LESSON 11: THE DIGITAL WORLD

AILENE SIBAYAN - BOBIER

Faculty, Computer Studies Department
College of Sciences
PSU Main Campus
 Introduction

Today’s world runs on computers. Nearly every aspect of modern life involves computers in some form or fashion.

As technology is advancing, the scale of computer use is increasing. Computers are efficient and reliable; they

ease people’s jobs through software and applications specific to their needs offering convenience. Moreover,

computers allows users to generate correct information quickly and hold the information, so it is available.

Computers and technology affect how we live, work and entertain ourselves.
 What is computer?

A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result

based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed. A programmer is a person

who inputs the data into the computer to get the desired final result.
 Computer Modern day

Computers are used in every field of life. They are used in homes, business, educational institutions, research

organizations, and government offices. They are used for a variety of purposes. They are used as typewriters,

calculator, accounting systems, record keepers, data processors, and telecommunication systems. Following are

some examples of uses of computers:

 A. Education

Computers are used in online classes and online examinations. They are also used in teaching and research. The

students can solve so many problems through a computer. They are also used to collect, store, and evaluate data

from experiments. Nowadays, computers are also being used in distance learning. Programs and computer

based-training.
 B. Medical field

Computers are used in a hospital management system, patient history, medical tests, monitoring, and diagnosis

purpose.
 C. Homes

Our homes also contain many devices that use computer systems. For example, a computer system is used in

the microwave to control its processes. The TV uses a computer to tune to the broadcasting stations.
 D. Business

Businesses use computers for keeping records, printing paychecks, billing customers, preparing tax returns.

Computers are also used to maintain employee’s information and inventories. Nowadays, many businesses use

websites to sell their products and contact their customers. With today’s increasing competition life and global

market environment, it is almost impossible for a firm or organization to stay and remain in the market without the

widespread use of computer technology.

 E. Industry

Computers are used to perform several industrial tasks. They are used to design products, control manufacturing

processes, control inventory, manage projects, etc. Theses machines are also used to control and manage

different manufacturing systems and continuous running of the industry.

 F. Government

Computers are extensively used for word processing, data processing in government offices. They are also used

to a network government office for data communication ad give us a paperless environment.

 G. Entertainment

Computers are playing an essential role in the entertainment of human beings. People can watch TV programs,

shows, movies on the internet, People can play games online, listen to music, and much more entertainment is

available on the internent.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using computer
 Quiz #4

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 Reference

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LESSON 11: THE DIGITAL WORLD

Thank you.

AILENE SIBAYAN - BOBIER

Faculty, Computer Studies Department
College of Sciences
PSU Main Campus