BSA 3A

1. Enumerate and discuss the parts of a computer system.

• Input
▪ Webcam - is a digital video camera that can be plugged into a USB port on a computer or
is built into the device itself.
▪ Keyboard - is a computer peripheral that enables users to type text and other
commands.
▪ Mouse - is a pointing tool used to move the pointer.
▪ Scanner - is a tool used to enter text and images into a computer.
• Output
▪ Monitor - is a device that shows data from a computer.
▪ Speakers - is used to play audio from a computer or other audio source.
▪ Printer - is a machine that uses a computer to print text or pictures.
• Input and output
▪ Headset - is a piece of equipment that is worn on the head and has headphones and a
microphone so that you can talk on the phone or online while listening to music or other
audio.
• Processing
▪ Base Unit - is the central component of any communication system, such as a phone, to
which all other components are attached.
• Storage
▪ Optical Disc Drive - A device that reads data from or writes data to an optical disc
▪ USB Flash Drive - is a compact, portable storage device for data that is usually connected
to a computer's USB connection.

2. What are the two types of computer storage? give examples for each.

▪ Primary storage - Random Access Memory (RAM), and Read Only Memory (ROM)
▪ Secondary storage - hard disk drives, solid state drives, removable “USB” drives, CDs, and DVDs.

3. Differentiate classification of computers;

a. According to Purpose; According to their purpose, computers can be classified as general purpose or
specific purpose. General purpose computers are designed to be versatile and perform a range of tasks.
They have the ability to store numerous programs, but they can be slow and inefficient. A specific
purpose computer is designed to handle a specific problem or to perform a specific task. A set of
instructions is built into the machine, meaning that it is dedicated to a single task or problem.

b. According to handling; the different types of computers are analog, digital, and hybrid. Analog
computers work by measuring continuous physical magnitudes and translating them into data. Digital
computers operate with information that is represented in a digital form, and they process data into a
digital value. Hybrid computers are a combination of analog and digital computers, and they use both
analog components and digital memories.

c. According to size; in this classification, there are 5 types of computers which are the super computer,
mainframe computer, minicomputer, micro computer or personal computer and workstations.
Supercomputers are the fastest and most powerful type of computer. They are very expensive and used
for specialized applications requiring enormous quantities of mathematical calculations; Powerful
computers known as mainframes may handle hundreds or even thousands of simultaneous users. They
are immediately beneath supercomputers in the hierarchy, but because they can accommodate more
programs, they are in some respects more powerful than supercomputers; Minicomputers are between
workstations and mainframes in terms of size and power, and during the past ten years, the lines
between giant minicomputers and small mainframes have become less apparent. However, a
minicomputer is typically a multiprocessing device that may accommodate 4 to 200 people concurrently;
Micro computer or personal computers can be divided into three basic categories: desktop, laptop, and
palmtop. Desktop computers are both bigger and smaller than laptops and palmtop PCs. Portable
computers that have a built-in keyboard and screen are called laptops. Palmtop computers are hand-
sized computers without a keyboard, but they do have a screen that can be used for input and output;
and A workstation is generally a personal computer or a laptop used by individual users in a network. In
this context, workstation refers to a user's machine (client machine) as opposed to a "server" or
"mainframe. Workstations usually have more powerful processors and graphics cards than general-
purpose computers, making them better equipped for carrying out computationally intensive tasks such
as video editing or 3D rendering.

4. Give 10 examples (with pictures) of computers with a specific purpose. Indicate the purpose of that
specific computer.

Scientific calculator
Is designed to calculate problems in science, engineering, and
mathematics

Smart TV
Has the ability to enjoy content beyond regular TV channels. A Smart TV
provides your favorite VOD services such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube plus
music streaming services like Spotify, and even various games and sports
content to enjoy as you please.

Atm machine
Often conveniently provide access to cash on a 24/7 basis, without the
need to see a teller or other bank representative. They also commonly
offer the ability to deposit funds, check your balance and transfer money
between accounts
Washing machine
(laundry machine, clothes washer, washer, or simply wash) is a home
appliance used to wash laundry. The term is mostly applied to machines
that use water as opposed to dry cleaning (which uses alternative
cleaning fluids and is performed by specialist businesses) or ultrasonic
cleaners.

Smart phone
allow people to access the internet, play games, and send text messages
in addition to making phone calls and sending emails.

Stove
is an appliance used to cook food by providing heat directly. Some stoves
are enclosed and this leads to people confusing them for ovens but not all
stoves can cook food as some only provide heat.

Printers
is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and
transfers the information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5" by 11"
sheets of paper.

Game consoles
is a computer device used to play virtual, or 'video' games, on a screen.
Some connect to a television; others are handheld with the screens built
into them. Games are either inserted into the device as a disc or card or
downloaded directly onto the device via the internet and the device's
online store.