Name: Shweta Subhash Gawde.

Sub: Information Technology in Accountancy-I

Class: SYBAF (B) Sem - 3
Roll no: 20071

PPT Topic : Fundamentals of computer

What is computer?

An electronic device that accepts data and processes it into useful

information is called a Computer. There are two main aspects of the
computer:

● Input: The data we enter into the computer is called the input. Input,
basically are raw facts for which we want the system to process and
give us an outcome.
● Output: The answer that the computer provides in
● return of the raw data entered, is called output.
 Computer devices
can also be classified
into categories:
● Hardware
● Software
Types of Computer
● Super Computer – The computers which are used to process a
huge amount of data at once are called Supercomputers. They
are mostly used in scientific and engineering operations where
the processing is complex. They are expensive and complicated to
work. For example – The computers used by NASA to launch space
shuttles.
● Mainframe Computer – Computers designed to be used in large
firms and organisations where a lot of people have to work on
the same database are called mainframe computers. They are
almost equally as expensive as Supercomputers and are the
fastest working computers at present. They are mostly used in
Banks.
● Workstation – Usually a single user system is called a work station.
The RAM for such systems is more, and the processors are quite
fast. They are mostly used by an individual and can be used for
multiple purposes.

● Microcomputer – Designed for personal use only. This type of

computers can easily be moved from one place to the other.
They have a personal storage area, input & output unit and
a Central Processing Unit. Examples for microcomputer are
desktop, laptop, mobile phone, tables, etc.
Fundamental Functions of Computer
A computer is used in various spheres of life today, and there are multiple
advantages that the computer has brought in today.
Given below are the functions of the computer:
1. Lengthy calculations which may take hours to be completed manually can now
be done within seconds
2. Easy to use and cost-effective. People can buy them at reasonable prices
3. Reduced manual labour
4. Made storing information easier and more convenient
5. Years of data can be saved in the form of data in computers without the fear of
losing it
6. There can be no question over its accuracy if the input has been given
correctly
Basic Components of Computer
A computer device is made up of various elements which help in its
effective functioning and processing. There are five basic
components of the computer which help in making this processing of
data easier and convenient.
1. Input Unit
2. Output Unit
3. Memory Unit
4. Control Unit
5. Arithmetical and Logical Unit