PRESENTATION

Module Name: COMPUTER SKILLS

Module Code: CCMCS601
 GROUP MEMBERS:
• Names: MANIRAFASHA Siliro Reg No: 22RP00156
• Names: NIYIGABA Eric Reg No: 22RP00662
• Names: NYANDWI Thomas
• ITUZE Cyuzuzo Adeuntatus
Question 1: Definition of computer system
• Answer:
is a programmable electronic device that can
accept input; store data; and retrieve, process
and output information.
 Question 2: Definition of system and provide
examples
System is a group of components or subsystems that integrate and
function together in order to achieve a specific goal.

EXAMPLES OF SYSTEM
Transport systems
Solar systems
Telephone systems
Question 3: Explain the elements of a system
• Elements of a system are - input and output, processors,
control, feedback, environment, boundaries and
interface.
• Input and output - The main aim of a system is to produce
an efficient output. When an input is entered by the user,
the system processes the input and produces an output.
Question 4: Definition of Data and examples

• Data is a raw form of knowledge and, on its own,

doesn't carry any significance or purpose.
Examples:

Data might include individual prices, weights,

addresses, ages, names, temperatures, dates, or
distances
 Question 5: Definition of information

• Information is a fact, thought or data conveyed

or described through various types of
communication , like written, oral, visual and
audio communications.
 Question 6: Based on examples, Explain 4
main components of computer system
• Input Units
• The central processing unit or CPU
• The Primary memory
• Output units.
Examples:
Input Unit - The devices to input information, such as a keyboard, and mouse.
CPU - The CPU is further broken up into ALU, Control Unit, and Instruction
Unit.
Question 7: Differentiate the 2 main
components of computer system
Question 8: Explain Five Generation of computer
system and write advantages/ Disadvantages for
each.
Advantages of First-Generation Disadvantages of First-
Computers Generation Computers

• It used vacuum tubes which • These were really expensive

during those days were the only computers.
electronic component.
• The efficiency of work was very
low.
• Big consumption of electricity.
 Advantages of Second Disadvantages of Second-
Generation of Computers Generation Computers

• Low cost compared to • A system for cooling was

computers of first-generation. required.
• Better than first-generation • It needed continuous
speed. maintenance.
• Portable compared to the first • Used only for specific
generation.
purposes.
 Advantages of Third- Disadvantages of Third-
Generation of Computers Generation of Computers
• They were quick and reliable. • It’s hard to maintain IC chips.
• IC usage on the computer • Advanced technology was
gives the computer a smaller needed for the development
size. of IC chips.
• This computer generation is • Air conditioning was
highly capable of storing. required.
 Advantages of Fourth Disadvantages of Fourth-
Generation of Computers Generation of Computers
• Heat generation was • The design and manufacture
negligible. of microprocessors are very
• The size was smaller complex.
compared to previous • In certain cases due to the
computers. prevalence of ICs, air
• There was a need for less conditioning was required.
maintenance.
Advantages of Fifth Generation Disadvantages of Fifth
of Computers Generation of Computers

• It operates quicker and • They need all high-level

more efficiently. languages that need to be
• This is available in mastered.
various sizes and • Are more sophisticated.
features.
Questions 9: What are the classification of computers
based on size and powers?

• On the basis of size, there are four types of computer. They

are minicomputer, personal computer, microcomputer,
mainframe computer and supercomputer.
• The supercomputer is the fastest, most expensive, big in size,
and the most powerful computer that can perform multiple tasks
within no second.
 Questions 10:

Advantages of Computer Disadvantages of Computer

Systems Systems
 Speed  Health Issues
 Accuracy  Spread of Pornography
 Stores Huge Data & Information  Virus and Hacking Attacks
 Online Trading  Computer Cannot Take Their Own
 Online Education | Distance Learning Decision NO IQ
 Research  Negative Effect on the Environment
 Forecasting Weather, and Predicting  Crashed Networks
Earthquakes
Question 11. Complete List and Explanation on
Computer Characteristics

 Speed
 Accuracy
 Memory
 Diligence
 Versatility
 Reliability
 Low Cost & Reduced Size