Computer
What is a Computer?
A computer is a useful device that needs electricity to run. It is an electronic device
Kinds of Computer
- Personal Computer
- Laptop
- Palmtop
- Super Computers
- Ipod
- Ipad Tablets
What a Computer Can Do?
A computer can do many things to help work easier.
- A computer helps us to type words and numbers.
- A computer help us to compute
- A computer helps us to Draw and Paint objects
- A computer helps us to Play Games
- A computer can Store Information
- A computer helps us to Search for Information
- A computer allows us to listen to music.
- A computer allows us to watch movies.
What a Computer Cannot Do?
- A computer cannot create information. A computer needs its user to input information. Without you, it cannot function.
- A computer cannot correct the wrong information that is fed to it. When you input wrong information, the computer will also give wrong data. This is called garbage in-garbage out.
- A computer cannot work without electricity. A computer needs electricity to function.
What do we see inside the computer laboratory?
- We can see computer sets inside the laboratory
- We can see tables inside the laboratory
- We can see chairs inside the computer laboratory
- We can see cords
- Projectors
- Air conditioning unit
Where can we See Computers?
- Hospital
- Bank
- School
- Mall
- Carpark
- Home
- Movie Theater
- Factory
- Office
- Airport
- Gym
- Studio
How does a computer process data?
It follows three simple steps- A user like you enters data into the computer. Data may be words, pictures, or numbers. This stage is called input.
- The computer works in the data you have entered. This is called processing.
- The computer shows the result in the monitor, the speaker or the printer. This is called output.
Rules in the Computer Laboratory
- Always keep quiet inside the computer laboratory
- Do not play inside the computer laboratory
- Do not bring food or drinks inside the computer laboratory
- Do not touch the cords
- Do not scratch any computer part or the outlet
- Report to your teacher if the computer unit is not functioning properly.
Source: "Getting Ready with Computer" by Virginia C. De Vera and Rosario B. Butaran
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