ITF Chapter 1 Computing Devices

A type of computer that can serve more than one person a a time

• Laptop
• Desktop
• Multi-User Computer
• Dedicated Computer
• IoT

Examples of a Multi-user computer (choose all that apply)

• MainFrame
• Desktop
• Laptop
• Minicomputer
• SuperComputer

A multi-user computer that specializes in multitasking, supporting dozens or even thousands of user sessions at the same time

• IoT
• MainFrame
• Desktop
• Laptop
• Dedicated Computer

Smaller version of a mainframe that didn't need the full power and expense.

• Desktop
• Dedicated Computer
• SuperComputer
• Minicomputer
• Laptop

Single large machines with hundred or thousands of processors working in tandem on a single task

• MainFrame
• MiniComputer
• Desktop
• Laptop
• SuperComputer

Which of the following is not a likely task for a supercomputer

• Tallying Census Results
• Computing Geothermal Imaging data
• Determining the answer to life, the universe, and everything
• Handling CGI effects in movies
• Computing the family budget

A computer meant to be used by only one user at a time

• MainFrame
• MiniComputer
• Dedicated Computer
• Supercomputer
• Server

A device that connects to the system unit and allows you to interact with it.

• Personal Computer
• Peripheral
• Microcomputer
• Processor
• Software

Which of the following is a peripheral? (choose all that apply)

• RAM
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Monitor
• Printer

Which of the following are synonymous with a personal computer? (choose all that apply

• Dedicated Computer
• PC
• MainFrame
• MicroComputer
• Mini Computer