Types of Computers Pictorial Tutorial

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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?

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?

Mini computers (correct)

Super computers

Microcomputers

Mainframe computers

What distinguishes microcomputers from other types of computers?

Minimum memory and input output devices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer is known for its usage in scientific research and being expensive due to its large size and multiple processors?

Super computers Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer with its primary usage:

Super computers = Scientific research (weather forecasting, nuclear testing, space exploration, earthquake studies) Mainframe computers = Large organizations for critical applications (census data processing, consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, online transaction processing) Mini computers = Database servers and web servers Micro computers = Personal use (desktop computers, laptops, notebook PCs, smart TVs, smartwatches, smartphones) Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer with its key characteristic:

Super computers = Large size and multiple processors Mainframe computers = Process large data and multiple user processing Mini computers = Mid-range in terms of efficiency, speed, cost, memory Micro computers = Small size and single processor Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer with its typical users:

Super computers = Scientists and researchers Mainframe computers = Large organizations and enterprises Mini computers = Database administrators and web developers Micro computers = Individual consumers and personal users Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer with its affordability:

Super computers = Expensive Mainframe computers = Expensive Mini computers = Moderately priced Micro computers = Affordable Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of computer with its primary function:

Super computers = Fastest processing for scientific research Mainframe computers = Processing large data for critical applications Mini computers = Supporting large numbers of users as database and web servers Micro computers = Personal computing and consumer electronics Signup and view all the answers

Super computers are known for their large size, multiple processors, and being used for ______

scientific research Signup and view all the answers

Mainframe computers are typically used by large organizations for ______ applications

critical Signup and view all the answers

Mini computers are often used as database servers and ______ servers

web Signup and view all the answers

Micro computers are affordable and commonly used for personal use, such as desktop computers, laptops, and ______ PCs

notebook Signup and view all the answers

Super computers are the ______ and most expensive type of computers

fastest Signup and view all the answers

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.