Types of Computers
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What type of computer is room-sized and requires special rooms with air-conditioning?

  • Personal computer
  • Microcomputer
  • Mainframe computer (correct)
  • Minicomputer

    • Which type of computer is described as the size of a large filing cabinet with slightly less computing power than mainframes?

  • Microcomputer
  • Personal computer
  • Mainframe computer
  • Minicomputer (correct)

    • What type of computer is equipped with a microprocessor and designed for individual users?

  • Mainframe computer
  • Personal computer (correct)
  • Microcomputer
  • Minicomputer

    • Which type of computer could be operated in ordinary rooms and was cheaper than mainframes?

    <p>Minicomputer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the microprocessor lead to the construction of microcomputers?

    <p>1971 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the wide availability of computers, how was automatic control of machines achieved?

    <p>Logic circuitry of the TTL family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant breakthrough that allowed machines and industrial processes to be computer controlled?

    <p>Introduction of the minicomputer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of an ALU in a microprocessor?

    <p>Perform arithmetic and logical operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a register differ from an ALU in a microprocessor?

    <p>Registers are used for data manipulation without referencing external memory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the address bus in a microprocessor?

    <p>Uniquely identify external memory locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a microprocessor handle larger words in chunks of 8 bits?

    <p>To simplify arithmetic and logical operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a microprocessor is responsible for fast data manipulation that does not require external memory access?

    <p>ALU (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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