Andrian chris Bilaos

STS Ass :1

1. Why is there a need of computer in science research?

-They are able to analyze percentages of materials present in a variety of compounds from soil samples
to chemicals and even the air you breathe.

2. Discuss the truth of information age.

-The Information Age (also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, or New Media Age) is a historical
period that began in the mid-20th century, characterized by a rapid epochal shift from traditional
industry established by the Industrial Revolution to an economy primarily based upon information
technology.

3. What are the different types of computer, define each.

-Supercomputer – a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data and do a great amount
of computation very quickly.

Mainframe computer – a high-performance computer used for large information processing jobs.

Minicomputer – a mid-range computer that is intermediate in size, power, speed, storage capacity, etc.,
between a mainframe and a microcomputer

Personal computer (PC) – a small computer designed for use by a single user at a time

Laptop computer (or notebook) – A portable personal computer that is small enough to rest on the
user’s lap and can be powered by a battery. It includes a flip down screen and a keyboard with a
touchpad

Tablet – A wireless touchscreen PC that is slightly smaller and weighs less than the average laptop

Smartphone – A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a personal computer

4. State the quality of information provided on the website.

-accuracy, completeness, consistency, uniqueness, and timeliness. Information needs to be of high

quality to be useful and accurate. The information that is input into a data base is presumed to be
perfect as well as accurate.