Classification of Computers by Size and Power

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What distinguishes a personal computer from other types of computers?

It manages large networks of peripheral PCs and handles immense data-processing tasks.

It is larger than a workstation and has advanced graphics capabilities.

It is used primarily for computationally intensive scientific tasks.

It is based on a microprocessor and designed for single-user operation. (correct)

Which type of computer is designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table?

Server

Minicomputer

Personal computer/Desktop computer (correct)

Workstation

What distinguishes a workstation from a personal computer?

It has advanced graphics capabilities and large storage capacity.

It is based on a microprocessor and designed for single-user operation.

It is used primarily for managing large networks of peripheral PCs.

It is larger in physical size and has more features than a personal computer. (correct)

Which type of computer is smaller in physical size but possesses most features of a large computer?

Minicomputer Signup and view all the answers

What tasks are workstations primarily used for?

Performing computationally intensive scientific and engineering tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Minicomputers?

Used by individual departments for specific purposes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer is primarily used by banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies?

Mainframe computers Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Supercomputers from Minicomputers?

Require immense amount of mathematical calculations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a popular Mainframe computer?

Apple Macbook Pro Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks are Supercomputers commonly used for?

Weather forecasting and scientific simulations Signup and view all the answers

Classification of Computers by Size and Power

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What distinguishes a personal computer from other types of computers?

Which type of computer is designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table?

What distinguishes a workstation from a personal computer?

Which type of computer is smaller in physical size but possesses most features of a large computer?

What tasks are workstations primarily used for?

What is the main function of Minicomputers?

Which type of computer is primarily used by banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies?

What distinguishes Supercomputers from Minicomputers?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a popular Mainframe computer?

What type of tasks are Supercomputers commonly used for?

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