes data
Processing

produces output
Output

stores results
Storage

Input Data:
Input is the raw information entered into a computer from the input devices. It is
the collection of letters, numbers, images etc.process

Process is the operation of data as per given instruction. It is totally internal


process of the computer system.

Output is the processed data given by computer after data processing. Output is also
called as Result. We can save these results in the storage devices for the future use.
Computer Classification:
By Size and Power Computers differ based on their data processing
abilities. They are classified according to purpose, data handling and
functionality.

According to functionality, computers are classified as:

• Analog Computer:
A computer that represents numbers by some continuously variable
physical quantity, whose variations mimic the properties of some system
being modeled.

• Personal computer:
A personal computer is a computer small and low cost. The
term"personal computer" is used to describe desktop
computers (desktops).

• Workstation:
A terminal or desktop computer in a network. In this context,
workstation is just a generic term for a user's machine (client machine) in
contrast to a "server" or "mainframe.

• Minicomputer:
A minicomputer isn't very mini. At least, not in the way most of us think
of mini. You know how big your personal computer is and its related
family.

• Mainframe:
It refers to the kind of large computer that runs an entire corporation.
• Supercomputer:
It is the biggest, fastest, and most expensive computers on earth.

• Microcomputer:
Your personal computer is a microcomputer.

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