Comp. Ch. 2 (Classification of Computers - online test)

Question 1

Laptops/notebook computers are examples of …

Answer 1

microcomputers, and these are portable computers that can be carried around

Question 2

What are workstations

Answer 2

They are single-user computers and can be used for professional works.

Question 3

What are gaming consoles

Answer 3

• a type of microcomputer, they are computers like Xbox, specialised for entertainment purposes

Question 4

What is an embedded computer and what are some examples

Answer 4

These are computers built into machines (like carputers, built into cars for entertainment and navigation). Some examples are washing machines, ATMs, etc.

Question 5

What are mainframes and how many CPUs do they have? What are their main features

Answer 5

They are very large and powerful computers with 1 - 16 CPUs. They are faster, more powerful + expensive than microcomputers and minicomputers. An examples is an ATM, UNIVAC, ENIAC

Question 5

What is a minicomputer?
A minicomputer is usually a ________ ________

Answer 5

• more powerful than microcomputers + multi user computer
• network server

Question 6

What are workstations

Answer 6

• powerful single user computers
• used in banks + big offices for tasks that require a great deal of power

Question 7

What are supercomputers

Answer 7

These are the most expensive computers, massive in size that occupy a whole room and are used in complex calculations - weather forecasting, nuclear science, etc. e.g. PARAM