ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : Swathi K.N
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Computer Engineering
Institute : Kamala Nehru Polytechnic For
Women, Hyd.
Year : I year
Subject : Computer Fundamentals and Office
Automation
Subject Code : CM-105
Topic : Fundamentals Of Computers
Duration : 50 minutes
Sub. Topic : Classification of computers- based on
size, processor
Teaching Aids :PPT, Images, Animation.
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Objective:
Classification of computers
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Recap
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Prerequisites:
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Digital computers based on their size, cost
and performance
Micro computers
Mini computers
Super computers
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Super computers
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Main frame computers
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Main frame computers (contd)
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Mini computers
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Mini computers (contd)
These computers are relatively smaller and less
expensive than mainframe computer.
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Micro computers
Smaller in size.
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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS BASED ON SIZE AND
CAPABILITY
Type of capability Word Speed HDD Application Examples
computer length Capacity
Micro computer Smallest and 16 to 32 bits Payroll Desktop
least expensive preparation for computers,
and used employees, laptop,
microprocessors training of notebook
students in computers .
schools etc.
Mini computer Larger, more 16 to 32 bits 10 to 59 MIPS 380 MB to 3 In colleges, VAX (Virtual
powerful and (Millions of GB universities, Address
expensive than Instructions Per research Extension),
micro computer Second) organization, WIPRO-
govt. organization 68030V &
and industries. HCL
Super Largest and 128 bits 400 to 10,000 2GB and more In govt. agencies, PARAM,
Computer fastest MIPS weather CRAY3, SX-2,
computers forecasting latest &
Oil exploration, fastest is
weapon research, HITACS-300
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rocketing
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Quiz
1. The computer which is a multi user system.
a. mini computer
b. micro computer.
d. super computer
Answer: a
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Quiz
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Quiz
3. Which type of computer is applicable for
weather forecasting?
a. main frame computers
b. super computers
c. mini computers
d. Micro computers
Answer: b
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