LESSON 3: COMPUTER CLASSIFICATIONS & FACTORS TO CONSIDER

The fastest and most expensive computer in the world.

• Mainframe Computer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Supercomputer

is a large computer that can process data at a very high rate of speed. It is mainly used by big businesses and companies to process and compute large, bulk amounts of data and handle millions of transactions.

• Mainframe Computer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Supercomputer

The first step in planning your new PC is to set a budget -- decide how much you can afford to spend on the entire project. Later on, you can use this budget to help you make decisions about individual components. What was being described in this statement?

• COST

• INTENDED USE

• OPERATING SYSTEM

• REPUTATION

is another type of multi-use machine that is smaller, less expensive and less powerful than mainframe.

• Mainframe Computer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Supercomputer

What was being pointed out in this statement? "If you only want to run office applications, surf the Internet, and do other low-pressure tasks, then you can save a bundle by selecting components that are low-cost but more advanced".
In short, you need to ask yourself 'What do you plan on doing with the computer?'.

• COST

• INTENDED USE

• OPERATING SYSTEM

• REPUTATION

It uses binary number system in which there are only two digits 0 and 1. Each one is called a bit. It can perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and also logical operations.

• Analog Computer

• Digital Computer

• Hybrid Computer

• Super Computer

What was being pointed out in this statement? "If you are planning to use Linux, BSD, or some other non-Microsoft operating system, then make certain that your components will work with that system. Most Linux distributions, for example, maintain lists of hardware that will work with their distribution". This comes with the question 'How much processing power do you need?'

• COST

• INTENDED USE

• OPERATING SYSTEM

• REPUTATION

It is computing device that works on continuous range of values.

• Analog Computer

• Digital Computer

• Hybrid Computer

• Microcomputer

"As you begin to lay out your new PC, it is better to check the reviews, newsgroups, and message boards to see what others think of the components you are considering". What was being described in this statement?

• COST

• INTENDED USE

• OPERATING SYSTEM

• REPUTATION

computers are handheld portable devices along with touch screen interface, and they are smaller in size than notebook devices but bigger to Smartphone.

• Game Console

• Laptop

• Smart TV

• Tablets