INFS 602: CLASSIFICATION
A. In your own words define the term “class”
A class is a group of things such as physical things, activities, process or abstracts
ideas that have at least one attribute/characteristics in common. The shared
attribute/characteristics gives the class its identity. A class may further be broken
down into smaller sub classes until no further breakdown is possible.
B. Group the following items into their various classes and provide a heading for each
class
CLASS HEADING
ITEMS
MEAT
Lamb, Beef, Pork, Chicken
BAKERY PRODUCTS
Bread, Cakes, Pies
DIARY AND NON DIARY PRODUCTS
Margarine, Cheese, Butter
NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Wine, Beer, Spirits, Liqueur
VEGETABLES
Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrot, Beans