What are Computer Concepts?

Computer concepts refer to the fundamental ideas and technologies that form the foundation of computer science. These concepts include:

Hardware: This refers to the physical components of a computer system, including the processor, memory, storage, and input/output devices. The mechanical features that make up a computer are referred to as hardware.

Software: This refers to the programs and operating systems that run on a computer and enable it to perform specific tasks.

System and application software are the categories under which software can be divided.

Data: This refers to the information processed and stored by a computer.

Networking: This refers to the technologies and protocols that allow computers to communicate and exchange data with each other over a network.

Programming: This refers to designing, writing, testing, and maintaining software programs and applications.

Computer Languages: 

“Programming languages” are the languages which are used to create a programme or set of instructions. Machine level, Assembly level, and high-level language are the basic categories into which programming languages fall.

Information/Data Representation: 

Computers do not understand human language. Therefore, any information provided to a computer, including words, symbols, images, audio, video, etc., must first be translated into machine language. These data are represented in many ways by computers.

Application software:  Applications are programmes that users can employ to carry out one or more activities. Application software examples include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, etc., from Microsoft.

Understanding these basic computer concepts is essential for anyone who wants to learn about or work in computer science or wants to use computers effectively.