1. List and explain 2 limitations of a computer system. List 5 components of a computer System. List an explain at least two characteristics of a computer system. 2. Difference between a Primary memory and a secondary memory? Provide an example. Microcomputers are of 2 types. Personal Computers (PCs) and Workstations. What is the  difference between these 2 types?

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1. List and explain 2 limitations of a computer system. List 5 components of a computer System. List an explain at least two characteristics of a computer system.

2. Difference between a Primary memory and a secondary memory? Provide an example. Microcomputers are of 2 types. Personal Computers (PCs) and Workstations. What is the 
difference between these 2 types?

 

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The termcomputer system refers to the physical components and the software components that enable a computer to operate and be used. Understanding the differences between the two provides us with a much better perspective of computer system architecture. This answer will discuss two limitations of a computer system, five components of a computer system, and two characteristics of a computer system. It will also discuss the difference between primary and secondary memory, as well as the difference between personal computer (PCs) and workstations,

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