Application fields of Computer:
Computer
is one of the most useful electronic machines for our daily life. After the
invention of personal computer it has revolutionized the world and could be
used in every field. Today we cannot imagine the field where computer is not
use. Some major and common application fields where computers are used are
explained below:
1. Home: Home is one of the major application fields of
computer. These days every individual needs computer for doing their personal
work at home like writing letters, drawing pictures, listening music, watching
films, playing games, etc.
2. Education: Another important field of computer is education. Computers
are used in school and colleges for teaching learning purpose. Teacher uses
computer in a classroom to teach different subjects more clearly and easily.
Using computer, students can search books, read books, magazines and journals
in library. Computers are also used in school to keep the records of students’ database,
printing mark sheet, bills, etc.
3. Medicine and Health: Computers are not
only limited to home and education. It is also used in medical sectors. In
hospitals computer are used for diagnosing illness, monitoring the condition of
patients, keeping the necessary records, and many other purpose. In hospitals,
computers are used in the different medical units such as ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). ECG (Electrocardiograph), Operation Theater, Recovery Room, Medical
Ward, etc. Now, all the laboratory tests such as digital X-RAY, CT-SCAN etc.
are based on computers.
4. Entertainment: Computer also plays vital role in the field of
entertainment. It is taken as a good means of entertainment. We can play games
on computer using different game software. Even we can listen music and watch
movie, music video, etc.
5. Business: The use of
computer in the field of business is increasing day by day. Computers are known
as the heart of the modern business. In business, computers are used to keep
the record of goods and employees, to measure the quality of goods, to send
emails, to communicate with the customers, to give online services to the
customers, e-business and so on. The computerized billing system is used in
many departmental stores, shops, malls, etc.
6. Science and Research: Computer is used in
research purposes too. The scientists collect the latest information around the
world through internet. All the scientific researchers are carried out using computers.
Scientists can get accurate experimental results using computer.
7. In Banking Field: Computers are used in
banks for maintaining the accounts of their customers. They take the help
computers for the accurate calculation of payments, interest, and balance
amount. ATM machines are used to draw money.
8. Agriculture: These days computer plays a vital role in the field
of agriculture. The farmers use computer to get information about crops, their
market price, to calculate cost, etc. The agricultural survey department can
also use the computers for the latest and scientific investigations, research
on foods, crops, fruits, vegetables, etc.