Name: Muhammad Hassan Ameer

Section: A
Registration No: 19-ME-47
Subject: Computer System & Programming

Assignment#1
Question#1:
Explain the role of computer system in different envoirnments such as home,
business, gaming, education, banking, communication etc?

Answer:
Computer:
Computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with
information. Computer is an electronic device that takes data as input, process it
and gives the result as output.
Computer in Home:
In homes, computer is used as entertainment, for T.V
programs, movies, and music etc.
Computer in Business:
Computers help in research, production, marketing, team
management, business automation, data storage, employees management, and
very helpful to increase the productivity in lower cost, less time with high quality.
The use of computers is important in business.
Computers for Games:
For gaming purposes, computers are used as gaming
machine. Now-a-days, the trend of gaming computers is increasing than X-box and
Play stations console because of their high cost. While gaming computers are low
cost and games can be downloaded free of cost from the internet.
Computers in Education:
Computers are very useful in education field because it
improves teaching and learning process. Computers are used in colleges to provide
the method of teaching in different ways. It is used to educate students effectively.
Many computers based educational programs are available for learning purposes.
Computers in Communication:
Computers are critical for communication and are
center piece of information technology. The common example for the use of
computer for communication is internet.

Question#2:
What was the first computer invented? Explalin.

Answer:
We could argue that the first computer was the abacuss, the slide rule,
invented by “William Oughtred” in 1622. But the first computer resembling today’s
modern machines was Analytical Engine, a device conceived and designed by
British Mathematician “Charles Babbage” between 1833 and 1877.
Analytical Engine:
Analytical Engine, generally considered the first computer, designed and partly
built by the English inventor Charles Babbage in the 19th century (he worked on it
until his death in 1871). While working on the Difference Engine, a simpler
calculating machine commissioned by the British government, Babbage began to
imagine ways to improve it. Chiefly he thought about generalizing its operation so
that it could perform other kinds of calculations. By the time funding ran out for his
Difference Engine in 1833, he had conceived of something far more revolutionary:
a general-purpose computing machine called the Analytical Engine.
Question#3:
Give five examples of Application software which you are using in daily routine?
Explain their working and significance.

Answer:
Application Software:
Application software is a term which is used
for software created for a specific purpose. It is generally a program or collection
of programs used by end users. It can be called an application or simply an app. ...
A software which is developed to help the user to perform specific tasks is
called application software.
Examples:
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc)
 Web Browser (Chrome, Mozila Firefox, Opera, etc)
 Antiviruses (Avast, Norton, etc)
 Media Player (VLC, KM Player, Helix, etc)
 File Viewer (Adobe Reader, etc)
 Console Game (X-box Live, etc)
Microsoft Office:
You can use MS Word in daily life and business to create
professional-looking documents such as resume, letters, applications, forms,
brochures, templates, business cards, calendars, reports, eBooks, and newsletters
in speed with high quality.
Significance:
The Microsoft Office is one of the best application tools that has
drastically and extensively crashed the manner we live in this world. While going
on a job the meeting rooms have been converted into an inspiration of ideas which
are expected to forward by using MS PowerPoint.
 Web Browser:
A web browser, or simply "browser," is an application used to access
and view websites. Common web browsers include Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari. The primary function of a web
browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or "mark up" webpages.
Significance:
It's easy to overlook the importance of the browser now that it's
become ubiquitous in our daily lives. Before the advent of web browsers, users
had to install apps just to chat, watch videos, and listen to music.
Antiviruses:
Antivirus Software is data security utility which is installed in a computer system/PC
with a purpose of protection from viruses, spyware, malware, rootkits, Trojans,
phishing attacks, spam attack and other online cyber threats.
Significance:
 Protection from Viruses & Spyware. ...
 Protection from Phishing Attacks. ...
 Provides Robust Web Protection. ...
 Provides quick scan of removable device. ...
 Two-Way Firewall. ...
 Block Ads and Spam Website. ...
 Provides Password Protection. ...
 Parental Control.
Media Player:
A software program or hardware device capable
of playing a media file or disc. For example, many media players today are capable
of playing audio files such as playing an MP3 song file and video files such as a
short video clip or movie.
Significance:
Media is an important part of our life now, it is playing a very important role in every way
of life. It connects us with the scenarios in the world and informs us many things like
news, history, entertainment etc. ... Media helps in bringing the true facts and
information of the world in front of our eyes.
File Viewer:
Software used to view files such as doc, excel, ppt, pdf file is called file
viewer.
Significance:
File viewer is useful to view documents in everyday of life. By this
software we can easily view the document file. It can also help to create a new
document file. Office and Business work are useless without this software.
Console Gaming:
A console game is a form of interactive multimedia entertainment, consisting of
manipulatable, construction and management · Life simulation · Sports · Vehicle
.... Console games receive commands from the player through the use of an input
.... OnLive is a cross between console and other game streaming software
Significance:
Now-a-days computer games are becoming the source of
entertainment. By playing games the IQ level of human is polished, and his brain
works fast during playing games.

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