Activity Read to following passage.
A computer is a device that accepts data,processors the data in accordance wth a stored program,generates results and usually consists of input, output,storage,arithmetic,logic and control units.
Special-purpose and General-purpose Computers
General-purpose Computers
The desktop computers follow. Programs are also called software.
Special-purpose Computers
Some computers are designed for special functions. Consider the computers that control elevators. Such computes will unlikely be used for any other function other than controlling
elevators. Other examples of specialized computers include those used to control aircrafts and satellites. Some computers are even programmed to behave intelligently. For example,they talk to people in English and even answer question.
Quick Check
What is a general-purpose computer?
It's desktop computer and the notebook at my home.
Give 3 examples of jops that a general-purpose computer can do.
play a game,listen to music presentation.
What is a special-purpose computer?
Some computer are designed for special functions.
Give 3 examples of special-purpose computer
control elevators,control aircrafts and satellites.
Consider the computer that is used to control traffic lights. Is it a general-purpone or special-purpose cokmputer?
It's special-purpose computer.