01 COC Introduction to Computer by Grovestudies
Introduction to Computer by Grovestudies
Content
Introduction to Computer
History
Characteristics of Computer
Basic application of computer
Other Components of Computer
Introduction :-
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data according to the set of instruction called programs. It has the ability to store , retrieve , and process data. A comuter is used to type documents , send E mails , and browse the enternet.
The term computer is derived from the Latin word “computare” means “to calculate”.
What is Computer ?
A computer is an electronic machine that accepts data from the user, processes the data by performing calculations and operation and generate the desired output as a result.
Charles Babbage is the father of Computer
Generally, computer is the combination of hardware and Software, which
converts data into information.
some terms used in computer terminology are described :-
Data :- Unprocessed raw facts and figures, like number, text on pieces of paper, are known as data
Processing :- It is the sequence of action takes on data to convert into information.
Information ;- When data is processed organised structured or presented in a given context as to be useful then it called information.
Instruction:- It is a command given to a computer in the computer language by the user.
Program :- It is a set of instruction given to a computer in order to performe some task.
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