Computer Sizes

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What does the word "computer" originally mean?

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A person who did sums all day, every day

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What makes a computer special compared to humans?

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It works faster than humans.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computers?
Options:
They can store huge amounts of information,
They are more accurate than humans,
They have brains,
They work faster than humans

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They have brains

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What is a desktop PC (Personal Computer) designed for?

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To sit on top of – or under – a desk and used by one person at a time

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What are laptop computers known for?

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Combining all the separate devices of a desktop PC into one unit

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What is a distinctive feature of a tablet computer?

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It has a large, touch sensitive screen and a "virtual" keyboard.

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What are supercomputers used for?

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To handle very large databases or do a great amount of computation

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a supercomputer compared to an ordinary personal computer? It is battery-powered and very portable, It is designed to sit on top of a desk, It is thousands of times faster and has more memory, It has an on-screen "virtual" keyboard

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It is thousands of times faster and has more memory

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What is a mainframe computer?

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A large computer system is used/accessed by many users at the same time via a monitor.

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Which of the following is a function of a server? Options: To store and process huge amounts of information for large organizations. To provide services for other computers on a network, such as file storage and web hosting. To carry out instructions stored on a small silicon chip. To allow users to make phone calls and use touch screens.

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To provide services for other computers on a network, such as file storage and web hosting.