Department of Education: Learning Activity Sheet For Learning Strand 6 Digital Citizenship
Department of Education: Learning Activity Sheet For Learning Strand 6 Digital Citizenship
Department of Education
REGION VI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAGAY CITY
COMMUNITYLEARNING CENTER:______________________________________________________
TEACHER:
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CONCEPT: Computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in
binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. Computers play an
important role in improving services in our everyday life. It helps connect people, it gives
entertainment, boost communication and is very convenient. It has been classified in
various types.
CONCEPT EXAMPLES:
Computers have been classified under various types.
Supercomputers- is a computer with a high level of performance, it has been used
primarily for scientific and engineering work requiring exceedingly high-speed
computations.
Mainframe Computers- also called a mainframe or big iron. It is a computer used
primarily by large organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing (such as the
census and industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-
scale transaction processing.
Minicomputers- In terms of size and processing capacity, minicomputers lie in between
mainframes and microcomputers. Minicomputers are also called mid-range systems or
workstations.
ACTIVITY:
Direction: Identify the type of computer being described in the following sentences.
Choose your answer in the box provided below.
______________1. These are mobile computers that are very handy to use.