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Introduction to Computer

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2 Types of the computer

 Division depend on design and working of a computer, which differs on the type of data
that inters into it and the form of its output.
 Three types of computer
1. Analog computer
2. Digital computer
3. Hybrid computer
3 Types of the computer

1. Analog computer
 Accept data in continuous or physical form
 Represent it in suitable form to perform scientific operation.
 Analog data example: distance, speed, pressure, temperature, voltage, current, etc.
 Fast in process
 Used for complex scientific calculation
 Used in industrial units to control various process.
4 Types of computer

2. Digital computer
 Accept data in form of digits ( represents in “ discrete number” and process
in “ Arithmetic and logic operation”).
 Store large amount of data and information
 Used in ( business, education, health, banking, transport, etc.).
 Many size and shapes.
5 Types of computer
3. Hybrid computer:
 Combination of digital and analog computer.
 Special purpose computer
 Fast and accurate
 Helps the user to handle both computer.
 Used in scientific applications and monitoring industries process
 Used in hospitals to carryout medical investigation and to watch patients health
state in ICU (intensive care unit) and alert the doctors to handle any usual
situation.
 Also used in spaceship, guided missiles, etc.
6 Computer Classification

 Computers can be classified by size and power to:


1. Personal computer (PCs)
2. Minicomputer
3. Mainframe
4. Super Computer
7 Four Kinds of Computers
2. Minicomputers
1. Microcomputers

3. Mainframe computers
4. Supercomputers
8 Micro-computer

 Microcomputer =>Personal Computer => PC


 There are 3 types of the Microcomputers :
1.Laptop
2.Desktop
3.Workstation
9 Computer Classification
 Personal computer (PCs): a small, single-user
computer based on a microprocessor. In addition to the
microprocessor, a personal computer has a keyboard for
entering data, a monitor for displaying information, and a
storage device for saving data.
 Workstation: a powerful, single-user computer. A
workstation is like a personal computer, but it has
a more powerful microprocessor and a higher-
quality monitor.
10 Computer Classification
 Minicomputer: multi-user computer capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds
of users simultaneously.
 Desk-sized
 More processing speed and storage capacity than microcomputers
 General data processing needs at small companies
 Larger companies use them for specific purposes

 Mainframe: powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting many


hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
 Larger machines with special wiring and environmental controls
 Faster processing and greater storage than minicomputers
 Typical machine in large organizations
11 Computer Classification

 Supercomputer: an extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of


instructions per second.
 The most powerful of the four categories
 Used by very large organizations, particularly for very math-intensive types of
tasks
12 Computer Classification
 Compare between the previous type of
computers based on
 Price
 Processing Speed
 Storage Capacity
 Powerful
 Single-user or Multi-user
 Computer Size
13 Data, Information and Knowledge

 Information:
 For data to become information, it must be
contextualized, categorized, calculated and
condensed. (Processing)
 it is data with relevance and purpose.
14 Data, Information and Knowledge

 Knowledge:
 Knowledge is closely linked to doing and implies
know-how and understanding.
 Processing Information
15 Data, Information and Knowledge

 Data: symbols
 Information: data that are processed to be useful;
provides answers to "who", "what", "where", and
"when" questions
 Knowledge: application of data and information;
answers "how" questions
16 Data, Information and Knowledge
17 Data, Information and Knowledge

 Processing data produces


information, and processing
information produces knowledge.
18 Characteristics of Computer

1.Speed
2.Accuracy
3.Diligence
4.Storage Capability
5.Versatility
19 Characteristics of Computer

 Speed :The computer can process data very fast,


at the rate of millions of instructions per second
 Accuracy: Computer provides a high degree of accuracy. For
example, the computer can accurately give the result of division
of any two numbers up to 10 decimal places.
 Diligence: When used for a longer period of time, the
computer does not get tired or fatigued. It can perform long and
complex calculations with the same speed and accuracy from the
start till the end.
20 Characteristics of Computer
 Storage Capability: Large volumes of data and
information can be stored in the computer and also
retrieved whenever required. A limited amount of data can
be stored, temporarily, in the primary memory. Secondary
storage devices like floppy disk and compact disk can
store a large amount of data permanently.
 Versatility: Computer is versatile in nature. It can perform
different types of tasks with the same ease. At one
moment you can use the computer to prepare a letter
document and in the next moment you may play music or
print a document.

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