WHAT IS A COMPUTER OPERATION?
WHAT IS A COMPUTER OPERATION?
A computer operation is a basic task a computer performs to process data and produce results, including input, processing, storage, retrieval, and output. Understanding these helps us use computers efficiently.
THE TWELVE COMPUTER OPERATIONS
THE TWELVE COMPUTER OPERATIONS
Input - Receiving information from the user. Output - Displaying results to the user. Processing - Computing and analyzing data. Backup - Saving duplicate copies of data. Security - Protecting data from unauthorized access.
Storage - Saving data for future use. Retrieval - Accessing previously saved data. Control - Operating and managing the entire computer system.
Communication - Sending and receiving data to and from other computers.
Arithmetic - Performing numerical calculations. Logical - Making decisions based on conditions (True or False).
Comparison - Comparing two sets of data.