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What do you know about a computer? Do you use a computer? Why do you use a computer? Where and when did you first use a computer? What is a computer? What is computer science? Why study computer science? What are the Different Sub-fields of Study in Computer Science? What is a computer algorithm? What does a desktop computer look like? Where is a desktop computer utilized? If electronic equipment is given to you, how do you verify it is a computer? Is a computer an electronic product? Do you consider computer science a subfield of electronics or electronics a subfield of computer science? How do you differentiate between a computer and other electronic products? What are the essential parts of a computer? |
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Basic computer education will include these questions: What is a computer? A computer is an electronic device which is capable of receiving the inputs (data from the user), storing it for a desired period of time, manipulating it according to the set of instructions (called program) and producing the output to the user in desired form. It performs a variety of operations in accordance to the set of instructions. |
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What does a desktop computer look like? 
This is the desktop computer in 2012. |
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Where is a desktop computer utilized?
Office Home Home office Library Classroom Widescreen presentation Internet cafe Desktop assembly or parts manufacturing location Data center Other. Most of the people get confused between computer and consumer electronics. Here are differentiating guidelines. If electronic equipment is given to you, how do you verify it is a computer? Can you write, save, and update a word document in electronic format with this electronic equipment? Can you browse the Internet with this electronic equipment? Can you send and receive an e-mail with this electronic equipment? If yes, it is a computer. Is a computer an electronic product? Yes, it is. Do you consider computer science a subfield of electronics or electronics a subfield of computer science? Computer science is a subfield of electronics. How do you differentiate between a computer and other electronic products? These examples will make you understand. Read and understand these facts quickly. The electronic equipment you see such as a microwave oven and refrigerator utilize computer science concepts, but they do not fit in the definition of a computer. Computer science is a subfield of electronics. Some people include electronics as subfield of computer science. There are many definitions of a computer. One is that a computer is an electronic device that can: 1. On input, write, store, and update data 2. Connect to Internet 3. Send and receive e-mails. You can add peripherals to a desktop computer. Consumer electronics in common usage are not able to do these tasks. Computer skills and knowledge are essential for other electronic devices or equipment. The manufacture of a microwave oven needs computer science skills, but the microwave oven is not a computer. The manufacture of microwave oven needs a computer, but the microwave oven itself is not a computer. The manufacture of most products needs a computer. The manufacture of most electronics products needs a computer. Take a look at this. Microwave oven: Computer science concepts are applicable to this product. It is not a computer. What are the essential parts of a computer? Next |