Applications of Computer

Computers are being used in various fields. At present there is hardly any area where computer is not being used. Various applications of computers are being done in the following areas:-


1. Data Processing - Computer is being used to prepare information from large and huge statistical data. It is being used in census, statistical analysis, results of examinations etc.

2. Exchange of Information - Due to the development of different methods of storage and occupying less space, they are proving to be better medium of exchange of information. The development of the Internet has made it the 'highway of information'. 

3. Education - The development of multimedia and computer based education has made it useful for the students. The digital library has ensured universal access to books. 

4. Scientific Research - The help of computer is being taken to solve many mysteries of science. Proper assessment of situations is also possible in the computer. 

5. Railway and Airlines Reservations - With the help of computer, railway and aircraft tickets can be taken from any place to other places and the chances of mistake in this are also negligible.

6. Bank - Application of computer has revolutionized the banking sector. Computers are being used in ATM (Automated Teller Machine) and online banking, payment of cheques, ECS (Electronic Clearing Service), counting of rupees and passbook entry. 

7. Medical - Computer is being used extensively in the detection, analysis, and diagnosis of diseases inside the body. Computers are being used in CT scan, ultrasound, X-ray, and various tests.

8. Defense - Computers are being used in defense research, aircraft control, missiles, radars etc. 

9. Space Technology - Due to the rapid calculation of the computer, the planets, satellites, and the phenomena of space can be studied minutely. Special use of computers is being done in artificial satellites. 

10. Communication - Modern communication system is not possible without the use of computer. Telephone and Internet have given birth to the communication revolution. Fiber is used in computers in optics transmission. 

11. Industry & Business - Production of better quality goods has become possible due to the use of computers in industries. Computers have proved helpful in keeping accounts of work and stock in business.

12. Recreation - Effective entertainment is being presented using computer in movies, television programs, video games. The use of multimedia has made the computer the best means of entertainment.

13. Publication - The use of computer in publishing and printing makes it convenient and attractive. Creating sketches and graphs is now convenient.

14. Administration - The use of e-governance has been possible only with the help of computers to bring transparency in administration, to take the work of the government to the public and for better coordination in various administrative systems. 

15. Digital Library - By giving digital form to the books, they are kept safe for a long time in very less space. By connecting it to the Internet, the information stored in the library can be accessed from any place. 

Nowadays there will hardly be  any such area in which computer is not being used. Computers are being used in many fields like environment, library, traffic, police administration, meteorology, music, painting, astrology, engineering design etc.

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