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ASSIGNMENTS TWO

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 11/10/2024


CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
 Classify computers based on size and power, and explain the characteristics of supercomputers,
mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers.
 Discuss the classification of computers based on purpose, including general-purpose and special-
purpose computers.
 Compare and contrast analog, digital, and hybrid computers, explaining the key differences in how
they process data.
 Examine the classification of computers based on processing capabilities, such as single-user and
multi-user systems, as well as multiprocessing and multitasking systems.
 Classify computers based on architecture, including Von Neumann and Harvard architectures, and
explain how their design principles impact computational processes.

With the aid of a well labelled diagram, discuss different parts of the central processing unit
(CPU).
COMPUTER SECURITY
 Discuss the key principles of computer security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA Triad).
 Analyze the different types of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware,
and discuss their impacts on computer systems.
 Evaluate the role of encryption in protecting data in transit and at rest..
 Examine the importance of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and antivirus
software in maintaining network security.
 Discuss the concept of social engineering attacks, including phishing, baiting, and pretexting, and how
human behavior plays a role in cybersecurity breaches.

Discuss the following basic computer organization elements;

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