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C-6 Computer A2

The document is a worksheet about classifying computers based on their size and speed. It discusses microcomputers like PCs, laptops, and tablets. It also covers workstations, minicomputers which are now called mid-range servers, mainframe computers which can accommodate many users using terminals, and supercomputers which use parallel processing for intensive tasks like weather forecasting.

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C-6 Computer A2

The document is a worksheet about classifying computers based on their size and speed. It discusses microcomputers like PCs, laptops, and tablets. It also covers workstations, minicomputers which are now called mid-range servers, mainframe computers which can accommodate many users using terminals, and supercomputers which use parallel processing for intensive tasks like weather forecasting.

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Worksheet -2 Subject: - Computer Class: - VI Teacher: - Mrs. Suudha Sharma


Name: ______________ Class & Sec: ________ Roll No. ______ Date: 18.04.2020
Lesson 1: Computer Story
Classification of computer on the basis of their size and speed.
Microcomputer
Microcomputers are small computers whose CPU is a microprocessor, contained on single
IC. These computers are also called Personal Computers (PCs). The major types of these are
Desktop, Laptop and hand held (Tablet PCs, Smart phones) computers.
Workstation
A workstation is like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor and a
high quality monitor.
Minicomputer
These computers are very powerful and available at a reasonable price as compared to
mainframe computers, so users in 1960s switched over them. Minicomputers are referred
to as mid-range servers now because PCs have overpowered the digital market.
Mainframe Computers
These are huge computers that can occupy an entire
room or even a whole floor. It can also accommodate
many users at a time. Terminals are used to connect
a user to this computer. A terminal is a device which
has a keyboard and a screen integrated together.
These computers are normally referred to as
enterprise servers.
Supercomputers
These are the most powerful computers as it uses multiple CPUs to work on a problem using
the concept of Parallel Processing. Parallel Processing
is the simultaneous use of more than one CPU to
execute a program. These computers are used for
highly calculation intensive tasks such as weather
forecasting, climate research and physical
simulations.
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Now, answer the following questions:


Q.1. Fill in the blanks
1. _____________ are referred to as mid-range servers.
2. _____________ uses the concept of parallel processing.
3. _____________ are small computers whose CPU is a microprocessor.
4. _____________ can accommodate many users at a time.

Q.2. Answer the following questions:


1. What is a Terminal?
2. When did minicomputers come into existence?
3. Write a short note on wearable devices?
4. What is Parallel Processing?
5. What is a workstation?
Q.3. Solve the given crossword

1 5

Across
1. Computers used for highly calculation intensive tasks such as weather forecasting etc.
2. Computers that are ________computers are referred to as enterprise servers.
3. Mainframe computers use ___________ to connect a user to this computer.
4. _____________ are referred to as mid-range servers.
Down
5. A hand held device.
Homework
Search and draw any two wearable devices.
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Class VI - Answers

Lesson 1- Computer Story

Q.1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Minicomputers

2. Supercomputers

3. Microcomputers

4. Mainframe Computers

Q.2. Answer the following questions:

1. A terminal is a device which has a keyboard and a screen integrated together. These computers
are normally referred to as enterprise servers.

2. In the year 1960

3. Wearable Devices are smart electronic devices (electronic device with micro-controllers) that are
worn close to and/or on the surface of the skin, where they detect, analyze, and transmit
information concerning e.g. body signals such as vital signs, and/or ambient data and which allow in
some cases immediate biofeedback to the wearer. For example: FitBit Flex, Fabric Chest Strap, and
Google Glass.

4. Parallel Processing is the simultaneous use of more than one CPU to execute a program.

5. A workstation is like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor and a high
quality monitor.

Q.3. Solve the given crossword

S U P E R C O M P U T E R

M A I N F R A M E

T E R M I N A L

M I N I C O M P U T E R

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