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Definition of Computer

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

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.

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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.

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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


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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

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HARDWARE
All the physical components of the
computer

Monitor

mouse

keyboard printer
System unit speakers

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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
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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

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

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

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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

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THANK
YOU.

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