Distinguish Between A General-Purpose And A Special-Purpose Computer.

May 1, 2014 / 0 Comments

Q11. Briefly distinguish between a general-purpose and a special-purpose computer.

Ans. A general-purpose computer is designed to solve a variety of problems whereas a special-purpose computer is designed to solve a specific problem. The automobile cruise control computer is a special-purpose computer and typical laptop computer is a general-purpose computer.