Intro to computing ( Chap 1 )

It is an electronic device that manipulates information or "data".

It is a combination of both digital and analog computers.

What are the three types of Computers?.

• Analog Computers, Mainframe Computers, Mini computers.

• Hybrid Computers, Microcomputers, Digital Computers.

• Analog Computers, Digital Computers, Hybrid Computers

• Supercomputers, Wearable Computers, Microcomputers

It can perform severalathematical operations simultaneously.

Operations are on electrical input that can attain two inputs: state of ON=1 and state of OFF=0.

It is being used by large organizations for highly critical applications such as bulk data processing.

A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit (CPU).

Two Classifications of Microcomputers

It is small enough to move easily from one place to another and they can operate on batteries.

These are also called mid-range computer systems or workstations.