´A computer
refers to an electronic device that accepts data, processes data, stores and
produces results as information under the direction of a stored program of
instructions (software) with speed and accuracy.
DEFINITION OF KEYWORDS:
In dealing with what really defines a computer, these core points cannot be left out.
DEFINITION OF KEYWORDS:
In dealing with what really defines a computer, these core points cannot be left out.
´Accepts Data(Input): A computer accepts data(input) from a user or a program. Such data might be
a collection of facts and figures and a set of instructions telling the computer what to do
- ´Processes Data (processing): The computer might do an addition or compare and data into information.
´Stores Information (storage): computers have a component
called memory that holds information.
´Produces the processed information(output) : computers
give out result or information that has been processed
either in soft or hard copy
