Question

Which of the following works is not done by computer?
1. Computing
2. Processing
3. Understanding
4. Outputting

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Understanding

The correct answer is Understanding.

• UNDERSTANDING:
  • It is a thing that is not performed by machines but requires the human touch.
  • Machines like computers, etc. work according to the commands given to them and can not analyze the action on their own.
  • Thus, understanding is the work not done by a computer.

• COMPUTING:
  • Computing in its absolute terms means using computers for processing data or performing calculations.
  • It can be defined as the process of using computer technology to complete a given goal-oriented task using algorithms.
• PROCESSING:
  • It is the process by which the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the computer converts the data received into information.
  • In other terms, it may be defined as the action or series of actions undertaken by the CPU to convert data into information.
  • It is for this reason the CPU is regarded as the 'brain' of the computer.
  • The general steps involved in the processing are - fetch, decode, execute, and write back.
• ​OUTPUTTING:
  • ​Output is the result given by a computer after processing the data and the process of delivering the output is termed as 'outputting'.
  • Output is most commonly displayed on the computer screen.
  • The devices capable of showing the output are - Monitor, Printer, Plotters, Speakers, Speech synthesizers, etc.