Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which type of computer is used to measure the heartbeat of a patient?
Which type of computer is used to measure the heartbeat of a patient?
What is the primary characteristic of a general-purpose computer?
What is the primary characteristic of a general-purpose computer?
What is the name of the computer that is designed to perform a single specific task?
What is the name of the computer that is designed to perform a single specific task?
What is the primary difference between a digital computer and an analog computer?
What is the primary difference between a digital computer and an analog computer?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for the three major components of a computer system?
What is the term for the three major components of a computer system?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary characteristic of a microcomputer?
What is the primary characteristic of a microcomputer?
Signup and view all the answers
What kind of computer is known for being the fastest and powerful type?
What kind of computer is known for being the fastest and powerful type?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of computer can handle the workload of more than 100 users at a time?
Which type of computer can handle the workload of more than 100 users at a time?
Signup and view all the answers
What feature distinguishes minicomputers from mainframes?
What feature distinguishes minicomputers from mainframes?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of computer is slower than mainframes even when performing the same tasks?
Which type of computer is slower than mainframes even when performing the same tasks?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of computer is characterized by handling multiple input and output devices simultaneously?
Which type of computer is characterized by handling multiple input and output devices simultaneously?
Signup and view all the answers
Which classification of computer has high-speed data processing capabilities?
Which classification of computer has high-speed data processing capabilities?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Classification of Computers by Size
- Supercomputers: the fastest, most powerful, and expensive type of computer, designed to process vast amounts of data in a short time with high productivity.
- Mainframe computers: multi-programming, high-performance, multi-user computers that can handle the workload of over 100 users at a time, with enormous storage capacity and high-speed data processing.
- Minicomputers: multi-user, general-purpose computers that are slower than mainframes, but capable of performing similar tasks.
Classification of Computers by Purpose
- General Purpose Computers: designed to perform a variety of common tasks, adaptable, but less effective and slower.
- Special Purpose Computers: designed to perform a single specific task, with programs permanently stored in internal memory, making them less expensive.
Classification of Computers by Type
- Analog Computers: measure continuously varying aspects of physical quantities such as electrical current, voltages, hydraulic pressure, and other electrical and mechanical properties.
- Digital Computers: use digits to represent letters, numbers, and special symbols, with on-off (ON-OFF) inputs, and create ON-OFF signals.
- Hybrid Computers: combine digital and analog systems, handling both digital and analog inputs, used in medical science, controlling industrial processes, and scientific applications.
Components of a Computer System
- Hardware: physical components of a computer system.
- Software: intangible components of a computer system, such as programs and operating systems.
- Humanware: the people who use, operate, and manage the computer system.
Microcomputers
- Low-cost digital computers with a single microprocessor, storage unit, and input/output device.
- Designed for individual use only.
- Examples include desktop, laptop, tablet, workstation, PDA, and palmtop computers.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Prepare for your exam by practicing with this quiz containing 70 multiple-choice questions based on the classifications of computers by physical size, purpose, and types. Each question comes with four options labeled A-D, with detailed explanations for the correct answer provided.
