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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?

Fast data processing Signup and view all the answers

What does cloud computing mean in the simplest terms?

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

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

Adding three numbers with eight digits in one second Signup and view all the answers

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

Howard Aiken Signup and view all the answers

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

Equipping computers with thinking power equal to human intelligence Signup and view all the answers

In what way does cloud computing differ from traditional computing?

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

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

Running advanced application programs efficiently and reliably Signup and view all the answers

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

Controlling the working of computer system Signup and view all the answers

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

Single user operating system Signup and view all the answers

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

Time-sharing processing Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing a visual way to interact with the computer Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing and removing malware infections Signup and view all the answers