10 Questions
What is the primary measure of performance for supercomputers?
FLOPS
Which operating system do the world's fastest 500 supercomputers primarily run on?
Linux-based operating systems
In which country is additional research being conducted to build even faster supercomputers?
China
What are supercomputers used for in the field of weather forecasting and climate research?
Intensive computation tasks
Which field has historically found supercomputers to be essential?
Cryptanalysis
What is the main function of mainframe computers?
Bulk data processing
When did mini computers come into the market?
Late 1960s
What is a distinguishing feature of microcomputers?
Microprocessor as CPU
How did mini computers differ from mainframe computers in terms of size?
Took up less space
What role did microcomputers play in the development of present-day gadgets?
They were the foundation
Test your knowledge about the classification of computer systems based on size, functionality, and data handling. Learn about supercomputers and their high performance compared to general-purpose computers.
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