Distinguish between the following: Analog Computers and Digital Computers
CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · June 2018
Distinguish between the following: Analog Computers and Digital Computers
Answer & Explanation:
Analog Computers Digital Computers 1. Analog computers process measured data. 1. A digital computer processed discrete data (digits). In this case 0 and 1. 2. Analog Computers Work on continuous values. 2. Digital computers Work on discrete values. 3. Analog Computers have low memory. 3. Digital computers have a very large memory. 4. Analog computers have slow speed. 4. Digital computers have fast speed. 5. Analog computers are less reliable. 5. Digital computers are more reliable. 6. Analog computers are used to calculate/measure analog quantities like speed and temperature. 6. Digital computers are used to calculate mathematical and logical operations. It can solve addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and other mathematical and statistical operations. 7. Analog computers provide less accurate results. 7. Digital computers provide 100% accurate results. 8. Normally Analog Computers are specific purpose. 8. Digital Computers are general purpose.
Topics: Computer Hardware
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