History of Mark I Computer
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Who is credited with inventing the digital computer known as Mark I?

  • Cloud Computing
  • Mark II
  • Howard Aiken (correct)
  • Mark-l

    • What was the size of Mark I?

  • 50 feet long, 8 feet high and weighed about 5 tons (correct)
  • 10 feet long, 5 feet high and weighed about 2 tons
  • 20 feet long, 7 feet high and weighed about 4 tons
  • 30 feet long, 5 feet high and weighed about 3 tons

    • What was the primary method used by Mark I to print out its results?

  • Inkjet printer
  • Punched cards or on an electric typewriter (correct)
  • Dot matrix printer
  • Laser printer

    • What is the primary purpose of High-performance computing (HPC) in today's data centers?

    <p>Fast data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cloud computing mean in the simplest terms?

    <p>Storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of computer's hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of the digital computer known as Mark I?

    <p>Adding three numbers with eight digits in one second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual supervised the building of Mark II, Mark III, and Mark IV?

    <p>Howard Aiken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current focus of computer technology advancements mentioned in the text?

    <p>Equipping computers with thinking power equal to human intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does cloud computing differ from traditional computing?

    <p>It means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of a computer's hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of High-performance computing (HPC) as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Running advanced application programs efficiently and reliably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an objective of operating system?

    <p>Controlling the working of computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operating system allows only one user to run programs at a time?

    <p>Single user operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of processing involves dividing the CPU time among multiple users?

    <p>Time-sharing processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a graphical user interface (GUI) in an operating system?

    <p>Providing a visual way to interact with the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of installing anti-virus software in a computer?

    <p>Preventing and removing malware infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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