Week 1-2

• Define this component or device.

  A computer is an electronic device that manipulates data or information.
• What is the purpose of a computer?

  It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
• Data Handling - done based on the operations they performed and the methods they use to store and process the data information.
• What are the types of computers under the basis of Data Handling?

  • Analog Computer
  • Digital Computer
  • Hybrid Computer
• What is an Analog Computer?


  It provides a kind of data in the form of continuous electrical signals. They are swift in their operations.
• What is a Digital Computer?


  These are the computer systems that allow data to store, create, & recall whenever demanded during an indefinite period.
• Digital Computer is also known as the digital information processing system (DIPS)
• What is a Hybrid Computer?


  It processes the analogue feature, solving the problematic calculations, as well as digital networks that serve as a controller.
• Purpose - can be classified as either general or specific.
• What are the types of computers under the basis of Purpose?

  • General Purpose
  • Specific Purpose
• What is a General Purpose?


  It is capable of doing a multiple number of tasks. However, this affects the timing and speed of the network.
• What is a Specific Purpose?


  Its purpose is to perform a narrow-ranged functions with sharp focus and targeted speed.
• What are the types of computers that fall under Functionality?

  • Servers
  • Workstation
  • Information Appliances
  • Embedded Computers