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SECTION 1:

COMPUTER
FUNDAMENTALS
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1. develop an understanding of the
fundamental hardware and software
components and the interrelationship among
them;
2. develop expertise in evaluating computer
systems; and,
3. develop an understanding of basic
information processing principles. 2
“ Information
technology (IT) is
the use of any
computers, storage,
networking and
other physical
devices to create,
process, store,
secure and
exchange all forms 3
TYPES OF
COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
Speed, Storage and
Portability
MAJOR TYPES
⬡ Supercomputers
⬡ Mainframes
⬡ Desktops
⬡ Mobile Devices
⬡ Embedded Devices

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Supercomputers
A supercomputer is a term used to describe
computers that have the most capable processing
power of its time. Today, modern supercomputers
run hundreds of thousands of processors, capable of
computing quadrillions of calculations in just a few
nanoseconds. Supercomputers are used in
computational science to calculate and carry out a
plethora of complex tasks. Modeling molecular
structures, weather forecasting, and the field of
quantum mechanics, among others, rely on 6
Mainframes
Like supercomputers, mainframe computers are
huge, towering machines with lots of processing
power. Mainframe computers are mostly used
by corporations, government agencies, and banks –
organizations that need a way to store large
quantities of information. They are not the same as
supercomputers. The processing capabilities of
mainframe computers are measured in MIPS, or
millions of instructions per second. Supercomputers,
on the other hand, are measured in FLOPS, or 7
Desktops
A desktop computer is a personal computing device designed
to fit on top of a typical office desk. It houses the physical
hardware that makes a computer run and connects to input
devices such as the monitor, keyboard and mouse users
interact with. They are still popular because of the user’s ability
to customize them, replace parts and fix them with much more
ease than they would a laptop. It’s also more convenient to be
able to connect peripherals like screens and keyboard and
computer mice that fit your needs. In this sense, desktop
computers could be used at the office for professional tasks, or
at the home. Desktop computers can be specialized for things
like gaming as well, equipped with high-end graphics cards and 8
Mobile Devices
These are exactly what they sound like –
computers that are super small and mobile.
Mobile Devices include: Laptops, Tablets,
Handheld game consoles, Calculators,
Portable media players, Cell/smartphones

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Embedded Devices
Examples of embedded computers are:
ATM machines, DVD players, Drones, Airbag control
system
Digital watches.

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Advantages
1. Provides access to more information
2. Completes tasks that might be impossible for
humans
3. Saves time
4. Automates repetitive tasks
5. Allows for greater productivity
6. Allows for better communication and connections
7. Entertainment
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Disadvantages
1. Social risks
2. Health risks
3. Security risks
4. High cost
5. Distractions/disruptions
6. Environmental impact

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That’s All
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