The knowledge and ability of using computers and related technologies is basically termed as Computer literacy . Using various computer programmes and other associated applications and knowing how to operate the machine and connected gadgets are the basic of Computer literacy. Computer application has become an integral part of our day to day life. Over the few years the use of computers has increased rapidly in all fields of work and even in personal lives. This is the reason why computer skills or computer literacy throughout the world, has been considered as a significant asset.
Computer in its own is a huge and complex technology and it is impossible for a person to know every little bit of it. The word computer literacy is not applicable for the same. It is the basic knowledge and understanding of computers . Computer technologies are developing and advancing everyday and to cope up with this development new and advanced methods are also being introduced. Computer literacy is an acquired skill and can easily be expanded and upgraded.
Computer literacy has a huge contribution towards the development of global industries as well as communication systems. As all companies are becoming more dependant on computers they want all their employees to have clear basic knowledge of computers and its applications. Computer literacy has made Internet more accessible, thus, making global communication in terms of IT much easier.
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There are several independent computer institutes providing the basic and fundamental knowledge of computers as well as specialized and advanced computer knowledge. Schools and universities also have a huge contribution towards the growth of Computer literacy.
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