Capabilities and Limitations of a Computer

Capabilities and Limitations of a Computer

Objectives

• Point out computer capabilities and limitations.

• Understand what are its strengths and weaknesses.

• Identify how computers are being used in today's society.

What is a computer?

A computer is an electric device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You can use a computer to type documents, send email, and browse the web.

Capabilities of Computers

Perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.

Capabilities of computers

Respond to a specific set of instructions in a well- defined manner and execute prerecorded instructions.

Capabilities of Computers

Can store and work with large amount of information.

It can be used in different areas or other fields.

What are the limitations of a computer?

Limitations of Computers

Cannot correct inaccurate data.

Limitations of Computers

Cannot imitate human emotions.

Limitations of Computers

It is subject to breakdown.

What it would be without computer?

Uses of Computer in Education

Computer based training

• It is a low cost solution for educating many skills to a large number of people in less time at their own pace.

Online education

• Many website based institutions are offering degrees online by teaching online and assessing students online.

Computer aided learning

• Using computer both the teacher and students can save their time and effort.

Distant Learning

• Students can get education without going outside and attending classes in fixed time frame.

Online Examination

• Online examination is common especially this pandemic.