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INTRODUCTION TO

COMPUTING
OBJECTIVES
What is Computing
Computing Mechanism
I/O Devices
Storage Devices
WHAT IS COMPUTING
The act of calculating: This includes adding, multiplying, and more complex math
functions.
Devices or Machinery used in computing is known as computers
COMPUTING MECHANISM
Computers are electronic and programmable devices that processes data into
information
E.g. 2 + 3 ( Data ; What happens when you combine 2 and 3)
2 + 3 = 6 (Information ; Adding 2 to 3 results in 5)
COMPUTING MECHANISM
Computers are electronic and programmable
devices that processes data into information
E.g. 2 + 3 ( Data ; What happens when you
combine 2 and 3)
2 + 3 = 6 (Information ; Adding 2 to 3 results in 5)

Computers require an input of data to be processed


into information
Electrical Signals
Control Unit
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Arithmetic Logic
Unit
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Memor
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COMPUTING MECHANISM
Input of Data

• Employs use of input devices

Processing of Data Into


Information
• Employs use of processing devices

Output of Processed Data

• Use of Output Devices


INPUT DEVICE
INPUT DEVICE
Electronic Devices that enable the entering of data into the computer for processing

E.g. Keyboards, Mouse, Touchpads, Touch Screens


INPUT DEVICES
INPUT DEVICES
 Scanning Input Devices  Pointing Device
a. OCR a. Mouse
b. Magnetic Reader b. Touch Pad
c. QR Code Reader c. Joystick
d. Camera
e. Scanner
f. Biometric Devices
SCANNING INPUT DEVICES
Convert information on an item into a soft copy

Soft Copy : Display on a monitor that can be


seen but not touched
Hard Copy: Display on an item that can be seen
and touched

Convert information from hard copy to soft


copy
POINTING DEVICE
Biometric Input Devices:
Keyboards:
Advantages:
Advantages:
- Security: Enhances security through
unique biological features. - Familiarity: Keyboards are widely used and
- Convenience: Eliminates the need
familiar to most users.
for passwords or PINs.
- Versatility: Suitable for text-based input and

Disadvantages: various command inputs.


- Cost: Biometric devices can be
Disadvantages:
more expensive.
- Limited functionality: Not ideal for tasks
- False positives/negatives: Not
infallible, and errors can occur. that require precise pointing or drawing.
Mice and Pointing Devices: Microphones:
Advantages: Advantages:
- Precision: Excellent for pointing, - Hands-free: Useful for voice
selecting, and dragging objects on the commands and dictation.
screen. - Accessibility: Allows users with
- Speed: Efficient for navigating mobility issues to interact with the
through graphical interfaces. computer.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages:
- Space requirement: May need a flat - Noise interference: Background noise
surface for optimal use. can affect accuracy.
- Learning curve: Some users may - Limited applications: Not suitable for
find it challenging to use initially. all types of input.
Touchscreens: Webcams:
Advantages: Advantages:
- Intuitive: Natural interaction - Video conferencing: Enables
through touch. face-to-face communication.
- Space-saving: Combines input - Image capture: Useful for
and display functions. photography and video recording.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages:
- Smudging: Prone to fingerprints - Privacy concerns: Potential for
and smudges. unauthorized access.
- Limited feedback: Lack of - Quality issues: Video quality
tactile feedback compared to may vary based on lighting
physical buttons. conditions.

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