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 Computer Fundamentals
WHAT IS COMPUTER?
C --- Commonly
O --- Operating
M --- Machine
P --- Particularly
U --- Used for
T --- Technical and
E --- Educational
R --- Research
DEFINITION OF COMPUTER?

A computer is an electronic
device that accepts input,
processes data, stores data
and produces output.
CPU:
• Central Processing Unit: is
the most important
processor in a given
computer. It executes
instructions of a computer
program, such as
arithmetic, logic,
controlling, and
input/output operations.
Monitor:
• is an output
device that
displays
information in
pictorial or textual
form.
Keyboard:
• is a peripheral input
device that uses an
arrangement of
buttons or keys to
act as mechanical
levers or electronic
switches
Mouse:
• is a hand-held pointing
device that moves a
cursor around a
computer screen and
enables interaction with
objects on the screen.
Motherboard:
• is the main component
of a computer. It is a
board with integrated
circuitry that connects
the other parts of the
computer including the
CPU
RAM:
• Random-Access
Memory is a form of
computer memory that
can be read and
changed in any order,
typically used to store
working data and
machine code
Hard Drive:
• is an electro-
mechanical data
storage device that
stores and retrieves
digital data and where
your software,
documents, and other
files are stored.
DEFINITION OF COMPUTER?
You can use a computer to type
documents, send email, browse
the internet, handle
spreadsheets, do presentations,
play games, and more.
MAIN PURPOSE OF COMPUTER
1. Performing Calculations

Computers are able


to perform logical
calculations such
as mathematical
operations.
MAIN PURPOSE OF COMPUTER
2. Storing Data

A computer will
store any information
in its memory that is
saved by the user.
MAIN PURPOSE OF COMPUTER
3. Retrieving Data

Any information that


has been saved to
the computer can
be retrieved at a
later time.
MAIN PURPOSE OF COMPUTER
4. Processing Data

Every operation or
activity done on a
computer is done
through the
processing of data.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
1. Education
✔ Computers are used in
schools for teaching.
✔ Computers are used for
mathematical calculation.
✔ Students can do their
work by using computer.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
2. Bank
✔ Computers are used in
banks for storing
information about different
account holders.
✔ Computers help in keeping
a record of the cash.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
3. Entertainment
✔ Computers are used for
playing games, listening to
music, and watching
movies.
✔ Computer are used for
making drawings, cartoon
movies and animation films.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
4. Airports/ Railway Station
✔ Computers help in giving information
about ticket reservation and
bookings.
✔ Computers help in giving information
about the arrival and departure
timings of airplane or trains.
✔ Computers help in keeping records
of all passengers.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
5. Office
✔ Computers are used to type
and print documents,
letters, etc.
✔ Computers help in keeping
records of office employees.
✔ Computers help in sending
emails.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
6. Hospitals
✔ Computers help in keeping
records of all patients.
✔ Computers help doctors in
controlling operation
machines.
✔ Computers help in doing a
number of medical test.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE
7. Defense
✔ Computers help in launching
of missiles.
✔ Keeping records of criminals.
✔ Constructing weapons and
controlling their functions.
✔ Establishing communication
links between the soldiers and
their commanders.
USES OF COMPUTER IN OUR DAILY LIFE

8. Designing
✔ Computers help in designing
magazines, newspapers,
books, advertisements, etc.
✔ Computers help in designing
buildings, houses, etc.

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