Tutorial 5

Name : David Tham Kar Leong

Matrix No : I18016244 IC No : 990324017315

1) Explain THREE (3) categories of computer systems.

2) Explain and discuss on speech recognition. Give example.
3) List FOUR (4) example of input hardware.
4) List FOUR (4) example of output hardware.
Answers
1. Microcomputers. These are the smallest computer systems, ranging in size from handheld
personal digital assistants (PDAs) to laptops to desktop personal computers. Most
microcomputer are designed for single-user application but can be linked via
telecommunications to network servers.

Midrange: Midrange or minicomputers are larger and more powerful that most
microcomputers but smaller and less powerful than most large mainframes. Midrange
systems are often used in business and scientific research. They are especially well suited
for specialized tasks, usually so as to dedicate computing power to a specific function such
as back room order processing without having to share time on an organization's larger
mainframe. Of course, many small and medium-sized organizations use such computer for
their whole operations.

Mainframes: These are large, powerful computers often filling an entire room with very
large primary storage capacities from 64 megabytes to several gigabytes of RAM. This
feature helps mainframes process information very quickly (at 10 to 200 million
instructions per second - MIPS).

2. Speech recognition is a computer software program or hardware device with the ability to
decode the human voice. Voice recognition is commonly used to operate a device, perform
commands, or write without having to use a keyboard, mouse, or press any buttons.

Automated phone systems - Many companies like banks today use phone systems that help
direct the caller to the correct department. If you have ever been asked something like "Say
or press number 2 for support" and you say "2," you used voice recognition.

Google Voice - Google voice is a service that allows you to search and ask questions on
your computer, tablet, and phone.

Siri - Apple's Siri is another good example of voice recognition that helps answer questions
on Apple devices.
3. Keyboard, mouse, scanner and microphone.
4. Printer, headphones, speakers and projector.