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A ______ is a machine that accepts some kind of information, performs actions and calculations according to a set of instructions, and returns the results of its calculations.
computer
What are the two categories of computer design?
Analog and Digital
ANALOG COMPUTERS are usually ______.
mechanical
ANALOG COMPUTERS solve only one specific kind of ____.
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DIGITAL COMPUTERS process sequences of ______.
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DIGITAL COMPUTERS rely on ______, not _____ components.
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There are 4 types of computers: Supercomputer, Mainframe computers, Midrange computers, and ______ computers.
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Single-user computers are also known as ______ computers.
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Single-user computers are meant to be used by _____ person at a time.
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Single-user computers can be used independently or connected via ______.
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What are the five types of single-user computers?
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What is the main component of a DESKTOP computer?
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The _____ ____, houses the processing and storage devices.
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______ are specialized, single-user computers with more power and features than a standard desktop PC.
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Who are workstations popular among?
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Workstations often have large, high-resolution monitors and accelerated graphics-handling capabilities.
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Notebook computers are also known as ______.
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Some notebooks may be plugged into a ______ _____, which lets a notebook hook up to devices and services such as a full-sized keyboard, large monitor, and local network.
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______ are a variation of notebooks that offer compact size and lower price, but have less processing power.
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Notebooks fall into a category called _____ _____.
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______ _____ are portable, full-featured computers that offer the functionality of a notebook computer and can accept input from a special pen called a ____ or digital pen.
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_______ computing devices are small enough to fit in your hand, but have limited processing power.
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The handheld PCs of the 1990s and early 2000s were commonly known as _____ ______ _____.
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Early PDAs could run a ________ set of software programs.
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- ______ are the largest organizational computers that support thousands of individual users at the same time, with some working from thousands of miles away.
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_- ________ may be devoted to a single purpose or a wide variety of tasks.
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What are the four types of MULTI-USER COMPUTERS?
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_____ ______ are central computers with special software and equipment enabling them to serve as the primary computer in a network of personal computers.
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When requests from the network are too large and complex for one _______, a network may link together several, dozens, or even hundreds of ______.
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What are large groups of servers called?
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These ________ don't need keyboards and screens, so they may not be contained in a big case like a typical PC.
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Each server can be a thin unit, called a ______, which is housed in a rack with the other servers.
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________ ______ are large, powerful systems used in organizations where users frequently need to use the same data.
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Study Notes
Types of Computers
- A computer is a machine that accepts information, performs calculations based on instructions, and returns results.
Categories of Computer Design
- Two primary categories: Analog and Digital.
Analog Computers
- Typically mechanical devices.
- Operate by changing their physical state from a fixed starting point.
- Solve one specific type of problem.
Digital Computers
- Most prevalent type of computer today.
- Process sequences of numbers and convert input into numeric codes for calculations.
- Rely on electrical components rather than mechanical.
- Known for being extremely fast and flexible.
Types of Computers
- Four main types:
- Supercomputers
- Mainframe computers
- Midrange computers
- Personal computers
Single-User Computers
- Also called personal or microcomputers.
- Designed for use by one person at a time.
- Can be used independently or connected via networking.
Types of Single-User Computers
- Five varieties include:
- Desktop computers
- Workstations
- Notebook computers
- Tablet computers
- Handheld personal computers
Desktop Computers
- The main component is the system unit.
- Houses processing and storage devices.
Workstations
- Specialized single-user computers with more capabilities than standard desktops.
- Commonly used by scientists, engineers, and animators.
- Feature high-resolution monitors and enhanced graphics handling.
Notebook Computers
- Known as laptops.
- Can connect to docking stations for expanded functionality with devices like keyboards and monitors.
Netbooks
- Compact and lower-priced notebooks with limited processing power.
Mobile Computers
- Notebooks are categorized as mobile computers.
Tablet Computers
- Portable devices that utilize a stylus for input.
Handheld PCs
- Small computing devices with limited processing power, fitting in the palm of a hand.
- Early handheld PCs were known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
Multi-User Computers
- Designed to support thousands of users simultaneously.
- Can serve single or varied tasks.
Types of Multi-User Computers
- Four main types include:
- Network servers
- Mainframe computers
- Minicomputers (midrange)
- Supercomputers
Network Servers
- Serve as central computers in a network, providing resources to personal computers.
- Complex requests may require multiple servers linked together.
Clusters and Server Farms
- Large groups of servers can be organized into clusters or server farms.
- They often do not require traditional keyboards and screens.
Blade Servers
- Thin units housed in racks with other servers.
Mainframe Computers
- Large, powerful systems used by organizations where multiple users need access to the same data frequently.
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