Tuesday 3 May 2011

What is a computer?




 Computer is an electronic device which converts raw data into valid meaningful information.It is fast operating electronic device which automatically accepts and stores input data,processes them and produces results under the direction of a detailed step by step program

Basic operations of computer
1.Input: It is the process of getting or acquiring the information,or it is the raw data or information.By using this we can do any process.
2.Process: It is the transformation process to convert the input into output.
3.Output: It is the result, which comes from the transformation process or it is the outcome of the process.
4.Storing: It is the process of saving the data or information or instructions, so that they can be retained and retrieved whenever required.
5.Controlling: It is the process of directing the manner and sequence in which all the operations are to be performed.