Supercomputers

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Match the following types of computers with their primary characteristics:

Super Computer = Most powerful computers regarding performance and data processing of large amount of data in a short period of time do Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers but still very expensive and many large companies and government organizations used it. Micro Computer = A computer that utilizes microprocessor as its central control and also known as personal computer NASA Supercomputers = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions

Match the following uses of supercomputers with their descriptions:

Space Exploration = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions Weather Forecasting = Used to analyze weather patterns and make accurate predictions Nuclear Power Testing = Used to simulate and analyze nuclear reactions Government Systems = Used for various government operations and data processing

Match the following uses of mainframe computers with their descriptions:

Large Companies = Used to perform complex business operations and data processing Governmental Organizations = Used for various government operations and data processing Research Institutions = Used to process and analyze large amounts of research data Space Exploration = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions

Match the following terms with their definitions:

RAM = Computer's short-term memory where data is stored for immediate access Processor = Part of a computer that performs operations on data Hard Drive = Long-term storage device for a computer Gigabyte = Unit of digital information storage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organizations with their use of supercomputers:

NASA = Used for space exploration and COVID19 research Government = Used for various government operations and data processing Large Corporations = Used for specific tasks and data processing Research Institutions = Used to process and analyze large amounts of research data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of computers with their primary usage:

Super Computer = Used for Research, Space Exploration, Earthquake Studies, Weather Forecasting, Nuclear Power Testing, Government Systems Mainframe Computers = Used by large companies and governmental organizations to operate their company Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Supercomputer = The most powerful computers regarding performance and data processing Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers, but still very expensive and used by many large companies and governmental organizations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of computers with their characteristics:

Super Computer = Has thousands of processors, hundreds of gigabytes of RAM, and hard drives that allow hundreds of gigabytes of storage space Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers, but still very expensive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of computers with their primary users:

Super Computer = Used by large corporations and for task specific purposes Mainframe Computers = Used by large companies and governmental organizations Signup and view all the answers