SUB-STRAND 1:Â GENERATION OF COMPUTERS AND PARTS OF A COMPUTER AND OTHER GADGETS
CONTENT STANDARDS: {B6.1.1.1:}Â Identify parts of a computer, technology tools and history of computers
INDICATORS AND EXEMPLARS: {B6.1.1.1.1}Â
*Learn about the Generation of Computers
*Guide learners to discuss the Generation of Computers. Microprocessors - Super Computers, Mainframe, Minicomputers and the main computer mixed Microcomputers, Mobile Phones, etc
CREDIT:Â
1. Book Reference: Don Series Computing {Premier Text Book For Basic 6}
2. Tutor: Collins TawiahÂ
TIPS 1
Computers are classified according to their physical size, speed, storage capacity, cost and the number of users who can access the computer at a given time.
Ordinary desktop and laptop computers cannot handle tasks that involve very large volume of data and processing. There are special computers that are designed for such purpose which include Super computers, mainframe computers and minicomputers.
TIPS 2
Digital Computers can be classified according to their physical size, speed, storage capacity, cost, and the number of users who can access the computer at a given time.
Computers are classified into: Super Computers, Mainframe Computers, Minicomputers, Microcomputers.
NOW ANSWER THE QUESTION BELOW
(From the Indicator, we are to discuss the generation of computers, Super Computers, Mainframe Computer, Minicomputer and the main computer mixed Microcomputer, so this questions will focus on Mainframe computers)
Mainframe
are computers that are generally known for their large size, large amount
of ___________ {1} processing power and
high level of ____________ {2}. They are primarily used by large _________ {3}
for critical __________ {4} which require high volumes of __________ {5}
processing.
Mainframes process ________ {6} of instructions per second. They can store great amounts of information and are normally used by banks, airlines, large businesses, government agencies and universities. For instance, in developed ___________ {7}, universities use mainframe computers to schedule their students and record grades.
Mainframe computers can do a lot of different jobs at one time.
Mainframes have the ________ {8} to run (or host) multiple ____________ {9} system.
They have ____________ {10} which allows many people to connect and use it at the same time without disruption. Mainframes are designed to handle very high __________ {11} of input and output (I/O) operations from several ________ {12}. A single mainframe can replace hundreds of smaller servers.
In the hierarchy of computers, mainframes are right below supercomputer. Mainframe usually executes many _________ {13} simultaneously at a high speed, whereas supercomputers are designed for a single purpose.
Currently, the largest manufacturers of mainframes are IBM and Unisys.
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*Use
the words below to complete the missing patterns*
(programs, storage, users, reliability, volumes, applications, terminals, data, operating, billions, countries, ability, organizations)
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Mainframes process ________ {6} of instructions per second. They can store great amounts of information and are normally used by banks, airlines, large businesses, government agencies and universities. For instance, in developed ___________ {7}, universities use mainframe computers to schedule their students and record grades.
Mainframe computers can do a lot of different jobs at one time.
Mainframes have the ________ {8} to run (or host) multiple ____________ {9} system.
They have ____________ {10} which allows many people to connect and use it at the same time without disruption. Mainframes are designed to handle very high __________ {11} of input and output (I/O) operations from several ________ {12}. A single mainframe can replace hundreds of smaller servers.
In the hierarchy of computers, mainframes are right below supercomputer. Mainframe usually executes many _________ {13} simultaneously at a high speed, whereas supercomputers are designed for a single purpose.
Currently, the largest manufacturers of mainframes are IBM and Unisys.
(programs, storage, users, reliability, volumes, applications, terminals, data, operating, billions, countries, ability, organizations)
Mainframe
are computers that are generally known for their large size, large amount
of storage {1} processing
power and high level of reliability {2}.
They are primarily used by large organizations {3} for critical applications {4} which require high volumes of data {5} processing.
Mainframes process billions {6} of instructions per second. They can store great amounts of information and are normally used by banks, airlines, large businesses, government agencies and universities. For instance, in developed countries {7}, universities use mainframe computers to schedule their students and record grades.
Mainframe computers can do a lot of different jobs at one time.
Mainframes have the ability {8} to run (or host) multiple operating {9} system.
They have terminals {10} which allows many people to connect and use it at the same time without disruption. Mainframes are designed to handle very high volumes {11} of input and output (I/O) operations from several users {12}. A single mainframe can replace hundreds of smaller servers.
In the hierarchy of computers, mainframes are right below supercomputer. Mainframe usually executes many programs {13} simultaneously at a high speed, whereas supercomputers are designed for a single purpose.
Currently, the largest manufacturers of mainframes are IBM and Unisys.
Mainframes process billions {6} of instructions per second. They can store great amounts of information and are normally used by banks, airlines, large businesses, government agencies and universities. For instance, in developed countries {7}, universities use mainframe computers to schedule their students and record grades.
Mainframe computers can do a lot of different jobs at one time.
Mainframes have the ability {8} to run (or host) multiple operating {9} system.
They have terminals {10} which allows many people to connect and use it at the same time without disruption. Mainframes are designed to handle very high volumes {11} of input and output (I/O) operations from several users {12}. A single mainframe can replace hundreds of smaller servers.
In the hierarchy of computers, mainframes are right below supercomputer. Mainframe usually executes many programs {13} simultaneously at a high speed, whereas supercomputers are designed for a single purpose.
Currently, the largest manufacturers of mainframes are IBM and Unisys.
NOTES ON MAINFRAME COMPUTER
Mainframe computers are powerful computers used for large-scale computing tasks that require high levels of processing power and reliability. They are typically used in large organizations such as banks, government agencies, and universities, where they are used to process large amounts of data and perform complex calculations.
Mainframes are characterized by their high processing power, large memory capacity, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. They are also designed to be highly reliable and secure, with built-in redundancy and security features.
Mainframes have been used for decades and have played a critical role in the development of computing technology. They were first developed in the 1950s and have continued to evolve over the years, becoming more powerful and efficient.
Today, mainframes are still used for a variety of tasks, including:
1. Processing large amounts of data
2. Performing complex calculations
3. Running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
4. Managing customer relationship management (CRM) systems
5. Supporting e-commerce applications
6. Providing web hosting services
Mainframes are an essential part of the modern computing
Mainframe computers are powerful computers used for large-scale computing tasks that require high levels of processing power and reliability. They are typically used in large organizations such as banks, government agencies, and universities, where they are used to process large amounts of data and perform complex calculations.
Mainframes are characterized by their high processing power, large memory capacity, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. They are also designed to be highly reliable and secure, with built-in redundancy and security features.
Mainframes have been used for decades and have played a critical role in the development of computing technology. They were first developed in the 1950s and have continued to evolve over the years, becoming more powerful and efficient.
Today, mainframes are still used for a variety of tasks, including:
1. Processing large amounts of data
2. Performing complex calculations
3. Running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
4. Managing customer relationship management (CRM) systems
5. Supporting e-commerce applications
6. Providing web hosting services
Mainframes are an essential part of the modern computing
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