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Computer Assignment

Submitted by:
Raazia Emaan
Submitted to:
Sir Wasim
Reg. no:
DDNS02153044
Topic:
What is
Computer?
Computer
Definition:
Computer is an electronic machine which
processes raw data to give meaningful
information.

It accepts information (in the form of


digitalized data) and manipulates it for some
result based on a program.

Computer is a combination of two


parts:

 Software
 Hardware
Software:
It is a set of information that tells a
computer what to do. A computer
works according to the given
instructions in software.
Hardware:
The physical parts
of a computer are called
Hardware. The user can see or
touch hardware.

Types of Computer
 Analog Computer
 Digital Computer
 Hybrid Computer
Components of Computer
 Input Device
 Output Device
 System Unit
 Storage Device
 Communication Device

Characteristics of Computer
1. SPEED : Computer is very fast
calculating device. It can execute
basic operations like subtraction,
addition, multiplication and division
at a few microseconds. It can move and
copy data at a speed in the order of
billion instruction per second.

2. ACCURACY : Computer always gives accurate results.


The accuracy of Computer does not go down when they are
used continuously for hours together.
It always gives accurate results.
3. STORAGE CAPACITY : Computer has
a very large storage capacity. A large
volume of information can be stored in
the memory of computer and information
can be retrieved correctly when desired.

4. VERSATILITY : The working of


computer with different types of
data is known as versatility. That
means computer can perform
different types of job efficiently.
Computer can works with different
type of data and information such
as visuals, text, graphics & video
etc. So, versatility is a most
important characteristic of
computer.

5. DILLIGENCE : A Computer can work for long


hours with the same accuracy and speed
because it is free from problems of boredom or
lack of concentration.

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