It is defined as any collection of facts.

• input

• data

• data prrocessing

• software

It represents the physical and tangible components of computer.

• hardware

• data

• data processing

• software

The manipulation of data into a more useful form.

• hardware

• data

• data processing

• software

Set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function.

• hardware

• data

• data processing

• software

Machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions providedby a software or hardware program.

• computer

• printer

• monitor

• projector

A program that runs and manages the computer.

• software

• application software

• system software

• maintenance software

The vacuum tube based computer generation.

• First Generation

• Second Generation

• Third Generation

• Fourth Generation

Software that is designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular environment.

• maintenance software

• system software

• application software

• windows

Refers to processing of data or information by grouping it.

• Batch Processing

• Online Processing

• Real-time Processing

• Distributed Processing

Computer that is ideally suited for processing tasks that do not require access to huge volumes ofstored data.

• Main Frame Computer

• Mini Computer

• Micro Computer

• Super Computer