COMPUTER AS A PROCESSING TOOL - IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER AS A TOOL FOR PROCESSING DATA AND INFORMATION (JS1 NOTES)

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COMPUTER AS A PROCESSING TOOL 

IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER AS A TOOL FOR PROCESSING DATA AND INFORMATION

OBJECTIVE: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. State the importance of computer as a tool for processing data and information

The following are advantages of using computers for data processing:

  1. Speed:  data is processed at a very fast rate when using the computer.
  2. Accuracy: The computer is very accurate when processing data, it is not prone to errors like human beings.
  3. Reliability: Computers can work for long periods of time performing repetitive tasks without complaining and a user can be sure that a directive given to the computer will be carried out.
  4. Storage: Computer storage is far more efficient such that the quantity of data stored at any point can be accessed anytime it is required.
  5. Memory Capability: Computer systems can store a huge amount of data or information and they have total and instant recall of these data.
  6. Exchange of information: Computer has the ability to exchange information quickly and easily with computers and other devices.
  7. Efficiency and productivity : Computer allows us to streamline tasks, automate processes, and access information quickly and efficiently.
  8. Running cost becomes lower in the long term.
  9. Overall security: computers are good in saving and securing data and information from third-party in order to avoid hackers, spammer, fraudsters e.t.c
CLASS ACTIVITY
 
1. List and explain any four (4) importance of computer as a tool for processing data and information

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