ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

OF COMPUTERS

SUBMITTED BY:

Medina, Eric John O.

SUBMITTED TO:

Mrs. Evita Nadja Power

Advantages of Computer:
 Multitasking – Multitasking is one among the main advantage of
computer. Person can do multiple task, multiple operation at a same time,
calculate numerical problems within few seconds. Computer can perform
millions or trillions of work in one second

 Speed – Now computer isn’t just a calculating device. Now a day’s

computer has vital role in human life. One of the most advantages of
computer is its incredible speed, which helps human to finish their task in
few seconds.

 Cost/ Stores huge – Amount of knowledge it’s a coffee cost solution.

Person can save huge data within a coffee budget. Centralized database
of storing information is that the major advantage which will reduce cost.

 Accuracy – One among the basis advantage of computer is which will

perform not only calculations but also with accuracy.

 Data Security – Protecting digital data is understood as data security.

 Task completer – Completes tasks that might be impossible for humans

to complete.

 Communication – Computer helps the user in better understanding and

communication with the other devices.

 Productivity – The level of productivity gets automatically doubled as the

computer can done the work at very fast.

 Reduces work load – Information are often accessed by more than one
person with the necessity for work to be duplicated.

 Reliability – Computers can perform same sort of work repeatedly

without throwing up errors thanks to tiredness or boredom, which are quite
common among humans.

 Storage – The pc has an in-built memory where it can store an outsize

amount of knowledge . You can also store data in auxiliary storage
devices.
Disadvantages of Computer:
 Virus and hacking attacks – Virus may be a worm and hacking is just an
unauthorized access over computer for a few illicit purpose. Virus can go
to other system from email attachment, viewing an infected website
advertisement, through removable device like USB etc.

 Online Cyber Crimes – Online cyber-crime means computer and network

may have utilized in order to commit crime. Cyberstalking and fraud are
the points which comes under online cyber-crimes.

 Reduction employed opportunity – Mainly past generation wasn’t used

of the pc or they need the knowledge of computer they faced an
enormous problem when computer came in field.

 High cost – Computers are expensive. Even the foremost affordable

computers are still very expensive for the typical person in South Africa.
Since computers empower people.

 Distractions/disruptions – If you’ve got ever spent hours browsing the

web or watching videos on YouTube, then you recognize how distracting
computers can be! Because of their high entertainment value.

 Increases waste and impacts the environment – With the speed that
computers and other electronics get replaced, all of the old devices that
get thrown away have a big impact on the environment.

 Health Problems – Prolonged use of computers can lead to various

health Hazards. Too much sitting near the screen results in eye strain and
drying up of the eyes. Also, prolonged sitting leads to neck and back
problems.

2. Does the advancement of today's society help eradicate crime?

Explain.

 Yes, the development of our technology, such as CCTV and scientific

technologies that help to solve the crime, contributes to the eradication of
crime. Although good investigative work will never be replaced by
technology, advancements help law enforcement attempts to keep one
step ahead of criminals. Better enforcement and prevention are made
possible by mobile technology, social media, and quick access to
information. Additionally, advances in crime mapping and video
monitoring have raised public safety and allowed judicial agencies to
focus resources where they are most needed.
3. Identify all parts of a Computer and their function. (With pictures)

1. COMPUTER CASE

 This is the part that holds all of the parts of a

computer to make up the computer system.

 It is usually designed in such a manner to

make fitting a motherboard, wiring, and drives as
easy as possible.

2. MOTHERBOARD
 The motherboard is the main board that is
screwed directly inside the computer case. All
other cards and everything else plugs directly
into the motherboard.

 Its function involves integrating all the

physical components to communicate and
operate together.
3. CENTRAL PROCCESSING UNIT

 The CPU or central processing unit is

basically like the brain of computer
systems. It processes all the information
on a computational level.

 The central processing unit is usually

seated in a socket that utilizes a lever or a
latch with a hinged plate with a cut out in
the center to secure the central
processing unit onto the motherboard.

4. RANDOM ACCESSORY MEMORY (RAM)

 The RAM keeps data ready for the

CPU to process. The RAM speed is a big
contributor to the overall speed of a
computer system.

 RAM or random access memory is a

data storage device that can provide fast
read and write access. RAM is volatile
memory, meaning it loses all the stored
data when power is lost.

5. GRAPHICS CARD/GRAPHICS PROCCESSING UNIT (GPU)

 A graphics card is an output device

that processes the data from the
motherboard and sends the appropriate
information to the computer’s screen for
display.

 A graphics card has a GPU (Graphics

Processing Unit), the main part of a
computer system that requires cooling.
6. SOUND CARD

 They connect up using an IO cable like a

USB cable to your computer or laptop and
provide a line out for your speakers or
headphones.

 A sound processing chip on the card does

all of the audio processing and is usually not a
very powerful processor.

 A sound card can offer a wide range of

connectivity with various audio equipment.

7. HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)

 A hard drive is still found in most

computers to this day. It’s usually a
mechanical drive that stores all the data.
 An operating system is a software
program that’s installed, making a computer
usable like Microsoft Windows.

8. SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD)

 An SSD is also a type of hard drive, but

it doesn’t have any moving parts. It consists
of a bank of flash memory that can hold a
reasonable amount of data.

9. POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU)

  A power supply unit mounts inside the
computer case. This converts the AC mains
supply from the power cord from a wall socket
and supplies the correct DC voltages to all
the components inside the computer.

10. MONITOR OR VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT (VDU)

 A monitor is an output device used to

visualize the graphics data sent from the
computer’s GPU.

11. KEYBOARD

 A keyboard is an input device that is

one of the ways to communicate with a
computer. Typing a key from the keyboard
sends a small portion of data to tell the
computer which key was pressed.

12. MOUSE

 A mouse is an input device that

allows the user to move a pointer displayed
on the monitor and experience a more
intuitive interaction with computer systems.

References:
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-
computer/
https://computerinfobits.com/parts-of-computer-and-their-functions/