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Computer Disadvantages and Advantages

The document discusses the fundamentals of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that processes data according to programmed instructions. It then outlines the basic functionalities of computers in taking input, storing data, and generating output. The document also lists several advantages of computers like speed, accuracy, storage capacity, and reliability. It provides examples for each advantage. Finally, it notes some disadvantages of computers such as their lack of intelligence and dependence on humans.

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Computer Disadvantages and Advantages

The document discusses the fundamentals of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that processes data according to programmed instructions. It then outlines the basic functionalities of computers in taking input, storing data, and generating output. The document also lists several advantages of computers like speed, accuracy, storage capacity, and reliability. It provides examples for each advantage. Finally, it notes some disadvantages of computers such as their lack of intelligence and dependence on humans.

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COMPUTE

R
FUNDAME
NTALS
KEVIN D. CARATIQUIT
Subject Teacher
COMPUTER
an electronic device that
accepts, processes, stores, and
outputs data at high speeds
according to programmed
instructions
FUNCTIONALITIES
OF A COMPUTER
Takes data as input
Stores the data
Generates output
Accepts and stores data input
Processes the data input, and
Generates the output in a required format
GROUP ACTIVITY
Advantages of Computer Disadvantages of Computer
ADVANTAGES
High Speed
Accuracy
Storage Capability
Diligence
Versatility
Reliability
Automation
Reduction In Paper Work
Reduction In Cost
HIGH SPEED
Computer is very fast device
It is capable of performing
calculation of very large amount of
data.
The computer has units of speed in
microsecond, nanosecond, and even
picosecond
It can perform millions of
calculations in a few seconds as
compared to man who will
spend many months for doing
the same task
ACCURACY
In addition to being very fast,
computers are very accurate
The calculations are 100% error free
Computers perform all jobs with
100% accuracy provided that correct
input has been given
STORAGE
CAPABILITY
Memory is a very
important characteristic of
computers.
A computer has much more
storage capacity than
human beings.
It can store large amount of
data.
It can store any type of data
such as images, videos, text,
audio and many others.
DILIGENCE
Unlike human beings, a
computer is free from
monotony, tiredness and lack
of concentration.
It can work continuously
without any error and
boredom.
It can do repeated work with
same speed and accuracy
VERSATILITY
A computer is a very versatile
machine.
A computer is very flexible in
performing the jobs to be done.
This machine can be used to solve the
problems related to various fields.
At one instance, it may be
solving a complex scientific
problem and the very next
moment it may be playing a
card game.
RELIABILITY
A computer is a reliable machine.
Modern electronic components
have long lives.
Computers are designed to make
maintenance easy.
AUTOMATION
Computer is an automatic machine.
Automation means ability to perform the
given task automatically.
Once a program is given to computer i.e.,
stored in computer memory, the program
and instruction can control the program
execution without human interaction.
REDUCTION IN PAPER
WORK
The use of computers for data
processing in an organization
leads to reduction in paper
work and results in speeding
up a process.
REDUCTION IN
COST
Though the initial investment for
installing a computer is high but it
substantially reduces the cost of
each of its transaction.
DISADVATANGES
No I.Q
Dependency
Environment
No Feeling
NO I.Q
A computer is a machine that has no
intelligence to perform any task.
Each instruction has to be given to
computer.
A computer cannot take any decision on
its own.
DEPENDENCY
It functions as per a user’s
instruction, so it is fully
dependent on human being
ENVIRONMENT
The operating environment
of computer should be dust
free and suitable.
NO FEELING
Computers have no feelings or
emotions.
It cannot make judgment based on
feeling, taste, experience, and
knowledge unlike a human being.
ESSAY(20PTS)
Which is smarter:
computer or humans?
Explain.

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