1 Module 1 Bco
1 Module 1 Bco
1 Module 1 Bco
A computer works like a human brain. The brain stores information from our senses that
are used to guide our actions. So does the computer, it needs information to work on.
The unprocessed information that enters the computer are called data. The physical
devices that help process the data are called hardware.
Advantages of Computers
1. Speed: Computer operates on data and commands at incredibly fast speed. In one
second, billions or trillions of operations are done by the computer.
2. Storage: Computer can store enormous amount of data and information in its
memory. This information is easily transferred and used anytime and everywhere.
3. Reliability: Computers made of modern technology rarely breakdown and when they
do, they are easily repaired. They could operate the whole day, even months and years
without interruption in some applications. New methods and components have no more
moving parts making them less prone to wear and tear. Advances in technology have
made computers sturdy and less prone to damage.
4. Consistent: If you input the same data into the computer using the same program, it
will give you the same result all the time. If you input incorrect data program, it will also
give you incorrect results, this being known as the computer phrase, “garbage in,
garbage out”.
5. Communicate: People can connect with others by the use of computers. Computers
have made it possible to talk and see other people cheapy over the internet. Information
in all forms are shared faster and easier as well. Internet connection allows access to
information and has made every home a virtual library.
Uses of Computers
1. Computers in Education
● Modern homes have computers for research and learning by students and the family
for school lessons. They are also used to learn about other people, places, current
events and recent technologies.
● Computers in school are used for instruction and learning in Computer, Math,
Science and English. Teachers use images, videos and Computer Based Training
(CBT) programs to present topics visually for optimum learning.
● Courses on the internet called Online Instructions are available to learn various
lessons such as origami, cooking and even a college degree.
2. Computers in Telecommunications
● Computers in homes, schools, private and government offices, hospitals and almost
everywhere are used to get in touch with other people.
● Computers are also used in the mobile phone communications to control calls and
SMS (Short message service) or text traffic.
● VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a voice communication application via the
internet, which costs less than traditional means.
3. Computers in Publishing
● Books, magazines, newspapers, music and videos are important products to share
current information, inspiring and creative stories, great compositions, entertaining
movies, educational books and a lot more are all products of publishing.
● Print publishing such as book, newspapers and magazines, are designed and
prepared using powerful desktop computers using drawing, phot editing and lay out
programs.
8. Computers in Business
● Computers in groceries are used by cashiers to store prices of goods, determine
inventory of goods and locate the goods in the store.
● Computers in offices are used to store daily business deals and transactions.
● Secretaries type their letters on the computer, prints and store them for future use.
_____1. Procedure are step by step instructions to follow when using hardware and
software.
_____2. Computer ethics are rules and guidelines for computer users that allows the
users to do illegal activities on the computer.
_____3. Software are programs that tell the computer what to do.
_____4. Old computers should be disposed off properly since the parts may contain
toxic materials.
_____5. Liquid crystals inside the LCD monitors are not poisonous
._____6. Long and improper use of the computer will not lead to injuries.
_____7. You should not use pirated or copied software in your computer.
_____8. Always ask permission when you want to use computer in school.
_____9. You should be careful in sharing personal information on the internet.
_____10. Computers made of modern technology always break down and are hard to
repair.
_____11. Computer storage is data retention which requires that data is lost when power
is off.
_____12. Information as a result of computer processing is called input.
_____13. People can communicate with others using the computer.
_____14. Modern computers are very slow compared to their predecessors.
_____15. If you input incorrect data to the computer it will give you correct results.
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