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TERMINOLOGY
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04032015
04/03/2015
First session on ICT PGDHRM-5 is on 04/03/2015
TERMINOLOGY
System
Input
Output
Process/Methods
Feedback
feedback
INFORMATION SYSTEM (IS)
Information System
information
Support decision making and control in an
organization.
feedback
INFORMATION SYSTEM
7. Consistency
Computer works in a consistent way. It does not
lose concentration due to heavy work. Computer
performs all jobs with equal attention.
8. Communication
We can connect two or more computers to share
data and hardware (printer, hard disk, CD-ROM
Drive). We can send messages and chat with
other people in world through Internet.
9. Versatile
A computer can perform different types of tasks.
We can use a computer in hospital, bank or at
home.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMPUTER
10. No Feelings
Computer has no feelings. It cannot accept feelings as an
input. Computer cannot work according to the mood of the
user. It cannot be affected by sorrows and happiness.
11. No Intelligence
Computer itself is not intelligent. It only follows the given
instructions. If a computer is given a program for addition
it cannot perform subtraction by itself.
12. Cost Reduction
Computer can reduce cost. We can do a work in less time
and cost by computer. A single person, with computer, can
do work of many people in an office.
13. Diligence
Computer has the ability to work for long times without
tiredness.
COMPUTER
Types of Computer
Analog computer:
Analog computer is used to measure continuous
Analog computer:
1. Thermometer
2. Speedometer
3. Analog clock
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Digital computer:
Process Digital quantities
Any of a class of devices capable of solving problems
by processing information in discrete form
Use binary form ; 0 and 1
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Hybrid computer:
Combination of digital and analog cop.
Exhibit features of analog computers and digital
computers.
Hybrid computer devices are used in hospitals that
may calculate patient's heart function, temperature
and blood pressure etc. This calculation may be
converted into numbers and shown in digital form.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Hybrid computer:
Vital Signs Monitoring Unit (VSM). It has Blood Pressure
monitor, ECG monitor, respiratory monitor, and is also
used for monitoring anesthesia.
Based on size
Micro computer
Most commonly used computers
Desktop, laptop, smartphones etc.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Mini computer
More powerful than micro computers
Multi processing system
May contain one or more processors,
support multiprocessing and tasking
Use as small and mid range servers.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Mainframe computer
Powerful than minicomputer
Used primarily by corporate and governmental
organizations for critical applications
Bulk data processing such as census, industry and
consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning and
transaction processing
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Super Computer
The fastest type of computer.
Very expensive
Input
Input unit consists of input devices. Input devices are
used to enter data and instructions into computer
memory. Examples of input devices are Keyboard,
mouse, scanner, digital camera and microphone etc.
Output
Output unit consists of output devices. Output
devices are used to show results produced by
computer after data processing. Examples of output
devices are Monitor, Printer, plotter, data projector
speaker etc.
FUNCTIONAL UNITS OF A COMPUTER.
2) control unit
acts like the supervisor seeing that things are done in proper fashion
determines the sequence in which computer programs and
instructions are executed
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