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    A computer is an electronic device that performs four basic operations: input, processing, output, and storage. It consists of hardware components like the central processing unit and input/output devices, as well as software programs. Computers can vary in size from small personal devices for individuals to large servers for organizations, and they provide advantages like speed, storage, and connectivity while also posing disadvantages such as costs, reliability issues, and health risks.

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    A computer is an electronic device that performs four basic operations: input, processing, output, and storage. It consists of hardware components like the central processing unit and input/output devices, as well as software programs. Computers can vary in size from small personal devices for individuals to large servers for organizations, and they provide advantages like speed, storage, and connectivity while also posing disadvantages such as costs, reliability issues, and health risks.

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    A computer is an electronic device that performs four basic operations: input, processing, output, and storage. It consists of hardware components like the central processing unit and input/output devices, as well as software programs. Computers can vary in size from small personal devices for individuals to large servers for organizations, and they provide advantages like speed, storage, and connectivity while also posing disadvantages such as costs, reliability issues, and health risks.

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    DEFINITION

    OF COMPUTER
    FATMA A. NAIHOUM
    DEFINE COMPUTER AND WHAT ARE THE
    OPERATIONS THAT A COMPUTER PERFORMS?

    Definition of computer:
    • A computer is an electronic device.
    • It’s consisted of a collection of components that have been designed to
    perform four basic operations.
    The four operations are:
    • Input
    • Processing
    • Output
    • Storage
    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta
    These four operations together are called
    Information processing cycle (IPOS Cycle)

    input

    storage processing

    output
    HOW THE INFORMATION CAN BE A PART OF
    PROCESSING CYCLE?

    1. Input: Getting (receiving) data into the computer.


    2. Processing: Transforming the data (usually not clear to some) into
    meaningful information that people can understand and use.
    3. Output: Displaying the Information (the processed data).
    4. Storage: Saving the information for later use.

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    WHICH PARTS HANDLE EACH OPERATION IN THE
    COMPUTER ?
    Input devices
    • Enable you to enter data(number, words , pictures, etc…) into the
    computer for processing.
    • Ex: Keyboard, mouse, microphones, scanners, cameras.
    Processing
    • The central processing unit (CPU) is the part that handles the
    processing operation.

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    WHICH PARTS HANDLE EACH OPERATION IN THE
    COMPUTER ? (CONT)
    Output devices
    • Monitors, printers, and speakers
    Storage devices
    • Hardware that holds programs and data for future use.
    • Ex: hard drives (internal, external), CDs, DVDs, USB flash.

    Internal hard drive External hard drive


    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta
    DESCRIBE THE TWO COMPONENTS OF THE
    COMPUTER SYSTEM
    • The computer is consisted of components that has been designed to
    work together.
    • Two major categories: hardware, software.

    Computer system

    hardware software

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    HARDWARE
    All the physical components of the
    computer

    Monitor

    mouse

    keyboard printer
    System unit speakers

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    SOFTWARE
    Set of programs or instructions that direct the
    computer to do a task*

    SYSTEM SOFTWARE APPLICATION SOFTWARE


    • A collection of programs that designed to • Provides instructions that direct the
    run a computer's hardware and other computer’s hardware to perform a
    programs specific function/task for the user.
    ( the foundation/basic for other programs)
    • Operating system (OS)   Ex: Word processing, spreadsheet,
    database, presentation.
    Connection between a computer user and
    a computer hardware.
    Ex: windows , mac OS, Linux

    *www.TechTarget.com
    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta
    OS
    STATE THE TYPES AND CATEGORIES OF
    COMPUTERS
    Computers can vary in size (from small to large)

    Computer categories

    Computers for Computers for


    individuals organizations
    Computers for individuals (personal computers (PCs) )
    • Designed for one user at a time.
    • It’s size, capability and price usually useful for the user.

    Desktop laptop Smart phone Tablet

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    Computers for organizations
    • Store large amounts of data.
    • Process more complex programs.
    • More powerful CPUs, extra RAM.
    • Faster than pcs.
    • Multitasking capabilities.
    • More expensive.

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    Computers for organizations
    Examples:
    Professional workstations - Servers - Midrange servers
    -Mainframes - Supercomputers.

    Computers are your future 12th edition


    www.stratospherenetworks.com
    WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND
    DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS?
    Advantages Disadvantages
    Speed Information overload
    Memory-Storage Cost
    Hardware reliability and Software unreliability
    accuracy
    Multitasking Virus and hacking attacks
    Connection to internet Digital piracy
    Communication Identity theft
    Assistance to disables Health problems

    Computers are your future 12th edition by Catherine LaBerta


    www. easypacelearning.com
    THANK
    YOU.

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