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HANDOUT 1: COMPUTER EDUCATION 7

MAIN TOPIC: Introduction to Computer
SUBTOPICS: Characteristics of Computer; Type of Computer; Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer
WEEK 1: August 2 – 6, 2022

A. COMPUTER

What is a computer?
The term computer is derived from the word “compute” means to calculate. computer is an electronic
device that takes input from the user and processes these data under the control of a set of instructions (called
program) and gives the result (output) and saves future use.
PROCESSING

INPUT OUTPUT
(DATA) INFORMATION

B. TYPES OF COMPUTERS

1. Supercomputer is the fastest computer in the world that can process a significant amount of data very
quickly. The computing Performance of a “supercomputer” is measured very high as compared to a
general-purpose computer.
2. Minicomputer is also known as mini. It is a class of small computers that was introduced into the world
in the mid-1960s. A minicomputer is a computer which has all the features of a large size computer, but
its size is smaller than those. A minicomputer lies between the mainframe and the microcomputer
because its size is smaller than the former one and larger than the latter one.
3. Micro Computer is a small computer. Your personal computers are equivalent to the microcomputer.
Mainframe and Mini Computer is ancestor of microcomputer. Integrated Circuit fabrication technology
reduces the size of Mainframe and Minicomputer.

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 4. Mainframe Computer has shifted from its original reference to the main housing, or frame, that
contained the central processing unit (CPU) of the computer. In those days, all computers were big-like
the size of a garage and the frame for the CPU might have been as big as a walk-in closet.

USES OF COMPUTER

 Home: Computers are used at homes for several purposes like online bill payment, watching movies or
shows at home, home tutoring, social media access, playing games, internet access, etc. They provide
communication through electronic mail. They help to avail work from home facility for corporate
employees. Computers help the student community to avail online educational support.
 Medical Field: Computers are used in hospitals to maintain a database of patients’ history, diagnosis,
X-rays, live monitoring of patients, etc. Surgeons nowadays use robotic surgical devices to perform
delicate operations, and conduct surgeries remotely. Virtual reality technologies are also used for
training purposes. It also helps to monitor the fetus inside the mother’s womb.
 Entertainment: Computers help to watch movies online, play games online; act as a virtual entertainer
in playing games, listening to music, etc. MIDI instruments greatly help people in the entertainment
industry in recording music with artificial instruments. Videos can be fed from computers to full screen
televisions. Photo editors are available with fabulous features.
 Industry: Computers are used to perform several tasks in industries like managing inventory, designing
purpose, creating virtual sample products, interior designing, video conferencing, etc. Online marketing
has seen a great revolution in its ability to sell various products to inaccessible corners like interior or
rural areas. Stock markets have seen phenomenal participation from different levels of people through
the use of computers.
 Education: Computers are used in education sector through online classes, online examinations,
referring e-books, online tutoring, etc. They help in increased use of audio-visual aids in the education
field.
 Government: In government sectors, computers are used in data processing, maintaining a database of
citizens and supporting a paperless environment.
 Banking: In the banking sector, computers are used to store details of customers and conduct
transactions, such as withdrawal and deposit of money through ATMs. Banks have reduced manual
errors and expenses to a great extent through extensive use of computers.
 Business: Nowadays, computers are totally integrated into business. The main objective of business is
transaction processing, which involves transactions with suppliers, employees or customers. Computers
can make these transactions easy and accurate. People can analyze investments, sales, expenses, markets
and other aspects of business using computers.
 Training: Many organizations use computer-based training to train their employees, to save money and
improve performance. Video conferencing through computers allows saving of time and travelling costs
by being able to connect people in various locations.
 Arts: Computers are extensively used in dance, photography, arts and culture. The fluid movement of
dance can be shown live via animation. Photos can be digitized using computers.
 Science and Engineering: Computers with high performance are used to stimulate dynamic process in
Science and Engineering. Supercomputers have numerous applications in area of Research and
Development (R&D). Topographic images can be created through computers.

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C. CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER
1. Speed – As you know computer can work very fast. It takes only few seconds for calculations that we
take hours to complete.

2. Accuracy – The degree of accuracy of computer is very high and every calculation is performed with
the same accuracy. The accuracy level is 7. determined on the basis of design of computer. The errors in
computer are due to human and inaccurate data.

3. Diligence – A computer is free from tiredness, lack of concentration, fatigue, etc. It can work for hours
without creating any error.

4. Versatility – It means the capacity to perform completely different type of work. You may use your
computer to prepare payroll slips. Next moment you may use it for inventory management or to prepare
electric bills.

5. Power of Remembering – Computer has the power of storing any amount of information or data. Any
information can be stored and recalled as long as you require it, for any numbers of years.

6. No IQ – Computer is a dumb machine and it cannot do any work without instruction from the user. It
performs the instructions at tremendous speed and with accuracy. It is you to decide what you want to
do and in what sequence.

7. No Feeling – It does not have feelings or emotion, taste, knowledge and experience. Thus, it does not
get tired even after long hours of work. It does not distinguish between users.

8. Storage – The Computer has an in-built memory where it can store a large amount of data. You can also
store data in secondary storage devices such as flash drive and external drive, which can be kept outside
your computer and can be carried to other computers.

C. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER

Advantages of Computer
1. Multitasking
is one of the major advantages of computer. Person can perform multiple tasks, multiple operation,
calculate numerical problems within few seconds.
2. Speed
Now computer is not just a calculating device. Now a day’s computer has very important role in human
life.
3. Cost/ Stores Huge Amount of Data
It is a low-cost solution. Person can save huge data within a low budget.
4. Accuracy
One of the root advantages of computer is that can perform not only calculations but also with accuracy.

5. Data Security
Protecting digital data is known as data security. Computer provide security from destructive forces and
from unwanted action from unauthorized users like cyber-attack or access attack.
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Disadvantages Of Computer

1. Virus And Hacking Attacks

Virus is a worm and hacking is simply an unauthorized access over computer for some illicit purpose.
Virus is being transferred from email attachment, viewing an infected website advertisement, through
removable device like USB etc.

2. Online Cyber Crimes

Online cyber-crime means computer and network may have used in order to commit crime.
Cyberstalking and Identity theft are the points which comes under online cyber-crimes.

3. Reduction In Employment Opportunity

Mainly past generation was not used of the computer or they have the knowledge of computer they
faced a big problem when computer came in field. As we have seen in banking sector senior bank
employees faced this problem when computer came to the banking sector.

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