BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS:
WHAT IS A COMPUTER ?
Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes it under the control of set of instructions (called program), gives the result (output), and saves it for the future use.
Advantages
Following list demonstrates the advantages of computers in today's arena.
High Speed
- Computer is a very fast device.It is capable of performing calculation of very large amount of data.The computer has units of speed in microsecond, nanosecond, and even the picosecond.It can perform millions of calculations in a few seconds as compared to man who will spend many months for doing the same task.
- Accuracy
- In addition to being very fast, computers are very accurate.The calculations are 100% error free.Computers perform all jobs with 100% accuracy provided that correct input has been given.
- Storage Capability
- Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.A computer has much more storage capacity than human beings.It can store large amount of data.It can store any type of data such as images, videos, text, audio and many others.
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