Muhammad Abdul Muqsit Bin Haji Ismail

ICT
23220
TDB 2163/Software Engineering

Quiz 1: Explain the following.

1) When was an electronic computer invented?
The first electronic computer was invented in December 1943 by the name of
Colossus during World War 2.
2) How was the computer different from a calculator including both mechanical
and electronic calculators?
Computer is a multifunction interactive device enhanced with performing
complex calculations and can carry out with the assist of series of instructions
called computer programs can process out the whole task without assistance.
While calculator is a device used to carry out basic math operations and it
works one operation at a time.
3) What are the most important functions in a computer? What kind of role does
the software have?
There are basically for basic functions of computers and they are input,
storage, processing and output.
Input: Receiving or accepting information from outside sources. The most
common way of performing this function is through the information entered
through the keyboard and the click of mouse. There are many other type of
devices for receiving such information like a web cam. Computers are also
able to receive information from other computers and similar devices. When
we use computers for automatic control of machines and processes,
computers are also receive information directly from such equipment and
processes.
Storage: Store information in the computer. The memory is stored in
computer in in several different ways depending on how the information is
used. For simplicity we will classify in two broad categories. First is the
memory in the central processing unit of the computer, and second is the
auxiliary memory. The auxiliary memory includes devices such as fixed hard
drives. The information stored in computer can also be divided broadly used
in two categories. The user data and the instructions used for internal
operation and processing in the compute. These instruction are what we call
computer programs or software.

Muhammad Abdul Muqsit Bin Haji Ismail

ICT
23220
TDB 2163/Software Engineering

Processing: The core of computer operation. The computer processes the

data that is fed to the computer by various means and the data already
contained in internal memory to produce the results that is the core of all
computer application.
Output: The results of the processing are made available for use by any user
or other devices. The most common ways of producing such outputs are
through computer monitor, speakers, and printers. When a computer is
connected to other devices, including through Internet, this output is in the
form of electrical pulses. The output data can also be recorded on to an
external recording medium such as a DVD disk.
The roles of software is to perform specific operations for various
applications. These functions include writing reports, creating spreadsheets,
manipulating images, keeping records, developing websites and calculating
expenses. Examples of application software include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Word and desktop publishing applications. Depending on the specific
application software being used, the function of the software varies from
manipulating text, images, numbers and graphics to creating presentations
and personal websites. Some application software packages concentrate on a
single, specific task, such as word processing and presentation creation.