YAER WHEN THE FIRST USE OF COMPUTER WAS RECORDED
The first use of computer was recorded in 1613 by a person who carried out
calculation or computation
DEFINATION OF COMPUER
A computer is an electronic device / cable of accepting data works with data
arrementically or logically (processing and produce out as a result of processed data
and store for feature use.
HOW COMPUTER WORKS
Data is entered into the computer through input device (key board) then is received
by the main memory (RAM) store it temporary as it waits to be process it is then sent
to Central Processing Unit(CPU) for processing and finally out putted through the
main output (Monitor)
ICT (Information Communication Technology)
ICT means the sciencefitic means of sending and receiving using sciencefitic
means use computer internet and etc which requires sending and getting
feedbacks.
ADVANTAGES OF USIG COMPUTER
Speed; Computer works at a very high speed and are much faster than human
being in competition.
A computer can perform billions of calculation in 1second.
Time used to perform an operation called the processing speed (Measure in
Megahertz) MHz
Storage; A computer can store large amount of data; It can store a large
amount of data permanently text, graphics, picture, audio and video file easily.
Processing; A computer can processes different type of processing like
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
It can perform logical factions like comparing to decide which one is bigger.
Accuracy; Means to provide result without an error .
Communications; Most computer in now days have the capability of
communicating with others.
Flexibility; Computer are flexible as they be part’s of other machines such as
radio’s, phones, cars and planes.
Recreational; Computer offers recreational offers like game and movies.
Consistency; Computer can performs a similar over again without getting tired
or bored and this day computer are diligent
Disadvantages of computer
Unemployment; Where a job that could be done by 100 people is now being done by
one person within a short time .
Cost; The cost of computer is sub-divided into three section, Cost of training the
user, cost of purchasing the computer and cost of maintained.
Delicate; Computer are delicate and must be handle with allots of care.
Virus; Programmers design to disorganize the proper computer system, Virus can
be spread easily using the internet or internet computers.
Pornography; Easy access to pornography and other offensive materials more
especially computer on internet which even show violent scenes as well as sexual
acts to children.
Crackers; Is a person who access information illegally on the network and goes on to
carried out wallecious actions.
CLASSFICATION OF COMPUTER
By capacity
By function
By purpose
By power
(a) Classification by capacity
Size physical size of computer and the number of user if can accommodate at
time
Categories
Main frame computers computer;
They were the earliest computer around up 1960.
Very large almost to fill a room.
They were water or air cooled.
Very expensive.
Could accommodate up to 1000 user at a time.
Minimum computers;
They are small version of main frame.
Less powerful in operation than main frame.
Have few processers and can support up to 100 users at a go
Can be used for Banking educating and industries area’
Have the same basing structure as the main frame.
Are heavily use network servers in the business industries.
Super computer.
Very powerful micro computer.
They have high mathematical capability .
Are used primary for research purpose oil exploration and weather focusing .
They are large computation with faster processing using multiple processers
and superior technology.
COMPUTER UNITY SYSTEM
A system is a set of inter relate elements working together in an integrated way to achieve a
set of objectives; When computer system is set into a network another computer is created
called connectivity.
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Hard ware is the damageable physical computer system such as a Central Processing Unit
(CPU), Keyboard, mouse, monitor and etc
SOFTWARE
Software is a set of instruction or routines and symbolic language that controlled the
functioning of hardware.
CATERGORIES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE
Input device.
Processing device.
Storage device.
Output device.
INPUT DEVICE
These are devices which input data and instruction in computers. The main input
device are keyboard and mouse.
OTHER OUTPUT DEVICES
Scanner
Digital camera
Modem
Joystick
Microphone Etc
KEYBOARD
The keyboard allows you to enter information into your computer; like the mouse
the keyboard is the means of interacting with computer.
MOUSE
The mouse is a pointing device that allows you to select and manipulate objects you
see on your monitor.
Mouse has at lest two buttons on it the buttons on the left is called primary mouse
buttons (the left click button).
The button on the right is called secondary mouse button (right mouse button).
The mouse have small weal between the two mouse button (scroll weal)
HOW MOUSE IS USED
Rest your hand comfortable on the mouse with your index touching but not pressing
(left mouse)
When moving the mouse pointer (title arrow in the screen moves in the same
direction and move the mouse while aiming towards the monitor.
The buzz words that describe how you use the mouse as follow.
Pointer : Point to an item is to mean to move the mouse pointer so that it’s touching
the item.
