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What is the main characteristic of each generation of computers?

They are used by large organizations

They are categorized into various types

They are smaller, cheaper, more powerful and more efficient (correct)

They are sub-divided into mainframe and miniframe computers

What was the main purpose of mainframe computers?

For research purposes

To occupy large space

To process information in parallels

To control the entire business operation (correct)

In what year was the miniframe computer introduced?

1950

1970

1965 (correct)

1960

What is the main difference between mainframe and miniframe computers?

Their size and installation cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of mainframe computers?

They are very powerful and expensive to maintain Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a miniframe computer?

NCR 9300 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of microcomputers?

They are made up of Microchips and are reliable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?

Supercomputers channel all their power into executing a few programs as fast as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a device that is classified as an analog computer?

Thermometer Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of supercomputers in terms of processing?

They process data in parallel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of supercomputers?

For scientific purposes such as oil exploration and space research Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of main memory of a supercomputer?

8 to 64 megabytes Signup and view all the answers