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Lesson 1: Classification of Computer

Computers can be classified in several ways: 1) By purpose - general purpose computers can run different programs while special purpose computers are designed for specific tasks. 2) By data type - analog computers are for scientific tasks, digital computers count, and hybrid computers combine analog and digital. 3) By capacity - performance is judged by storage, speed, number of devices, and available software. Computers also vary by size from embedded to mainframe and supercomputers. They have capabilities like speed, repetition, accuracy, and information storage but are limited since they rely on human-generated programs and data.

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Lesson 1: Classification of Computer

Computers can be classified in several ways: 1) By purpose - general purpose computers can run different programs while special purpose computers are designed for specific tasks. 2) By data type - analog computers are for scientific tasks, digital computers count, and hybrid computers combine analog and digital. 3) By capacity - performance is judged by storage, speed, number of devices, and available software. Computers also vary by size from embedded to mainframe and supercomputers. They have capabilities like speed, repetition, accuracy, and information storage but are limited since they rely on human-generated programs and data.

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Lesson 1: Classification of Computer

What is computer?
An electronic device that process and store data.
Computer basic function
1. Input
2. Processing
3. Storage
4. Output
Classification of computer

1. According to purpose

a. General-purpose computers has the ability to store


different program of instruction and perform a variety of
operations.

b. Special-purpose computers designed to perform one


specific task.
2. According to type of data handle

a. Analog computer used for scientific, engineering, and


process-control purposes.

b. Digital computer is a machine that specializes in counting

c. Hybrid computer special-purpose machine which


combines the measuring capabilities of the analog computer
and the logical and control capabilities of the digital computer
3. According to capacity

The performance of machine is judged by the following:

a. Amount of data that can be stored in memory


b. Speed of internal operation of computer
c. Number of type of peripheral devices
d. Amount and type of software available for use with
computer
Other Classification of Computers

1. Embedded computer very small computers which perform a


limited number of preprogrammed instructions.
2. Personal computer small desktop or portable computer based on
a single silicon chip
3. Workstation a desktop computer that is faster, more powerful
and more expensive than personal computer
4. Minicomputer a medium-sized computer that is faster, more
powerful and more expensive than a workstation, but less than a
mainframe
5. Mainframe computer a large, fast and powerful computer
typically used by large business

6. Supercomputer the largest, fastest, and most powerful type of


computer
Capabilities of the Computer

* Speed
* Repetitiveness
* Accuracy
* Logical operations
* Store and recall information
* Self-checking and self-operating
Limitation of Computer

A computers, although it can do different tasks that gives you


100% accuracy with blinding speed, has one limitation.
Remember that the computer is dependent on the program that
gives instruction and data being entered by humans, which means
just that:
 
* It cannot generate information on its own
* It cannot correct wrong instruction
* A computer is dependent on prepared instructions
* A computer has no ability to derive meanings from
objects
Why computers sometimes fail?

1. Input errors
2. Errors in instructing a computer
3. The communication gap
4. Improper control
5. Lack of standard
6. Lack of adequate manufacturer support
Computers in Society
1. Education – computers in schools are used for instruction and learning

2. Telecommunications – everyone uses computer to send messages and other


information all over the world.
3. Publishing – music, videos and books are shared online by their creators
and can be downloaded for free or for a fee to your own computers for
playback.
4. Science and Research – inventors design and test their products in the
computer using simulations to ensure a working model before actual
manufacturing.
5. Health Services – computers in hospitals are used by doctors to store
medical data, patients records, research materials and other information in
the computer to effectively diagnose and treat patients.

6. Travel – airline fares and tickets are now paid online, hotel and housing are
also reserved using the internet and even ship travel are also booked
online.
7. Space Exploration – the NASA uses computers in spacecraft to explore planets and
other heavenly bodies.
8. Business – banks use computers to record customers and account information.
Computers help banks to business away from their location , example ATM.

9. Engineering and Architecture – use computers to design houses, buildings,


bridges, machineries and vehicles even the design and determining electrical
power requirements.
10. Entertainment – computers found at home used by children to play, as well as
listen to music and watch movies.
11. Government Service – uses computers to render service to people. (ex. BIR,
DFA, PSA)
12. Manufacturing – automobiles and other vehicles are manufactured using
computer-aided machineries and robots.

13. Military Applications – use computers to guide weapon systems from any
source and pinpoint targets with precision and accuracy.

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