Module 1:

Types of Computers
For the learner:

Welcome to the Computer Systems Servicing COC1: Install and Configure Computer
System Module 1 on Types of Computers!

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is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

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guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning material while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectation - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module

Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the

concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills

that you understand from the previous lesson.

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Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and

applications of the lessons.
Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the
learning competency.

Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module. Ito po ang parts ng module
 EXPECTATION

At the end of this module, student will be able to:

1. identify the types of computers;

2. classify the computers according to its function and uses;
3. appreciate the benefits of computers in their daily lives.

PRE–TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Direction: Read the following statement correctly and box out the correct
answer.

1. What type of computer is being used for Space Explorations?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

2. Which of the following is an example of Micro Computer?

a. Tianhe-2A b. Fujitsu ICL VME
c. Personal Digital Assistant d IBM Midrange Computer

3. Which of the following type of computer has an 8 to 18 bits word size?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

4. This is also called as the “fastest type of computer”

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

5. Which of the following type of computer use microprocessor?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer
6. What type of computer that when it comes to its speed and storage is mostly
used by Government organizations?
a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Mini Computer

7. This type of computer is often called “Midrange Computer”

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

8. Personal Computer, smartphones and Calculator are type of what?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

9. Minicomputer is mostly used by what?

a. Research Organization b. Government Organization
c. Personal/Individual Use d. Business Organization

10. Which of the following does not belong to Supercomputer use?

a. Space Exploration b. Nuclear Power Testing
c. Earthquake Studies d. production Process

RECAP

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 LESSON

MODULE 1: TYPES OF COMPUTERS

I. Super Computer

The Supercomputers are the most powerful computers regarding

performance and data processing. There are specialized computers used by
large corporations, and task specific computers.

They can do millions of math operations in one second. They 're also called
the "math crunchers". Supercomputer has thousands of processors, hundreds of
gigabytes of RAM, and hard drives that allow hundreds of gigabytes of storage
space, and sometimes thousands.

NASA Supercomputers used for COVID19 Research -Source: nasa.gov

Where it is being used?

 For Research
 For Space Exploration
 For Earthquake Studies
 For Weather Forecasting
 For Nuclear Power Testing
 For Government Systems
II. Mainframe Computers

Mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers, they are certainly

very expensive nevertheless, and many large companies and governmental
organizations are using mainframes to operate their company. Because of its
scale, the Mainframe computers can be lodged in large, air-conditioned
spaces. Nowadays a Mainframe is a very large and expensive computer
capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users
simultaneously.

IBM Mainframes: IBM z Systems z13 (left) and IBM

LinuxONE Rockhopper. (right)

Where it is being used?

 For Telephone Companies for connecting telephone calls

 For TV Network to send shows to million of homes
 For Transportation Department used for traffic signals, railroad and
subway
 For Bank that keeps track of money flow on computer
 For Supermarkets to keep track of their products and prices
 For huge companies or employers that organize their worker’s record
 For Electric company that keep track on their customers electric
consumption, bills and payment.
II. Mini Computers

Minicomputers are often referred to as Midrange Machines. These are

small machines and can be accommodated as super-computers and
mainframes on a disc with not as processing and data storage capabilities.

Minicomputers generally have a word size of 8–18 bits (register size); a

memory size of 32,000–64,000 16-bit words, or 16,000–32,000 32-bit words;
a processing speed of 200–300 kilo-instructions per second (KIPS); and a
price in the range of $3,000 to $50,000.

The mini was relatively small, less than 0.6-meters (two-feet) wide and
mounted in a rack. Its advent also spurred the development of peripherals
that had to be developed at a price consistent with that of the mini while
providing satisfactory performance. delicate systems.

Data General Nova, serial number 1, the first 16-bit

minicomputer, on display at the Computer History Museum

Where it is being used? Popular Mini Computers

 Large Company  K-202

 An Organization  Texas Instrument TI-990
 Business  SDS-92
 Production type of Company  IBM Midrange computers
II. Micro Computer

A computer system that utilizes a microprocessor as its central control

and arithmetic element. The personal computer is one form. The power and
price of a microcomputer is determined partly by the speed and power of the
processor and partly by the characteristics of other components of the
system, i.e. the memory, the disk units, the display, the keyboard, the
flexibility of the hardware, and the operating system and other software.

