Computer Basics

These are also referred to as servers.

• Mainframe Computers

• Personal Computers

• Midrange Computers

• Super Computers

Designed for only one user at a time.

• Super Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Midrange Computers

• Personal Computer

The most powerful and largest type of computer.

• Personal Computers

• Midrange Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Super Computers

Large and Powerful computers but not nearly as powerful as Super Computers.

• Mainframe Computers

• Personal Computers

• Midrange Computers

• Super Computers

ELEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM:

Consists of Physical Equipments.

• Software

• Hardware

• People

• Data

ELEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM:

The end-users of the information system.

• Software

• Hardware

• People

• Data

ELEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM:

Instructions that tells the computer what to do.

• Software

• Hardware

• People

• Data

ELEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM:

Guidelines for people to follow.

• Hardware

• Software

• Procedures

• Data

Types of Personal Computers

• Desktop Computers

• Tablet Computers

• Laptop Computers

• Smartphones

Type of Software that controls or maintains the operation of a computer

• System Software

• Application Software