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Types of Computer

This document discusses different types of computers. It identifies four main types: supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and micro computers. Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for complex tasks like weather forecasting. Mainframe computers handle large volumes of data and information for multiple users. Mini computers are mid-sized servers between mainframes and micro computers. Micro computers are single-user systems like those used at home and school. The document provides examples of each type and their common uses to help the reader understand and distinguish between the different types of computers.

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Types of Computer

This document discusses different types of computers. It identifies four main types: supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and micro computers. Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for complex tasks like weather forecasting. Mainframe computers handle large volumes of data and information for multiple users. Mini computers are mid-sized servers between mainframes and micro computers. Micro computers are single-user systems like those used at home and school. The document provides examples of each type and their common uses to help the reader understand and distinguish between the different types of computers.

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Types of Computer

Lesson Objective :
We will be learning to understand different types of computers.

Success Criteria

1. 2. 3.

I can identify I can compare and


I can explain the uses
different types of contrast between the
of different types of different types of
Computer computers computers

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Starter - Curiosity

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Introduction

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1. SUPERCOMPUTER
• The fastest and most expensive
computers are Super Computers.
They are large and have multiple CPUs,
so they can handle many instructions
in parallel.
• Uses- They are used for complex
calculations such as weather
forecasting, nuclear science, rocket
launching etc.
• Example-Summit, Sierra, Deep Blue

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2. Mainframe computers
• They are designed to handle huge volume of
data and information. While super computers
are typically focused to perform few critical
tasks, mainframes performs multiple
instructions in parallel for multiple users.
• They also have multiple processers hence are
fast and expensive.

• Uses- University, Airport and Big


companies
• Example-  IBM Z,UNIVAC etc.

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3. Mini computers
• Mini Computers are also called as mid-
range servers. They lie somewhere
between Mainframe and Micro
Computers. 
• They are typically a multiuser system and
have more memory and larger storage
capacity than Micro Computers.

• Uses- web servers, database, gaming servers


etc.
• Example-  MAGNUM, VAX etc.

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4. Micro Computers
• Micro Computers typically are single
CPU, single user system used at home,
office, schools shops etc. 

• Uses- Home, School

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. Types of Micro Computers

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THINK- PAIR- FEEDBACK
TASK 1
Name the Following
1. Name the computer that is used for weather forecasting
2. Give one example for a Mainframe computer
3. What type of a computer do you use
4. Which is the most expensive computer
5. Name any two types of Micro Computers

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Name the Following
1. Name the computer that is used for weather
forecasting- SUPER COMPUTER
2. Give one example for a Mainframe computer- IBM
Z, UNIVAC
3. What type of a computer do you use- Micro
Task1 Computer
Answer 4. Which is the most expensive computer-Super
Computer
5. Name any two types of Micro Computers – Laptop,
Tablet

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• Differentiate between Micro and
Task 2 Mini computers

Task 3 Compare and contrast between the


4 types of computer

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Compare and contrast between the 4
types of computer
Task 3

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Quiz

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