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Computer and Computerised Accounting System — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

Summary of Computer and Computerised Accounting System for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus.

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Overview

Computer is an automatic electric equipment used for calculations, data processing, storage, and output generation. It accepts data, stores it, processes it, retrieves it when required, and prints results in the desired format. In accountancy, computerised accounting system uses the same accounting

Key Concepts

A computer is an automatic electric

A computer is an automatic electric equipment that accepts data, stores it, processes it, retrieves stored data, and gives results in the required for

One definition describes a computer as

One definition describes a computer as a data processor that performs substantial computations, including arithmetic and logic operations, without hum

A computer works with a scientific

A computer works with a scientific approach, functions automatically after instructions are stored, works at very high speed, has large memory or stor

Hardware means the parts of

Hardware means the parts of a computer that can be seen and touched. It includes input devices, the central processing unit, and output devices.

Software is a group of programs

Software is a group of programs. A program is a group of instructions. Software enables the same hardware to perform different jobs.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and definitions of computer.
  • Identify the main characteristics of a computer.
  • Explain the hardware and software components of a computer system.
  • Describe the meaning and features of computerised accounting system.
  • Compare manual accounting with computerised accounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Computer and Computerised Accounting System for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Key topics in Computer and Computerised Accounting System include Meaning and Definitions of Computer, Characteristics of Computer, Components of Computer System, Input Devices, CPU, and Output Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Computer and Computerised Accounting System for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 64 practice questions on Computer and Computerised Accounting System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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