Chapter 1.

Introduction
To
Computers
Grade 6
A computer is an
electronic device that
accepts Data and
instructions, processes
data and provides the
information as output.
It can also store the
information for future
use.

What is a Computer?
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 1. Input 2. Processing CPU

Getting data and Working on the

instructions into entered data
your computer as per the
instructions

4. Output 3. Storage

How does a Displaying Saving data for

computer work? Processed
information
future use

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Features of a Computer

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Speed Accuracy Diligence Versatility High Storage

A computer is Computers are Computers do Computers can Today’s
capable of 100% accurate not get tired. perform different computers can
performing millions machine. They give They don’t get kind of tasks. store large
instructions per correct results as
bored or lose They can be volumes of data
second. long the input is
correct. GIGO
concentration. used in multiple for a long period
fields. of time.
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Computers have a
wide range of real-
life application.
They can be used in
multiple sectors like
Education, Banks,
Industrial sectors,
Entertainment,
Hospitals,
Advertising, etc. Application Areas of
Computers
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Application Areas of Computers
Education
Computer is very essential tool
which can be used for teaching
and also on online education.
Computer helps teacher to teach
different subject to student in
very interesting way using
multimedia system.
Bank
Computers are used in different
banking and financial areas for
maintaining the accounts,
money transfer, etc. They take
help from the computer to
maintain all the record and
accurate calculation of Payment
and balance amount.
Industries
In the big industries computers
are used to control machines
and tools. The robotics used in
factories are also computer
based. Computer Aided
Design(CAD) are used in the big
factories to design models of
machines and it is more
important in architect engineers
also.
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Application Areas of Computers
Entertainment
Computers are even used in
entertainment area for
entertaining people of all ages.
Different type of entertainment
fields such as, multimedia, film
making, graphics are done with
the help of computer.
Hospitals
The research in health is done
through computer now days.
Computers are used in diagnosis
of disease of a patient. The
doctors in hospital take help of
special computer like, ECG
machines, Ultra sound
machines, CT Scans machines to
diagnosis disease of patients.
Advertising
Computers are even in
advertising sector. Business
advertising, film advertising,
education advertising etc. are
the different field of advertising.
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Weakness of Computer

Zero IQ Lack of decision making power

○ Computer is a dumb machine. It needs a human to ○ A computer cannot make decisions on its own. It
tell how to perform each and every step. needs a user to make decisions for it.

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