The Micro-Computers are specially designed for general usage like

entertainment, education, and work purposes. Desktop Computers or
Personal Computer, Gaming consoles, Sounds and Navigation system of a
car, Netbook, Notebooks, PDA, Tablet PC’s, Smartphones, Calculators are all
type of Micro-computers.

Some examples of Micro Computers

Where it is being used? Popular Mini Computers

 General Uses  Apple

 Personal Uses  Dell
 Samsung
 Sony
 Toshiba
 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY#1: PUT ME IN!

Direction: Group each word/phrase by writing them with their corresponding
category.
Super Mainframe Micro
MiniComputer
Computer Computer Computer

Smartphones Math Crunchers 200-300kips processing speed

Tablet Space Exploration Has hundred gigabytes of RAM
PIZ DAINT Personal Computer 0.6m wide and mounted in rack
Summit Use for TV Networks Thousands of microprocessors
PDA IBM z System z13 IBM Midrange Computer
Hitachi Z800 Fujitsu ICL VME use by Telephone company
Sunway Weather Forecasting use by Electric Company
use by Supermarket Data General Nova
 WRAP–UP

A computer is a machine programmable to manipulate the symbols. Its

key features are, it responds in a well-defined manner to a particular set of
instructions, it can execute a pre-registered list of instructions (a program), it
can quickly store and retrieve large quantities of data.

Computers can usually be classified by size and power, such type of

computers are: Supercomputers, which has a thousand of microprocessors
and hundreds of gigabytes of Ram, which is used for massive type of data
such as in Research and Discovery, Space Exploration and Weather
Forecasting. Mainframe Computers is next to Supercomputer, this is the
second type of computer in terms of size and power. Mainframes can support
many of hundreds, or even thousands, of users at the same time.

Minicomputer on the other hand, is a multi-user computer capable of

supporting up to hundreds of users simultaneously and used by Bank
Organization. Lastly is Micro Computer, which is powered by microprocessors
for general use such as entertainment education and work purposes. And this
type of computer is currently the most use of individuals.

VALUING

3 -2 -1 Approach

3 Things that you’ve learned 2 lesson that you can apply on

today your daily life

1 thing that you want to

know/explore more
 POST TEST
MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Direction: Read the following statement carefully and box out of the correct
answer.
1. What type of computer is being used for Space Explorations?
a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

2. Which of the following is an example of Micro Computer?

a. Tianhe-2A b. Fujitsu ICL VME
c. Personal Digital Assistant d. IBM Midrange Computer

3. Which of the following type of computer has an 8 to 18 bits word size?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

4. This is also called as the “fastest type of computer”

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

5. Which of the following type of computer use microprocessor?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

6. What type of computer that when it comes to its speed and storage is mostly
used by Government organizations?
a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

7. This type of computer is often called “Midrange Computer”

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

8. Personal Computer, smartphones and Calculator are type of what?

a. Micro Computer b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe computer d. Minicomputer

9. Minicomputer is mostly used by what?

a. Research Organization b. Government Organization
c. Personal/Individual Use d. Business Organization

10. Which of the following does not belong to Supercomputer use?

a. Space Exploration b. Nuclear Power Testing
c. Earthquake Studies d. production Process
 Super Mainframe
Mini Computer Micro Computer
Computer Computer
Use for TV 200-300kips
Math Crunchers Smartphones
Networks processing speed
Has hundred Thousand of 0.6m wide and
Tablet
gigabytes of RAM microprocessors mounted in rack
Space Personal
PIZ DAINT K-202
Exploration Computer
IBM Midrange
Summit Hitachi Z800 PDA
Computer
use by
Weather IBM z System
Telephone
Forecasting z13
company
use by Electric use by
Sunway
Company Supermarket
Data General
Fujitsu ICL VME
Nova
ACTIVITY1: PUT ME IN
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. A
6. C 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. D
PRE/POST TEST
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