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BALIWAG POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Baliwag, Bulacan

CC101 – Introduction to Computing


First Semester | A.Y. 2021 – 2022

MODULE 1

Prepared by:

Marvic V. Ablaza, MM
Assistant Professor I

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INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTING

Computer Overview

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LESSON 1

Computer Overview

Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as an input from the
user and processes it under the control of a set of instructions (called program),
produces a result (output), and saves it for future use. (tutorialpoint.com)

A programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed


mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these
operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are
some of the different types of computers. (dictionary.com)

Today’s world is an information-rich world and it has become a necessity for everyone
to know about computers. A computer is an electronic data processing device, which
accepts and stores data input, processes the data input, and generates the output in a
required format.

Functionalities of a Computer

If we look at it in a very broad sense, any digital computer carries out the following five
functions −

Step 1 − Takes data as input.


Step 2 − Stores the data/instructions in its memory and uses them as required.
Step 3 − Processes the data and converts it into useful information.
Step 4 − Generates the output.
Step 5 − Controls all the above four steps.

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Advantages of Computers
Following are certain advantages of computers.

High Speed

• Computer is a very fast device.


• It is capable of performing calculation of very large amount of data.
• The computer has units of speed in microsecond, nanosecond, and even the
picosecond.
• It can perform millions of calculations in a few seconds as compared to man who
will spend many months to perform the same task.

Accuracy

• In addition to being very fast, computers are very accurate.


• The calculations are 100% error free.
• Computers perform all jobs with 100% accuracy provided that the input is
correct.

Storage Capability

• Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.


• A computer has much more storage capacity than human beings.
• It can store large amount of data.
• It can store any type of data such as images, videos, text, audio, etc.

Diligence

• Unlike human beings, a computer is free from monotony, tiredness, and lack of
concentration.
• It can work continuously without any error and boredom.
• It can perform repeated tasks with the same speed and accuracy.

Versatility

• A computer is a very versatile machine.


• A computer is very flexible in performing the jobs to be done.
• This machine can be used to solve the problems related to various fields.
• At one instance, it may be solving a complex scientific problem and the very next
moment it may be playing a card game.

Reliability

• A computer is a reliable machine.


• Modern electronic components have long lives.

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• Computers are designed to make maintenance easy.

Automation

• Computer is an automatic machine.


• Automation is the ability to perform a given task automatically. Once the
computer receives a program i.e., the program is stored in the computer
memory, then the program and instruction can control the program execution
without human interaction.

Reduction in Paper Work and Cost

• The use of computers for data processing in an organization leads to reduction in


paper work and results in speeding up the process.
• As data in electronic files can be retrieved as and when required, the problem of
maintenance of large number of paper files gets reduced.
• Though the initial investment for installing a computer is high, it substantially
reduces the cost of each of its transaction.

Disadvantages of Computers
Following are certain disadvantages of computers.

No I.Q.

• A computer is a machine that has no intelligence to perform any task.


• Each instruction has to be given to the computer.
• A computer cannot take any decision on its own.

Dependency

• It functions as per the user’s instruction, thus it is fully dependent on humans.


• Environment
• The operating environment of the computer should be dust free and suitable.

No Feeling

• Computers have no feelings or emotions.


• It cannot make judgment based on feeling, taste, experience, and knowledge
unlike humans.

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WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
Instruction: Answer each question concisely.

1. In your own words, how can you define a computer?

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2. Aside from the given above, can you give at least 1 notable advantage and
disadvantage of a computer?

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3. How do you see computers in the future?

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ASSIGNMENT
1. Identify the application of computers in these various fields.
a. Business
b. Banking
c. Insurance
d. Education
e. Marketing
f. Healthcare
g. Engineering Design
h. Military
i. Communication
j. Government

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