Basic Definitions of Computers
- A computer is programming machine
- Receive input through input devices
- Process information through processing devices
- Stores the information on storage devices
- Provides output through output devices
Computer
A machine that can receive and store information and change or process it .
In other way a device that computes especially a programmable electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that assembles,stores , correlates, or otherwise processes information.
Information
Knowledge that is communicated.
DATA
The representation of information in a formulized manner suitable for communication, interpretation and communication , processing generally by a computer system.
RAW DATA
The term RAW DATA used to refer unprocessed information
COMPUTER AND ITS PERIPHERALS
An electronic device connected by cable to CPU of a computer
i.e Disk device and printers are important peripherals
