Q. What Is Computer? Explain.: Believe in Yourself My Love
Q. What Is Computer? Explain.: Believe in Yourself My Love
Speed : As you know computer can work very fast. It takes only few seconds for
calculations that we take hours to complete, computer can perform millions
(1,000,000) of instructions and even more per second, we determine the speed of
computer in terms of microsecond (10-6 part of a second) or nanosecond (10 to the
power -9 part of a second).
Accuracy : The degree of accuracy of computer is very high and every calculation
is performed with the same accuracy. It means computer gives very exact
solutions, if there is any error its because of human and inaccurate data.
Storage : The Computer has an in-built memory where it can store a large amount
of data. You can also store data in secondary storage devices such as floppies,
which can be kept outside your computer and can be carried to other computers.
Diligence : A computer is free from tiredness, lack of concentration, fatigue, etc.
It can work for hours without creating any error
Versatility : It means the capacity to perform completely different type of work.
You may use your computer to prepare payroll slips. Next moment you may use it
for inventory management or to prepare electric bills, i.e you can use computers for
many different purposes.
Automatic : computers are capable of automating tasks, means it can
perform tasks without human interference.
Multitasking : this is the special feature of computer, you can perform
many tasks at a single time, like listening to musing, editing photos,
writing a document at a single time.
2. Digital computer : These are high speed electronic devices. These devices are
programmable. They process data by way of mathematical calculations, comparison, sorting
etc. They accept input and produce output as discrete signals representing high (on) or low
(off) voltage state of electricity. Numbers, alphabets, symbols are all represented as a series
of 1s and Os.
2. Mini computers : Mini computers are more powerful than the micro computers.
They have higher memory capacity and more storage capacity with higher speeds. These
computers are mainly used in process control systems. They are mainly used in applications
like payrolls, financial accounting, Computer aided design etc. ex. VAX, PDP-11
4. Super computers : A super computer is the fastest, most powerful and most
expensive computer which is used for complex tasks that require a lot of computational
power. Super computers have multiple processors which process multiple instructions at the
same time. This is known as parallel processing. These computers are widely used in very
advanced applications like weather forecasting, processing geological data etc. ex. CRAY-2,
NEC - 500, PARAM.
The special computer needs specific and input and devices as well as a compatible
motherboard with the processor to conduct work efficiently.