Computer

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Before we go on to explore and know more about the computer let take a look at what this computer mean.

COMPUTER: A computer is a programmable electronic device that accept data through it input device, process the data it receives stores it and send out information as output through it output device.
CHARACTERISTIC OF COMPUTER
  • High speed
  •  Accuracy
  •  Diligence 
  • Reliability 
  • Automation 
  • Storage capability
  •  Reduction in cost 
  • Reduction in paper work 
 DISADVANTAGE OF THE COMPUTER 
  • No I.Q
  • No feelings
  • Dependence
  • Environment  
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER  
Base on Type 
  1. Analog Computers
  2. Digital Computers
  3. Hybrid Computers
Base on Purpose
  1. General Purpose Computers
  2. Special Purpose Computers
Base on Size
  1. Super Computers
  2. Mainframe Computers
  3. Mini Computers
  4. Microcomputers
Base on Generation
  1. First Generation Computers
  2. Second Generation Computers
  3. Third Generation Computers
  4. Fourth Generation Computers
  5. Fifth Generation Computers 
COMPONENT OF THE COMPUTER
Hardware Component
Software Component
Human-ware Component

 Hardware
Hardware are the physical component of the computer that you can touch, feel, move and carry about.
Group into 
Input Device
Output Device
Storage Device

 

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