Computers

Computers

1. What is a computer?

   • an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
   • In simple terms, computer is a machine which can be instructed to accept, process, store and output data

2. what is an input?

   • a place where, or a device through which, energy or information enters a system.put (data) into a computer.
   • what is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system

3. What is a peripheral?

   • able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it
   • A peripheral device is an internal or external device that connects directly to a computer but does not contribute to the computer's primary function, such as computing. It helps end users access and use the functionalities of a computer.

4. what is a storage device?

   • A storage device refers to a computing hardware used to store information permanently or temporarily. The device can be external or internal to a computer, server, and other computing systems. Storage devices are also known as storage medias or storage medium.
   • a piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored

5. what is a process?

   • a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
   • Workflow is the definition, execution and automation of business processes: where tasks, information and documents are passed from one person to another for action according to a set of procedural rules. It involves work by one or more people, and transforms materials, information or services.

6. what is an output?

   • An output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Most computer data output that is meant for humans is in the form of audio or video. Thus, most output devices used by humans are in these categories. Examples include monitors, projectors, speakers, headphones and printers.
   • the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

7. what is a software?

   • the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
   • Computer software, or simply software, is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. This is in contrast to physical hardware, from which the system is built and actually performs the work.