INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) UGC NET Paper 1 ~ Part 2

Basics of Computers WHAT IS A COMPUTER? A computer is an electronic and programmable machine, constituting a major part of ICT. Computer is a Latin word which means Compute. It’s a calculation machine which responds to particular sets of instructions in a well-defined manner. It is an electronic device which keeps records of plenty of documents. FOUR FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER: These are the four most important functions of computer- Firstly, Input is the raw information which enters the computer from the input devices. Secondly, Process is the operation of data as per given instruction. Thirdly, after data processing Output is the processed data which is given by computer. Lastly, Storage is the area where data can be kept on permanent basis. SIX ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER: These are the 6 important elements of Computer- People : they are the one who operate the computer system. Procedure: these are written in the hardware and software...