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Classification By Purpose

ClassNotes Team 1 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

WEEK 7

TOPIC: Classification By Purpose

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Mention the classification of computers by purpose
    1. Identify special and general-purpose computer

CONTENT

Classification By Purpose

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER UNDER THIS CATEGORY.

THEY ARE:

GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

These are multipurpose computers capable of solving a wide range of problems (tasks). They can be used in various aspects like drawing, typing, calculating, designing multimedia functions playing games etc. Examples are the desktop computer, laptops, mini tower computers, etc.

 

SPECIAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

These are dedicated computers designed solely for the purpose of solving a particular problem. Examples are road traffic light control, calculator robots (robotic), counting machines etc.

EVALUATION

  1. Mention…