Computer Lecture 01.pptxIntroduction to Computers

LECTURE 01
Introduction to Computers
Computers in Society
Components of a Computer
Types of Computers


Definition:
“A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data”

The word "computer" is derived from the Latin word "computare," which means "to calculate"


Computers are used for
Businesses
Communication
Entertainment
Education
Medical Field

1. COMPUTER LECTURE 01

2. OUTLINE Introduction to Computers Computers in Society Components of a Computer Types of Computers

3. Introduction to Computer Definition: “A computer is  an electronic device that manipulates information, or data . It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data” The word "computer" is derived from the Latin word " computare ," which means "to calculate"

4. Introduction to Computer

5. COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY Computers are used for Businesses Communication Entertainment Education Medical Field

6. COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY Computers in Education Access information Interactive Learning Computers in Small Businesses Making businesses more profitable Allow owners to manage Computers in Industry Design Products Control Systems

7. COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY Computers in Government Police Officers Tax Calculation and Collection N ews updates, public announcements Government were first computer users Computers for Entertainment Gaming Movies Digital Content Creation Social Media and Networking

8. COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY Computers in Medical Field Electronic Health Records Medical Imaging Medical Research Health Education and Training

9. COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM Computer system has four parts Hardware Software Data User

10. COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM

11. COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM Hardware: Physical components of a computer system. Includes devices such as CPU, memory, storage, motherboard, and input/output devices. Responsible for executing physical tasks and operations in a computer. Software: Non-physical programs, instructions, and data. Includes operating systems, application software. Software is reinstalled in case of any problem.

12. COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM Data: Pieces of information Computer organize and present data User: People operating the system Most important part Tell the computer what to do

13. INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE Steps followed to process data Input Processing Output Storage

14. INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE

15. TYPES OF COMPUTER Supercomputers Mainframe computers Minicomputers Personal computers (PCs) or microcomputers

16. TYPES OF COMPUTER Supercomputers: The most powerful computer handle large amounts of data and calculations Supercomputers are used for areas related to: Science Engineering Education Supercomputers are used for complex tasks, such as: Weather forecasting Climate research Scientific simulation

17. TYPES OF COMPUTER Mainframe computers a high-performance computer used for large organization Handle thousand of users Mainframe computers are primarily used in : Institutions Research Academics Health care Libraries

18. TYPES OF COMPUTER Minicomputers A mid-range computer that is intermediate in size, power, speed, storage capacity. B etween a mainframe and a microcomputer. Minicomputers are used by small organizations .

19. TYPES OF COMPUTER Personal computers A small computer designed for use by a single user at a time. Types of personal computers Desktop Laptop Smart phone

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