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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Five basic operations of a computer

 Inputting:
The process of entering data and instructions into the computer system
 Storing:
 Saving data and instructions to make them readily available for initial or additional processing whenever required
 Processing:
 Performing arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.) or logical operations (comparisons like equal to, less than, greater than, etc.) on data to convert them into useful information
Outputting:
The process of producing useful information or results for the user such as a printed report or visual display
Controlling:
Directing the manner and sequence in which all of the above operations are performed



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1 comment:

  1. very well explained, short,meaningful and understandable language.

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