Lesson3 Flashcards
What is computer?
Machine that can be programmed to process data
Input and output
What is computer
Electronic machine capable of performing mathematical and logical operations
What is the four main aspects of data?
Handling input, processing, output and storage
Early developed computers
ENIAC
What is eniac
Electronic numerical integrator and computer
First true general purpose computer
William mauchly and j. Presper eckert in 1943
What is the second early developed computer
Edvac
What is edvac
Electronic discrete variable automatic computer
First stored computer program
Design by mauchly and eckhart in 1952
What is the third Early developed computer
Edsac
What is edsac
Electronic delay storage automatic calculator
Performed its very first calculation in may 1949
What is the fourth Early developed computer
Univac
What is univac
Universal automatic computer
Based on eniac design
Classification of computer
According to design
A. General purpose
B. Special purpose
According to design
Perform variety if operation versatile enough to process diversified task
General purpose
According to design
Perform specific operation
Special purpose
Second classification according to application
A . scientific
B. Business
