1. The document discusses the characteristics of computers including what computers can do like store large amounts of information and perform tasks quickly and what they cannot do like work without electricity or instructions. 2. It describes different types of computers based on size from largest to smallest: supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers which include personal computers. 3. Computers are also classified based on their purpose as either general-purpose computers that can be used for any task or special-purpose computers designed for specific tasks.

1. Lesson 1: Computer Characteristics

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7. Topics of the Lesson
Things That the Computer
Can Do
Things That the Computer
Cannot Do
Types of Computer

8. What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that
needs electricity in order to work.

9. What is a Computer?
A computer is capable of accepting data.

10. A computer can change data
into information.
Jason
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This is Jason.
He is 10
years old.
What is a Computer?

11. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer works very fast.

12. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer gives correct results.

13. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer can store large
amount of information.

14. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer can do what it
is told to do.

15. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer can do several
tasks at the same time.

16. Things the Computer Can Do
The computer can perform tasks repeatedly
without getting tired.

17. Things the Computer Cannot Do
The computer cannot give
information by itself.

18. Things the Computer Cannot Do
The computer cannot correct the
wrong information given to it.

19. Things the Computer Cannot Do
The computer cannot work if there
is no electricity.

20. Things the Computer Cannot Do
The computer does not work
without instructions.

21. Doing IT Right
I can __________
______________ .
The computer
can _________
____________ .

22. Doing IT Right
I can write letters. The computer
can be used to
write letters

24. The types of computer according to size
and power are:
Types of Computer
supercomputer
mainframe computer
minicomputer
microcomputer

25. Supercomputer
This is a supercomputer.

26. Supercomputer
Supercomputer is the
largest and fastest
type of computer.

27. Supercomputer
It can do millions of
task at the same time.

28. Supercomputer
It is used by
governments and
large companies.

29. Mainframe Computer
This is a mainframe computer.

30. Mainframe Computer
Mainframe computer
can handle and store
large amount of data.

31. Mainframe Computer
It can perform
thousands of tasks at
the same time.

32. Mainframe Computer
It is used in some large
companies and
government agencies.

33. Minicomputer
This is a minicomputer.

34. Minicomputer
Minicomputer is
smaller than
mainframe
computer.

35. Minicomputer
It can handle
hundreds of tasks
at the same time.

36. Minicomputer
It is used in
business industry.

37. Microcomputer
These are microcomputers.

38. Microcomputer
Microcomputers can
perform tasks given be
by one person only.

39. Two Types of Microcomputer
personal computer
workstation
The types of microcomputer are:

40. Personal Computer
This is a desktop computer.

41. Personal Computer
A desktop is a type of
computer in which all
of its parts can fit on or
under a desk or table.

42. Personal Computer
This is a laptop computer.

43. Personal Computer
The laptop is a type of
computer that a user
can carry around and is
made to fit on your lap.

44. Personal Computer
This is a handheld computer.

45. Personal Computer
The handheld computer is
a type of computer that is
very small and can fit on
the palm of your hand.

46. Personal Computer
PDA is an example of
handheld computer.

47. Personal Computer
PDA stands for Personal
Digital Assistant.

48. Personal Computer
This is a tablet computer.

49. Personal Computer
A mobile personal computer
that is smaller than a notebook
computer and larger than a
mobile phone.

50. Personal Computer
It uses a touch screen panel
that serves as both display
and input devices.

51. Workstation
A workstation looks
like a desktop, but it
is more powerful,
faster, and has a
larger storage.

52. Embedded Computer
Embedded computer is a
special type of computer
that is used to control
another device.

53. Embedded Computer
It is placed inside devices
to perform specific tasks
in order to handle data
and information.

54. Embedded Computer
These are devices with
embedded computer.

55. Types of Computer
general-purpose computer
special-purpose computer
The types of computer according to
purpose are:

56. General-Purpose Computer
This is a general-purpose computer.

57. General-Purpose Computer
The general-purpose
computer is a type
of computer that can
be used for any type
of application.

58. Special-Purpose Computer
This is a special-purpose computer.

59. Special-Purpose Computer
The special-purpose
computer is a type of
computer that is
designed to do specific
tasks and solve a
particular problem.