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The document outlines various types of computer systems, including PCs, workstations, mainframes, and supercomputers, highlighting their specific uses and capabilities. It also explains the differences between memory and storage, detailing the roles of RAM and ROM, and discusses the benefits of cache in improving computer performance. Additionally, it covers cloud computing types, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, along with emerging technologies such as serverless computing and AI integration.

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cca Assignment 1

The document outlines various types of computer systems, including PCs, workstations, mainframes, and supercomputers, highlighting their specific uses and capabilities. It also explains the differences between memory and storage, detailing the roles of RAM and ROM, and discusses the benefits of cache in improving computer performance. Additionally, it covers cloud computing types, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, along with emerging technologies such as serverless computing and AI integration.

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A) The Types of Computer Systems:


Computer is a general term that refer to systems that consist of both hardware and
software in order carry out a variety of tasks, and they exist in many different forms
throughout our daily lives. These are the primary kinds:

1)PCs:
We use these computers at work or often during times of leisure, for example, browsing,
gaming or homework.For instance, PCs are capable of running many applications, from
word processing to video editing, and tend to be more versatile.

2)Workstations:
Just like high-end PCs, Workstations are used by professionals that need an extra edge in
power. Picture yourself an engineer, graphic artist, or architect using resource-heavy
programs like Photoshop or AutoCAD.Optimized for speed and graphics intensive tasks,
they often have more memory, and strong GPUs.

3)Mainframes:
This is the giant machine you would find in bank or a large corporation that dealt with
mountains of information. Known for managing complex calculations and supporting
hundreds of simultaneous users, mainframesThey resemble the workhorses of business
rather than your desktop.

4)Supercomputers:
If mainframes are known to be the workhorses, then supercomputers are the speed
demons. They are trained to do insane amounts of calculations in no time employed for
applications where sub-second precision is essential, such as simulators, scientific
research, and weather forecasting.

B) How Can Cache Help Improve Computer Performance?


For data that is utilized frequently, cache functions similarly to a VIP lounge. It's a tiny bit of
fast memory near the central processing unit. This is why it's important:
Speed Boost: Because the cache is quicker than conventional RAM, the CPU looks there first
when it requires specific data. This speeds things up since the CPU can access data stored in
the cache nearly instantaneously.
Reduced Waiting: Consider the cache to be the CPU's personal assistant, as it maintains a log
of potential future needs. For example, when working on a report, the data you use most
often is stored in cache so the system doesn't have to spend time retrieving it again.
Multi-level Cache Design:
L1 Cache: The fastest, closest to the CPU, but also very small in size.
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L2 and L3 Caches: These are a bit slower than L1 but larger, storing data that might be
needed soon.

C) Are “Memory” and “Storage” the Same Terms?


No, they are not same as they both serve for different purposes:
Random Access Memory (RAM):
Your computer's temporary workspace is called memory (RAM). A software loads into RAM
when it is opened, enabling the CPU to access it rapidly. Because RAM is volatile, when you
shut down the computer, everything in it is erased.
Storage:
The long-term memory of computer is called storage. Even when the power is turned off, it
retains all of your files, programs, and system information. Consider it the solid-state drive
(SSD) or hard drive (HDD) of your computer.

d) How Do RAM and ROM Differ?


Although both RAM and ROM are forms of memory, they function very differently:

Random Access Memory (RAM):


As RAM is volatile, data is erased when the power is switched off.
It's utilized for things you're working on right now, such as open programs or documents
you're editing.
RAM is ideal for temporary storage because it may be used to read and write data.

Read-Only Memory, or ROM:


Since ROM is non-volatile, its contents are retained even after your computer is shut down.
It contains the BIOS and other crucial startup instructions for your computer.
As the name implies, it is "read-only," which means that the user usually cannot alter it.

Instead of depending on local infrastructure or storage, cloud computing enables access to


data and apps via the internet.

e) Cloud computing. Its types and emerging technologies

Cloud Computing Types:

Public Cloud:
Services are shared among several users and are provided via the internet.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are a few examples.
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Private Cloud:
These cloud services, which are usually administered either internally or by a third party, are
used solely by one business.

Cloud hybrid:
It is a mix of private and public clouds that enable apps and data to flow between them as
required.

New Developments in Cloud Computing:

Serverless Technology:
It enables developers to create applications that scale automatically without having to worry
about maintaining the underlying server infrastructure.

Computing at the Edge:


It reduces the latency associated with transferring data to centralized cloud data centers by
processing data close to its source, such as sensors or Internet of Things devices.

Integration of AI and Machine Learning:


These days, a lot of cloud providers provide services with integrated AI and ML
technologies, allowing businesses to integrate automation, intelligent data processing, and
predictions straight into their apps.

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