Applications of Computer 1. Education : In educational institutions, the computer is used as teaching aids, information resources and compu...

Applications of Computer

1. Education : In educational institutions, the computer is used as teaching aids, information resources and computing and research means or tools. The computer has generated a new subject of study in terms of computer science, computer engineering and ICT. It is also used to prepare documents, reports, presentations.

2. Business : Computer is also used in business. The computer prints name of the item, rate and price validated to date and other details on the receipt and issues the receipt to the customer, then the total amount to be paid. It is done via electronic medium. Payments are done electronically through the computer.

3. Office : In office accounting, billing preparation of payrolls, data analysis, auditing, investment, inventory control, preparation of budgets, sales, analysis is performed by using computer. In most of the computerized office, word processing and spreadsheet applications are used.

4. Communication : Computers are the backbone of all the telecommunication companies and telecommunication means. It has made the communication faster, easier and cheaper. Communication is done vis email, chat, online conferencing etc using computer.

5. Bank : Computers are used for computations to handle the transaction, to make withdrawls and deposits to customers, to perform online transactions to the customers etc in bank.

6. Medical field : It helps doctors in diagnosis, getting information about patients diseases, required treatments, keeping patient records, online booking. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT scan machine, eye testing machine, ultrasonic machine are built within the computer.

7. CAM/CAD : In the mechanical industry, designers use CAD and prepare the design of machines and machinery parts. CAD is a software package, which helps design engineers and architects to design and prepare drawings. CAD is also used to draw electric and electronic circuit diagrams, to design printed circuit board layouts, LSI/VLSI chips, aircrafts structures etc.

8. Graphics : Computer is being used to draw drawings, graphics and pictures. One need not depend on draftsman or artist for these purposes and available graphic software packages like Adobe Photoshop, Corel DRAW.

9. Robotics :

10. Industry :

11. Military :

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