Computer and its components

Computer : Computer itself a combination of different type of separate electronic device. i.e. Computer only will be computer if it has INPUT DEVICE, PROCESS UNIT, and OUTPUT DEVICE.

·         Central Processing Unit (CPU) : It is heart and mind of the computer without this unit computer unable to process.

·         Keyboard : This is an input device which is used to input the data into the computer.

·         Mouse : This is also an input device which is used to input the data into the computer.

·         Monitor : This is an output device which is used to show the result of the instructions.

Computer Security

·         Virus and worms : These are the computer programme which malfunction the computer system. Virus requires a carrier while worms does this by itself. Worm does not requires any carrier.

·         Spoofing : Through this, deceiving the computer users and making the fool.

·         Intrusion or Hacking : If a computer is used and controlled by unauthorised users then it is called hacking and who does this is called hacker. Main purpose of hacking to steal the private data or alter the actual data.

Computer Concepts - Applications of IECT

IECT stands for Information Electronics and Communication Technology. The applications of IECT are as follows −

  • E-governance
  • Multimedia and Entertainment

E-governance

Electronic governance is application of Information Electronics and Communication Technology in running an effective governance system for people. Communication refers to sharing of information between parties like common people, government, business, etc. Almost every government sector has changed to IECT like rail reservation system, gas subsidy disbursal, etc.

Multimedia and Entertainment


Multimedia refers to combination of text, audio, video, graphics, animation, etc. It is one of applications of IECT. Multimedia is used to improve quality of presentation by incorporating information sharing, usage of graphics and animation, motion capture, etc.

 

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