TYPES OF COMPUTERS

Question 1

As per data

Answer 1

1. Digital-Recognize and process data by counting using binary digit. Discrete Data
2. Analogue- Recognize data as a continuous physical quantity eg measuring devices
3. Hybrid-combination o the features of the 2 eg ATM and Ultrasound

Question 2

As per size and power

Answer 2

1. Supercomputer-eg analyze and predict worldwide weather patterns
2. Mainframe-need AC rooms
3. Midrange/servers-support end users for specific needs eg retrieving data from a database
4. Personal computers

Question 3

COMPUTER GENERATIONS

Memory

Answer 3

1. Magnetic drum
2. Magnetic core
3. Magnetic disks and tapes and also magnetic based RAM
4. Semiconductor Memories
5. Larger Main memory and disk storage

Question 4

COMPUTER GENERATIONS

Electronic switching

Answer 4

1.Vacuum Tubes
2Transistors 
3.Integrated circuits- Transistors miniaturized and placed on semiconductor chips
4.Microprocessor
5.Microprocessor chips

Question 5

COMPUTER GENERATIONS

Programming

Answer 5

1. Machine language
2. Assembly language allowing use of words
3. High Level programming languages eg BASIC/PASCAL
4. Object Oriented programming eg C

Question 6

COMPUTER GENERATIONS

Data and Instructions

Answer 6

1. Input-Punch cards, Output-printouts
2. Input-Punch cards
3. Keyboards and Monitors; OS was able to run many apps at once
4. GUI; Multiprocessing operating systems

Question 7

COMPUTER GENERATIONS

Special Info

Answer 7

1. Costly- high power consumption and heat production
2. 1st to store instructions in their memory
3. Goal- develop devices that understand natural language input and are capable o learning and self organization (AI)