Grade 6 - ICT - Revision 01 - Importance of Computers
I.
Functions
of Computer – Entering data, processing them and producing processed data as
InformationInp
II.
Significant
Features of a Computer
- Speed and Efficiency - Finish the task quickly
- Accuracy - Correct Information
- Reliability – Rely on the process and output
- consistency – It produces consistent output
- Storage Capacity – It can store large amount of data
- Cost – Initial cost is high
- Intelligence – work according to the given instructions
III.
Device
with Embedded Computers - Computer Programmed devices are called Embedded Devices
Examples :-
1.
Smart Phones
2.
Washing Machines
3.
Modern Cars
4.
Smart Television
5.
Smart Watch
IV.
Components
of a Computer
a. Input Devices -
Keyboard,
Mouse, Microphone, Web Camera, Barcode Reader, Scanner
b. Output Devices - Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Multimedia
Projector
c.
CPU –
Central Processing Unit – ALU, Memory and Control unit
d. Memory
i.
Main
Memory – RAM
and ROM
ii.
Secondary
Memory - CD, DVD, Flash Memory,
e. Storage devices
i.
Internal Storage - Hard Disk
ii.
External
Storage - CD, DVD, Blu Ray, External Hard Disk,
Pen Drive
f.
Communication
Devices
i.
Network
Interface Card (NIC)
ii.
Modem
iii.
Router
V.
Importance
of Software – Designed to execute certain tasks by using a computer
a.
MS – Word -
Word Processing
b.
MS – Paint - Draw
a Picture
c.
Media
Player - Listen to a Song and Watch Videos
d.
Computer
Games - Playing a Games
e.
Video
Editing Software - To Edit a video, Make a Video
Clip
VI.
Application
of Computer in Various Sectors – Places computers are using
a.
Schools – ICT Lab,
Office, Searching Information on Internet
b.
Banks – ATM,
Electronic Cards (Credit/Debit), Internet Banking, Mobile Banking
c.
Offices – Typing
Letters, Send and Receive Emails,
d.
Hospitals – Digital
Thermometer , Patient Records, Operations, CT Scan, MRI Scan and Ultra Sound
e.
Factories
–
Robotic Technology for Production, Maintain Employee Details,
f.
Agriculture
–
Harvesting, Weeding and Water Supply
g.
Transport – Online
Train and Bus Coaches Ticket Booking,
Schedule Time Checks
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