Class 4 Chapter 3 Types of computer

  Answer the following questions:

a. What types of computer is the General Purpose Computer?

Ans: A computer that can be used for performing different task is different fields like at home, school, office etc. are known as General Purpose Computer.

b. What types of computer is the Special Purpose Computer? 

Ans: Special Purpose Computer are the computer that can perform only single specific task. 

c. List different types of computers on the basic of task.

Ans: The different types of computer on the basic of task are: Analog Computer, Digital Computer and Hybrid Computer.

d. Mention the difference between Analog and digital computer. 

Analog Computer	Digital Computer
a. Analog computer works on continuous flow of data.	a. Digital computer works on discrete data.
b. Analog computer are special purpose computer that can perform single specific task.	b. Digital computer are general purpose computer that can perform different task.

e. What types of computer is hybrid computer.

Ans: The computer that have the capabilities of both analog and digital computer are called hybrid computer.

f. Where are hybrid computer used?

Ans: Hybrid computer are used in Aeroplane, Hospitals, researches etc.

g. List the different types of computer in the basic of size.

Ans: On the basic of size the types of computer are:

i. Super computer, 

ii. Mainframe computer, 

iii. Mini Computer, 

iv. Micro computer