FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

COMPUTER SYSTEM TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Calculator is an example of ____
A
Hybrid Computer
B
Analog Computer
C
Digital Computer
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Computers were initially designed to perform calculations. Hence, an electronic calculator is the most significant example of a digital computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of digital electronic computers include the IBM PC, the Apple Macintosh, and modern smartphones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Main advantages of a digital computer are their accuracy and fast speed. Also, these are re-programmable and their outputs are least affected by outside disturbances. Some examples of digital computers are desktop, laptop, calculators, smartphones, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Based on the types and size of the device, these digital computers are divided into 4 types namely Micro computer, Mini computer, Mainframe computer, and Super computer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Digital computers consume less power. Examples of analog computers include analog clock, analog energy meter, analog speedometer, thermometer, etc. Examples of digital computers include laptop, digital camera, digital watches, smartphones, PDAs, etc.

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