FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING 1

The term 'computer' is BEST defined as an electronic device that

• stores and prints information

• is used to process business documents

• accepts and processes data to produce information

• accepts data in order to prepare business documents

The main categories of computers are

• tablet, desktop, and mainframe computers

• desktop, mainframe, and microcomputers

• microcomputer, minicomputer and personal computers

• mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputers

A microcomputer is a computer that:

• is small and has multiple users

• contains a multiprocessor

• supports hundreds of simultaneous users

• is very large and powerful computer

A minicomputer is a computer that:

• is small and has multiple users

• contains a multiprocessor

• supports hundreds of simultaneous users

• is a very large and powerful computer

A mainframe computer is a computer that:

• is very small and has multiple users

• is very small and contains a multiprocessor

• is very large and powerful and supports hundreds of simultaneous users

• is a very small but powerful computer

The acronym PC stands for:

• private company

• personal contact

• personal computer

• private computer

The largest micro computer consisting of separate hardware components is called:

• a laptop

• a palmtop

• a desk top

• a tablet

The microcomputer that is small, lightweight and mainly used for web browsing is the:

• notebook

• palmtop

• desk top

• tablet

The microcomputer that is smaller than laptops, portable and does not usually have a keyboard is the:

• notebook

• palmtop

• desk top

• tablet

Into which category of the microcomputer would the smartphone be placed?

• notebook

• palmtop

• desk top

• tablet