types of computers

Question 1

types of computers

Answer 1

analog computer
digital computer
1. supercomputer
2. mainframe computer
3. mini computer
4. microcomputer

Question 2

analog computer

examples

Answer 2

the special-purpose computer that measures physical value(i.e. continuous flow of data)like the voltage, current, temperature, pressure.

speedometer, thermometer, seismograph, heartbeat measurement, blood pressure pulse.

Plesley

Question 3

supercomputer
speed
uses
examples

Answer 3

fastest and most expensive computer
high processing speed compared to other computers

uses:-weather forecasting, aircraft and space engineering, scientific research.

cray-3, cyber 205, PARAM

Question 4

Mainframe computer
word length
size
examples
uses

Answer 4

word length-64 bits
size- 1000 sq. ft.

CDC 6600, VAX 8000, IBMs ES000

uses;-insurance companies, banking, airlines, air traffic control

Question 5

minicomputer

Answer 5

smaller, less expensive and less powerful than supercomputer and mainframe computer

more than 50 terminals
size-100 sq. ft.

PDP 11, IBM 8000 series, VAX 7500

Uses:-university, scientific research, industries

Question 6

Microcomputer

Answer 6

small-sized personal computer designed for individual use having microprocessor inside it.

examples:- IBM PCs, apple/macintosh, dell
USES;- Entertainment, business, schools, offices, university

Question 7

Hybrid computer

Answer 7

a special purpose computer having the capabilities of both analog and a digital computer is a hybrid computer
example;- ECG, echo, ct-scan machine

USES:- hospitals, industries, aeroplanes, ships

Question 8

mobile computing advantages

Answer 8

portable
social interactivity
context-sensitivity
connectivity ability
commonly used
quick service
easy and quick enhancement

Question 9

disadvantages

Answer 9

insufficient bandwidth
security standards
power consumptions
human interface with the device