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Which type of computer is characterized by being large, having multiple processors, and used for scientific research?
Which type of computer is characterized by being large, having multiple processors, and used for scientific research?
- Super computers (correct)
- Microcomputers
- Mainframe computers
- Mini computers
What is the main function of mainframe computers?
What is the main function of mainframe computers?
- Scientific research
- Processing large data for organizations (correct)
- Web servers
- Personal use
Which type of computer is typically used as database servers and web servers?
Which type of computer is typically used as database servers and web servers?
- Mini computers (correct)
- Super computers
- Microcomputers
- Mainframe computers
What distinguishes microcomputers from other types of computers?
What distinguishes microcomputers from other types of computers?
Which type of computer is known for its usage in scientific research and being expensive due to its large size and multiple processors?
Which type of computer is known for its usage in scientific research and being expensive due to its large size and multiple processors?
Match the type of computer with its primary usage:
Match the type of computer with its primary usage:
Match the type of computer with its key characteristic:
Match the type of computer with its key characteristic:
Match the type of computer with its typical users:
Match the type of computer with its typical users:
Match the type of computer with its affordability:
Match the type of computer with its affordability:
Match the type of computer with its primary function:
Match the type of computer with its primary function:
Super computers are known for their large size, multiple processors, and being used for ______
Super computers are known for their large size, multiple processors, and being used for ______
Mainframe computers are typically used by large organizations for ______ applications
Mainframe computers are typically used by large organizations for ______ applications
Mini computers are often used as database servers and ______ servers
Mini computers are often used as database servers and ______ servers
Micro computers are affordable and commonly used for personal use, such as desktop computers, laptops, and ______ PCs
Micro computers are affordable and commonly used for personal use, such as desktop computers, laptops, and ______ PCs
Super computers are the ______ and most expensive type of computers
Super computers are the ______ and most expensive type of computers
Study Notes
- Ces Pictorial tutorial discussing types of computers
- Four common types: super computers, mainframe computers, mini computers, microcomputers
- Super computers: large, multiple processors, fastest, expensive, used for scientific research (weather forecasting, nuclear testing, space exploration, earthquake studies)
- Mainframe computers: process large data, multiple user processing, expensive, faster, used by large organizations for critical applications (census data processing, consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, online transaction processing)
- Mini computers: mid-range in terms of efficiency, speed, cost, memory, support large users, used as database servers and web servers
- Micro computers: small, single processor, minimum memory, input output devices, affordable, used for personal use, examples: desktop computers, laptops, notebook PCs, smart TVs, smartwatches, smartphones.
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Learn about the four common types of computers: super computers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and microcomputers. Understand their characteristics, applications, and usage in different fields such as scientific research, large organization data processing, database and web serving, and personal use devices.
