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What is a computer?
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A computer is an automatic electric equipment used for calculations. It accepts data, stores it, processes it, retrieves stored data when needed, and prints the result in the desired format.
Why is a computer not called only a calculating machine?
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A computer does much more than calculations. It can process stored data into useful information and reports according to user needs. It is used for many jobs such as accounting, payroll, and report pr…
State the definition of computer given by the International Standard Organisation.
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A computer is a data processor that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic and logic operations, without intervention by a human operator during the run.
State the definition of computer given by the American Institute.
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A computer is a device capable of solving problems by accepting data, performing described operations on the datas and supplying the results of these operations.
What are the main characteristics of a computer?
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A computer has these characteristics: scientific approach, automatic machine, high speed, memory or storage capacity, accuracy, diligence, versatility, and binary system.
What is meant by the scientific approach of a computer?
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A computer works on a scientific approach. It does not get emotional, is not biased, and performs work independently while solving problems.
Why is a computer called an automatic machine?
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Once data and instructions are stored in a computer, it works automatically without manual supervision.
What is the high-speed feature of a computer?
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A computer processes data very fast. Its speed is measured in microseconds or nanoseconds. 1 Micro second = 1/10,00,000 part of one second.
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