Introduction to

Computer Technology
- Lecture 1-

What is Computer?

What is Computer?
A computer is an electronic device,
operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory
that can accept data (input), process the
data according to specified rules,
produce information (output), and store
the information for future use.
The termcomputerisderived from the
Latin termcomputare, this means to
calculateorprogrammable machine.

What is a computer and

what does it do?
A computer can be defined as a
programmable, electronic device that
accepts data, performs operations on
that data, presents the results, and
stores the data or results as needed.
Being programmable, a computer will do
whatever the instructions called the
program tell it to do. The programs
being used with a computer determine
the tasks the computer is able to
perform.

Basic Functions of Computer

These four primary operations of a
computer can be defines as follows:

Storag
Input entering data into the
e
computer
Processing performing operations
on the data
Output presenting
the results
Proces
Input
Output
Storage saving data, programs,
or
s
output for future use

Data vs. Information

DATA
Data is the raw material that is to be
processed for information or for collection of
details. It is unorganized data or facts that are
to be processed. Data is plain fact and it has to
be processed for further information. Data is
alone enough to get details and find the
meaning of something. Data is useless unless it
is processed or has been made into something.
Data has no meaning when it has not been
interpreted.

Examples of Data
Student Data on Admission Forms:
When students get admission in a college.
They fill admission form. This form contains
raw facts (data of student) like name,
fathers name, address of student etc.
Survey Data:
Different companies collect data by survey
to know the opinion of people about their
product.
Students Examination data:
In examination data about obtained marks
of different subjects for all students is
collected.

INFORMATION
Information is processed data. The data that
can be made useful is known as information.
Information is basically the data plus the
meaning of what the data was collected for.
Data does not depend upon information but
information depends upon data. It cannot be
generated without the help of data. Information
is something that is being conveyed.
Information is meaningful when data is
gathered and meaning is generated.

Examples of Information
Census Report:
Census data is used to get
report/information about total population of
a country and literacy rate etc.
Survey Reports and Results:
Survey data is summarized into
reports/information to present to
management of the company.
Result Cards of Individual Students:
In examination system collected data
(obtained marks in each subject) is
processed to get total obtained marks of a
student.

Use of Computers
1

Computers in the Home

2

Computers in Education
3

Computers in the Workplace

Use of Computers
1

Computers in the Home

Look information
Research, downloads, exchange emails
Pay bills
Manage bank accounts
Check news and weather
Smart appliances

Use of Computers
2
1

Computers in Education
the Home
Students use multimedia programs
to enhance learning
Use productivity presentations
(Word, Powerpoint) for research and
reporting
Teachers use computers to create lesson
plans,
grades, research, deliver classroom topics.
Distance Learning an alternative to
traditional
classroom learning in which students

Use of Computers
3
1

Computers
in in
the
Workplace
Computers
the
Home
Collaboration
computers and the
internet enable
individuals located
in different places
to hold meetings.

Use of Computers
3
1

Computers
in in
the
Workplace
Computers
the
Home
Offsite
Communications
handheld or wearable
computers are often used
by employees who need
to record data or access
remote data when they
are out of the office.

Use of Computers
3
1

Computers
in in
the
Workplace
Computers
the
Home

Customer Service
service professionals
frequently use computers to
process orders and store
customer signature
authorizations.

Use of Computers
3
1

Computers
in in
the
Workplace
Computers
the
Home

Work Authentication
System
allow workers to punch in
and out of work, access
facilities, or other tasks that
require authentication.

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

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Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

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Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

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Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

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Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer

Disadvantages

List some important milestones in

computer evolution and history.
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