Chapter 3 - Computer Types and Hardware

What is workstation?

• Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.

• High capacity machines with thousands of processors that can perform more than several trillion calculations per second.

• Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

• Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in smart appliances and automobiles.

What is supercomputer?

• Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.

• High capacity machines with thousands of processors that can perform more than several trillion calculations per second.

• Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

• Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in smart appliances and automobiles.

What is mainframe?

• Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.

• High capacity machines with thousands of processors that can perform more than several trillion calculations per second.

• Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

• Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in smart appliances and automobiles.

What is micro-controller?

• Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.

• High capacity machines with thousands of processors that can perform more than several trillion calculations per second.

• Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

• Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in smart appliances and automobiles.

"A computer that was the fastest and the most expensive in the world at the time it was constructed. Can tackle tasks that would not be practical for other computers."

This statement refer to :

• Supercomputer

• Workstation

• Microcomputer

• High Speed Processor

Desktop, laptop and handheld is categorized as the same family which called ___________?

• Microcomputer

• Personal Computer (PC)

• Micro-controller

• Individual PC

"Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output."

This statement may refer to :

• Memory

• Storage

• Hard Disk

• SD Memory Card

"Used to expand the computer’s input, output and storage capabilities."

This statement may refer to :

• Peripheral Devices

• Storage Devices

• Memory

• Processor (CPU)

PD.ID is a ________________ ?

• Handheld Devices

• Microcomputer

• Server

• Supercomputer

Which of the following is considered both input and output devices?

• Modem

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer