UNIT ASSESSMENTS/ACTIVITIES

1. Discuss what is your understanding on the elements of computer system and how are they
interrelated with one another.

- Computer system have 6 elements. The Data/ Information, Procedures, Hardware, Software, People
and Communication. Every element is significant in each other. First we gather data or information to
create something and make its step by step process so we can create an output. After we decide the info
we need to use and the procedure process we need to follow we are ready to start. When we are going
to start what we have decided to do we will need the tools to create the things we need to create. Also
the tools will help us to input our data or information that we already gathered. This tools called the
hardware. Now, we already have the tools to input, the data or information that we will going to input
and the procedure or the process pattern we are going to do. To make this information, procedures to
work and now we have the tools we are also going to need the software so our data or information
gathered will work along side with the hardware. When we entered our data into the hardware the
software will the one who will be responsible to formulate the things we have entered. After we already
put the data or information already input to the hardware and process by the software. Now, its ready
to be seen and analyze by the people who can use the data we entered. Then, they can use it to
communicate so that they can understand each other and get what the information needed to the
things they can see around the software.

2. Aside from the examples on the classification of computers discussed, give and explain examples for
each classification of computers.

-Computer Classifications is divided in According to it purpose, type of processing, size/capacity, for

organization, for individual users, laptop/notebook/netbook, handheld/palmtom, tablet computer and
smartphones. First according to purpose, we classified the computers according to there purpose it was
divided into two the GENERAL and the SPECIAL. The GENERAL is the one that was used by everyday
basis. The SPECIAL in other hands the computers with just one specific job. Next is according to type of
processing. Some of the computer is classified with its processor like ANALOG, DIGITAL, and HYBRID.
Analog computers is a type of computer that uses the continuous variation aspect of physical
phenomena such as electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.
While, the Digital computers represent varying quantities symbolically and by discrete values of both
time and amplitude. Lastly, the Hybrid computers is a type of computer that offers the functionalities of
both a digital and an analog computer. It is designed to include a working analog unit that is powerful
for calculations, yet has a readily available digital memory. In large industries and businesses, a hybrid
computer can be used to incorporate logical operations as well as provide efficient processing of
differential equations. Next classification is according to its size or capacity. Old computers have a
massive sizes between the computer we are using in our generation. They are known as
MICROCOMPUTER, MINICOMPUTER, MAINFRAME, and SUPERCOMPUTER. A Microcomputer is a
complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time. An antiquated term, a
microcomputer is now primarily called a personal computer (PC), or a device based on a single-chip
microprocessor. A Minicomputer is a type of computer that possesses most of the features and
capabilities of a large computer but is smaller in physical size. A minicomputer fills the space between
the mainframe and microcomputer, and is smaller than the former but larger than the latter. The
Mainframes are high-performance computers with large amounts of memory and processors that
process billions of simple calculations and transactions in real time. The mainframe is critical to
commercial databases, transaction servers, and applications that require high resiliency, security, and
agility. The supercomputer is a computer with a high level of performance as compared to a general-
purpose computer. Next, there are computers is made for ORGANIZATIONS and for INDIVIDUAL USERS
only. The examples of the computers made for organizations are minicomputers, servers, mainframes
and super computers. While, for individual users there are personal computers and workstations. There
are also computer classifications

3. Give and discuss additional capabilities and limitations of computers not

mentioned/discussed in the lesson.

4. Make a research on the recent hardware and software developments in ICT. Discuss its

significant contributions to ICT. Support your discussion with pictures and include

references in the paper.