BS (SE)

2020

Introduction to
Information & Computer

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Table of Contents
1. Computer ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Classifications .............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Uses of Computers .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Computers Aid at Education ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Computers in our Health and Medicine ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Aid of Computers at Financial Institutions 2 ................................................................................. 4
2.4 Computers are a part of our Transport System ............................................................................. 5
2.5 Communication ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.5.1 Smartphone ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.5.2 E-mail ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5.3 Voice recognition ......................................................................................................................... 6
3. Difference between Analog and Digital Computers ......................................................................... 7

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 Classification of Computers ........................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2 Uses of Computer ........................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3 Smartphones .................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 4 Email ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5 Voice Recognition........................................................................................................................... 6

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1. Computer
A computer is a machine that can be instructed to carry
out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer
programming. Modern computers have the ability to follow generalized sets of operations,
called programs. These programs enable computers to perform an extremely wide range
of tasks. A "complete" computer including the hardware, the operating
system (main software), and peripheral equipment required and used for "full" operation
can be referred to as a computer system.

1.1 Classifications
Computers differ based on their data processing abilities. They
are classified according to purpose, data handling and functionality. According to
purpose, computers are either general purpose or specific purpose. General
purpose computers are designed to perform a range of tasks.

Figure 1 Classification of Computers

2. Uses of Computers
Computers have become an essential part of modern human life. Since the invention of
computer they have evolved in terms of increased computing power and decreased size.
Owing to the widespread use of computers in every sphere, Life in today’s world would be
unimaginable without computers. They have made human lives better and happier. There
are many computer uses in different fields of work. Engineers, architects, jewelers, and

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filmmakers all use computers to design things. Teachers, writers, and most office workers
use computers for research, word processing and emailing. Small businesses can use
computers as a point of sale and for general record keeping.

Figure 2 Uses of Computer

2.1 Computers Aid at Education

Computers have its dominant use in the education field which can significantly enhance
performance in learning. Even distance learning is made productive and effective through
internet and video-based classes. Researchers have massive usage of these computers in
their work from the starting to till the end of their scholarly work.

2.2 Computers in our Health and Medicine

Most of the medical information can now be digitized from the prescription to reports.
Computation in the field of medicine allows us tooffer varied miraculous therapies to the
patients. ECG’s, radiotherapy wasn’t possible without computers.

2.3 Aid of Computers at Financial Institutions 2

We know well that computers are being used by the financial institutions like banks for different
purposes. The foremost important thing is to store information about different account holders
in a database to be available at any time. Keeping the records of the cash flow, giving the
information regarding your account

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2.4 Computers are a part of our Transport System

With internet on computers we can know the details of the buses or trains or the flight available
to our desired destination. The timings and even the updates on the delay can also be known
through these computers. We can book our tickets through online. Staff of the transport system
will keep a track of the passengers, trains or flight details, departure and arrival timings by
using computers.

2.5 Communication
Today's communication around the world is almost all digital and handled by computers.
Below are examples of how computers are used in the communication industry.

2.5.1 Smartphone - If you have a smartphone, you have a computer in your

pocket.

Figure 3 Smartphones

2.5.2 E-mail - More electronic mail (e-mail) is sent today than postal mail (snail
mail), and computers handle all creation and distribution of that e-mail.

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Figure 4 Email

2.5.3 Voice recognition - Any phone or another system that uses voice recognition is
using a computer to translate what is heard into text or other data that can be understood
by the computer. (JUW 2020)

Figure 5 Voice Recognition

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3. Difference between Analog and Digital Computers

Analog Computer Digital Computer
Analog computers operate on mathematical Digital computers deal with mathematical
variables in the form of physical quantities that variables in form of numbers that represent
are continuously varying discrete values of physical quantities. The
advantages of digital computers are that they
are versatile, reprogrammable, accurate, and
less affected by outside disturbances
Example: temperature, pressure, voltages, Example: Desktop, laptops, smartphones
etc. etc.

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