1. Submitted to: Mam Zunaira Khalid Submitted by: Muhammad Majid Roll NO: Bs-CHE-2017-30 Subject: Computer Application University of Sahiwal

2. What Is a Computer?  A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory Page 6 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 2 Collects data (input) Processing Produces information (output) Information Processing Cycle

3. The Components of a Computer  A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware Pages 6 - 8 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 3 Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer Input Device Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people Output Device Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data System Unit Records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media Storage Device Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices Communications Device

4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers Advantages of Using Computers Speed Reliability ConsistencyStorage Communications Disadvantages of Using Computers Health Risks Violation of PrivacyPublic Safety Impact on Labor Force Impact on Environment Pages 9 - 10 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 4

5. Networks and the Internet  A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media Pages 10 - 11 Figure 1-6 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 5

6. Networks and the Internet  The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals Page 11 Figure 1-7 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 6

7. Networks and the Internet  A social networking Web site encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users Page 14 Figure 1-9 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 7

8. Networks and the Internet  People use the Internet for a variety of reasons: Pages 12 - 13 Figure 1-8 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 8 CommunicateResearch and Access Information ShopBank and InvestOnline Trading EntertainmentDownload VideosShare InformationWeb Application

9. Categories of Computers Embedded computers Supercomputers Mainframes Servers Game consoles Mobile computers and mobile devices Personal computers Page 19 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 9

10. Summary Basic computer concepts Components of a computer Networks, the Internet, and computer software Many different categories of computers, computer users, and computer applications in society Page 39 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 1 10