Question

What is computer?What are the types of computer​

Answer 1

Answer:

          Computer - Types

S.No.                                         Type

 1                                   PC (Personal Computer)

 2                                           Workstation

 3                                         Mini Computer

 4                                             Main Frame

Explanation:

Answer 2

What is computer

Computer: Definition

• A computer is a machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols. Its principal characteristics are:

• It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner.
• It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).
• It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.

Type of computer

• Personal computer: A small, single-user computer based on a microprocessor.
• Workstation: A powerful, single-user computer. A workstation is like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor and, in general, a higher-quality monitor.
• Minicomputer: A multi-user computer capable of supporting up to hundreds of users simultaneously.
• Mainframe: A powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting many hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

Supercomputer: An extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second.