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Classification of Computers

The document classifies computers based on size (super, mini, micro), purpose (general, dedicated, special), and functionality (digital, analog, hybrid). It also discusses computer storage, highlighting main memory (RAM) and main storage (hard disk), along with their characteristics and differences from ROM. Additionally, it mentions peripheral devices that connect externally to a computer system.

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Classification of Computers

The document classifies computers based on size (super, mini, micro), purpose (general, dedicated, special), and functionality (digital, analog, hybrid). It also discusses computer storage, highlighting main memory (RAM) and main storage (hard disk), along with their characteristics and differences from ROM. Additionally, it mentions peripheral devices that connect externally to a computer system.

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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

Computers vary in size, use, purpose, functionality

1. Classification by size
a. Super computers- Very large, very expensive, have high processing speed
b. Mini computers- Smaller compared to super computers, Cheap compared to super
computers, Low processing speed compared to super computers
c. Micro-computers- Smallest types of computers, they have low processing speed, they
are the cheapest- Smartphones, laptop computers, desktop computers
2. Classification by purpose
a. General purpose computers- Designed to do a variety of tasks like designing, listening
music, typing, watching videos
b. Dedicated computers- These are general purpose computers that can do a variety of
tasks but they have been set aside to do certain task e.g. bank computers
c. Special purpose computers- They are computers designed to perform a specific task. e.g
ATM machine, thermometer, calculator. 1+1=2
3. Classification by functionality
a. Digital computers- Computers that can receive digital data and process it to form
information
b. Analog Computers-Computers that can receive analog data and process it to form
information
c. Hybrid Computers-They can receiver both analog/digital data and process it to form
information

Digital data- Data that is concrete in nature (selective of values e.g. thermometer
readings)- 30.0, 30.5, 40.0, 40.5
Analog data-Data hat is continuous in nature- 8:02:23

COMPUTER STORAGE
This is where information is stored in a computer

Computer storage is mainly made up:

1. Main memory -(Random Access Memory)


2. Main storage-(Hard Disk Drive)- Used to store files

NB: Main memory is used to support the information on display


Characteristics of RAM (Main memory)

1. It is volatile in nature
2. It’s content is lost in case of power loss
3. The size is smaller compared the main storage

Characteristic of primary storage (ROM-Read only memory)

It is non-volatile-it holds its content permanently

The content cannot be edited

The size is larger compared to that of RAM

Q: Give the differences between RAM and ROM (8MRKS)

RAM ROM
It loses its content when there power loss It retains its content even when there is power loss
Volatile Non-volatile
Stands for Random Access Memory Stands for Read Only memory
Its content can be edited The content cannot be edited

Q: State four examples of storage media on a computer

1. Hard disk drive


2. Flash drive
3. Compact Disk
4. San Disk (SD)- Memory cards
5. Magnetics tapes

Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory

PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Are devices externally connected to a computer system via cables and ports.

E.g. Printer, keyboards, mouse, s/p, flash disk, SD (Memory cards)

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