Computer Classification Types

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What is the basis of classification of computers by type?

The way they operate

What type of computers process countable objects?

Digital computers

What is used to measure uncountable objects?

Measure

Which of the following is an example of a digital computer?

Calculator

What type of computers use substances such as liquids or springs to measure values?

Analog computers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an analog computer?

Calculator

What is a characteristic of mammals?

They produce milk and give birth to their young ones.

Which of the following can live on land as well as underwater?

Amphibians

What is a characteristic of reptiles?

They are cold-blooded with scaly skin.

What do birds have?

Feathers.

What do fish have instead of lungs?

Gills

Study Notes

Classification of Computers by Type

  • Computers can be classified based on their size, type, generation, and purpose.
  • There are three main types of computers based on their operation: digital, analog, and hybrid computers.

Digital Computers

  • Process countable objects.
  • Examples: mainframe computers, minicomputers, microcomputers, and calculators.

Analog Computers

  • Process uncountable objects.
  • Use substances such as liquids or springs to measure values.
  • Examples: thermometer, stethoscope, speedometer, liquid dispenser meter, and electricity meter.

Key Concepts

  • "Count" is used for countable objects.
  • "Measure" is used for uncountable objects.

Types of Animals

  • There are five main types of animals: mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles.

Mammals

  • Mammals are warm-blooded animals.
  • Female mammals produce milk and give birth to their young ones.
  • Examples of mammals include bears and humans.

Birds

  • Birds are animals that have feathers.
  • They are born out of hard-shelled eggs.

Amphibians

  • Amphibians are animals that can live on land as well as underwater.
  • They can breathe and absorb water through their thin skin.

Fish

  • Fish are animals that live in water and have gills instead of lungs.
  • They have scales and fins on their body.

Reptiles

  • Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with scaly skin.
  • Almost all reptiles lay eggs.

Learn about the different types of computers, including digital, analog, and hybrid computers, and how they are classified based on their size, type, generation, and purpose.

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