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What distinguishes a supercomputer from a mainframe computer?
What distinguishes a supercomputer from a mainframe computer?
- Usual applications
- Size and cost
- Processing speed and power (correct)
- Types of programs run
Which type of computer is commonly used in banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies?
Which type of computer is commonly used in banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies?
- Minicomputer
- Supercomputer
- Microcomputer
- Mainframe computer (correct)
What is the primary function of a minicomputer in terms of size and power?
What is the primary function of a minicomputer in terms of size and power?
- Smaller and less powerful than microcomputers
- Same size as supercomputers but less powerful
- Larger and more powerful than microcomputers (correct)
- Equal in size and power to mainframe computers
Which type of computer is designed for general usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes?
Which type of computer is designed for general usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes?
In terms of cost, how does a microcomputer compare to other classes of computers?
In terms of cost, how does a microcomputer compare to other classes of computers?
Which type of computer is the smallest and most powerful in terms of performance and data processing?
Which type of computer is the smallest and most powerful in terms of performance and data processing?
In which type of computer are multiple programs designed to run concurrently?
In which type of computer are multiple programs designed to run concurrently?
Which type of computer falls between the mainframe and microcomputer in terms of size and power?
Which type of computer falls between the mainframe and microcomputer in terms of size and power?
Which class of computers is the cheapest among all the different classes?
Which class of computers is the cheapest among all the different classes?
Which type of computer is commonly used in banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies as mentioned in the text?
Which type of computer is commonly used in banks, educational institutions, and insurance companies as mentioned in the text?
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