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A computer is an electronic device that processes data to produce information, performing tasks such as input, processing, and output. Key characteristics of computers include automation, high accuracy, speed, diligence, versatility, and the ability to store and recall vast amounts of data. The data processing cycle involves data input, processing, output, and storage, aiming to convert raw data into usable information.

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Computer fundamental

1.WHAT IS COMPUTER?  The word “computer” is comes from the


word “TO COMPUTE” means to calculate.  A computer is normally
considered to be a calculation device which can performthe
arithmetic operations very speedily.  A computer may be defined
as a device which operates upon the data.  Data can be in the
form of numbers, letters, symbols, size etc. And it comes in various
shapes & sizes depending upon the type of computer application. 
A computer can store, process & retrieve data as and when we
desired.  The fact that computer process data is so fundamental
that many people have started calling as “Data Processor”.  A
computer first it gets the Data, does Process on it and then
produces Information.  DEFINATION OF COMPUTER o A
computer is an electronic device which takes input from the user,
processes it and gives the output as per user’s requirement. o So
the main tasks of performed by the computer are:  Input  Process
 Output 2.WRITE DOWN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
COMPUTERSome important characteristics of the computer are as
follow:  Automatic: o Computers are automatic machines because
it works by itself without human intervention. o Once it started on a
job they carry on until the job is finished. o Computer cannot start
themselves. DATA PROCESS INFORMATION 2 Prepared By:
Meghna Bhatt o They can works from the instructions which are
stored inside the system inthe form of programs which specify how
a particular job is to be done.  Accuracy: o The accuracy of a
computer is very high. o The degree of accuracy of a particular
computer depends upon its design. o Errors can occur by the
computer. But these are due to human weakness, due to incorrect
data, but not due to the technological weakness.  Speed: o
Computer is a very fact device. It can perform the amount of work
in fewseconds for which a human can take an entire year. o While
talking about computer speed we do not talk in terms of seconds
and milliseconds but in microseconds. o A powerful computer is
capable of performing several billion (109) simplearithmetic
operations per second.  Diligence: o Unlike human beings, a
computer is free from monotony, tiredness & lack of concentration.
o It can continuously work for hours without creating any error &
without grumbling. o If you give ten million calculations to
performed, it will perform with exactly the same accuracy & speed
as the first one.  Versatility: o It is one of the most wonderful
features about the computer. o One moment it is preparing the
results of a particular examination, the next moment it is busy with
preparing electricity bills and in between it may be helping an
office secretary to trace an important letter in seconds.  Power of
remembering: o Computer can store and recall any amount of data
because of its high storage capacity of its storage devices. o Every
piece of information can be retained as long as desired by the user
and can be recalled as and when required. o Even after several
years, if the information recalled, it will be as accurate as on the
Computer fundamental
day when it was filled to the computers.  No I.Q. o A computer is
not a magical device; it processes no intelligence of its own. o Its
I.Q. is zero. 3 Prepared By: Meghna Bhatt o It has to be told what
to do & in what sequence. o It cannot take its own decision.  No
Fallings: o A Computer has no feelings because they are machines.
o Based on our feelings, task, knowledge and experience we often
make certain judgments in our day today life. o But Computer goes
exactly the way which we have given the instructions. 3.EXPLAIN
THE DATA PROCESSING CYCLE OF COMPUTER.  The computer
Data Processing is any process that a computer program does to
enter data & summarise, analyse or convert data into useable
information.  The process may be automated & run on a computer.
 It involves recording, analysing, storing, summarising & storing
data.  Because data are most useful when it is well presented &
informative. The Data Processing Cycle:  Data Processing cycle
described all activities which are common to all data processing
systems from manual to electronic systems.  These activities can
be grouped in four functional categories, viz., data input, data
processing, data output and storage, constituting what is known as
a data processing cycle.  The main aim of data processing cycle is
to convert the dat

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