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What distinguishes supercomputers from other types of computers?
What distinguishes supercomputers from other types of computers?
- They are primarily used for basic text processing tasks.
- They can perform more than 1 trillion calculations per second. (correct)
- They are low-capacity machines designed for personal use.
- They are the only type that can perform calculations involving geometric shapes.
Which of the following tasks is NOT typically associated with the use of supercomputers?
Which of the following tasks is NOT typically associated with the use of supercomputers?
- Modeling molecules
- Basic word processing (correct)
- Weather forecasting
- Simulating nuclear explosions
Which characteristic is unique to supercomputers compared to microcomputers?
Which characteristic is unique to supercomputers compared to microcomputers?
- Supercomputers can run multiple programs simultaneously without performance degradation. (correct)
- Microcomputers have hundreds of thousands of processors.
- Microcomputers are faster than supercomputers.
- Supercomputers are designed for home users.
What term is often used to refer to supercomputers due to their performance?
What term is often used to refer to supercomputers due to their performance?
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Which feature of supercomputers contributes to their high cost?
Which feature of supercomputers contributes to their high cost?
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Types of Computers
- Supercomputers are categorized as one of the four basic types of computers
- Supercomputers are high-capacity machines with hundreds of thousands of processors.
- Supercomputers can perform more than 1 trillion calculations per second, making them the fastest available.
- Supercomputers are the most expensive of all computer types.
- Supercomputers are often referred to as "Supers."
- Supercomputers are used for tasks requiring the processing of massive amounts of data, such as:
- Forecasting weather
- Designing aircraft
- Modeling molecules
- Breaking codes
- Simulating nuclear explosions
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