Summary introduction to computer
Chapter 1
A meaning of computer
A Computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
There are three process of computer
1. Collects data (input)
2. Processing
3. Produces information (output)
The Components of a Computer
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware. There are five type of the components of computer.
1.Input Devices is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer such as keyboard, a mouse, a microphone
2.Output Devices is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people such as printer, monitor,
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1. A personal computer (PC) is general purpose computer whose size, capabilities, make it useful for individuals. Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple.
2. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
- Mobile Computer is a computer that can carry from place to place during usage. Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, netbooks, and Tablet PCs.
- Mobile Device is a small, hand-held computing device. Examples include smart phones, PDAs, handheld computers.
3. A game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system.
4. A server is a computer that controls access to hardware and software on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs.
5. A mainframe is large and powerful data processing systems.
6. Supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer.
7. An embedded computer ’s main purpose is control something. Telephones , televisions, cameras ,washing machines, microwave cookers dishwashers, and cars.
Elements of an Information System
There are Five Element of Information system including
1.) Data/Information 2.) Software
3.) Hardware 4.) People
5.) Procedure
Examples of Computer Usage
1. Home User Personal financial management, Web access, Communications and
Computers are one of the main types of equipment found in offices. They enable you to carry out a multitude of tasks, including email, accounting, word processing and database creation/administration.
Computer- A computer the process-recieves in, thinks about, changes, stores, sends out, displays, and prints data in the form of bits.
1. A person wishes to purchase a personal computer for home usage. Identify the internal hardware components this computer should contain.
Mobile computing is growing at an extremely rapid rate and you can see it everywhere you go. You are probably doing it yourself multiple times a day and don’t even realize it. Phones, laptops, tablets, cloud storage and wireless networks that we use everyday are just a few elements of mobile computing. A survey listed by Bowles states that 26% of smartphone users makes them feel like they are being more productive than without them. (Bowles 2013) I can remember taking typing class in high school and now almost every school in America issues tablets to their students.
ii) Processor I/O : Data may be transferred to or from a peripheral device by
Mobile phones: Is wireless device that allows users to make calls, send text messages and send emails (with the smartphones). As JKJ, it is a state agent mobile phone is needed to be in touch with their customers and colleagues from outside the offices, such as calling the customers from the properties they need to rent or sell.
Input devices is mainly refereed to devices which are used to t provide data to the computer system in order for the computer to process. Without input devices, a computer user would not be able to feed instructions to, or send and store information in, a computer. Some of the example of Input Devices are as following:
What is a computer? There are thousands of different types of computers that are built for an extremely vast range of purposes, but overall, what do you class as a computer? Anything with a CPU?
A computer is equipment that is centralized around the CPU, microprocessor running specific instruction or application. Calculator is a program or app that can run on a computer
There are many different types and forms of computers. What we see as a fast computer for our personal use is actually nothing compared to computers used by companies to perform vast amount of data gathering and computation. The main difference between computers can be categorized into three different categories. The categories are supercomputers, main computers and personal computers.
Computer is an advanced electronic device and consist powerful components to enter data and instructions. The next is electronic device will process these data with control a set of instructions which is called program and the same time will conveys information to other people either hold the data,
1. Software – is to a computer as brain is to a human body. Hardware is functioned by the software. It collects data, organizes them and carries procedures.
Mobile computing has infiltrated every area of our planet and personal lives. We have become so dependent upon our mobile devices they are often referred to as our third limb. Regardless of race, color, creed or location, mobile technology has shrunk the entire world into the palm of our hands. Mobile technology has made research, communication with our friends and family, education, entertainment and even banking possible to do on the go.
A computer is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions. A computer is composed of hardware and software, and can exist in a variety of sizes and configurations. Hardware is the physical equipment of a computer system, including the central processing unit (CPU), data-storage devices, terminals, printer, etc. Software is a program or set of instructions or rules that control the operation of a computer.
Mobile computing is technology that has enabled users to obtain internet services while being in a state of constant motion. Conventionally, internet could only be accessed only via Ethernet cable and users had to sit on one place in order to access internet. In this way, there existed no concept of taking work to a trip or connecting to world anytime. With the invention of mobile computing, users can take their work in their hands. One can now get internet service anywhere needed.