Basic of computer and applications and Characteristics

 

Computer basic

A

computer consists of four major parts: the input, output, CPU (central processing unit), and memory

Input consists of anything you will add into the computer (microphone, keyboard, mouse, scanner), and output is how the computer gives back to you (think screen, speakers, etc.).

Any computer system is dependent by four parts of computer system

CPU

Input

Output

Memory (storage)

Applications of computer

Application Software

Microsoft suite of products (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Internet browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Chrome.

Mobile pieces of software such as Pandora (for music appreciation), Skype (for real-time online communication), and Slack (for team collaboration

Characteristics

Characteristics of Computer System

• Speed. A computer works with much higher speed and accuracy compared to humans while performing mathematical calculations. ...
• Accuracy. Computers perform calculations with 100% accuracy. ...
• Diligence. A computer can perform millions of tasks or calculations with the same consistency and accuracy. ...
• Versatility. ...
• Reliability. ...
• Memory.