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What is a Mainframe used for?
What is a Mainframe used for?
Minicomputers are also called what?
Minicomputers are also called what?
What are servers designed to do?
What are servers designed to do?
Provide services to client machines in a computer.
What type of tasks can supercomputers perform?
What type of tasks can supercomputers perform?
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Minicomputers are not called mini because of their size, but because of their ____.
Minicomputers are not called mini because of their size, but because of their ____.
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What defines a microcomputer?
What defines a microcomputer?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Computers
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Mainframe
- Utilized by large organizations for processing vast amounts of data efficiently.
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Minicomputer
- Known as mid-range systems or workstations, serving as a bridge between mainframes and microcomputers.
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Servers
- Specifically designed to provide services and resources to client machines within a network, enhancing communication and data sharing.
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Supercomputer
- Capable of performing extremely calculation-intensive tasks, often used for complex simulations and research applications.
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Function of Minicomputers
- The term "mini" refers to their operational capacity rather than their physical size; they are designed for specific functions.
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Microcomputer
- Contains a microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU), commonly found in personal computers and laptops.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the various classifications of computers including mainframes, minicomputers, servers, and supercomputers. Understand the unique functions of each type and their applications in today's technology. This quiz assesses your grasp of computer types and their roles in computing.
