Classes Of Computers Quiz

Which class of computers is the most powerful with the fastest processing speed and highest performance?

• Supercomputers

• Minicomputers

• Personal computers

• Mainframes

What is the metric used to compare the speed of supercomputers?

• Gigaflops

• Megaflops

• Petaflops

• Terabytes

Mainframes are mainly used for which type of data processing?

• Distributed data processing

• Real-time data processing

• Decentralized data processing

• Centralized data processing

What is the main difference between minicomputers and personal computers?

• Size

• Processing speed

• Memory capacity

• Operating system

What is the main advantage of notebook computers over desktop personal computers?

• Portability

• Larger memory capacity

• Better graphics performance

• Higher processing speed

What distinguishes a subnotebook from a regular laptop?

• Smaller screen and keyboard

• Higher processing speed

• Optical drive

• Touchscreen display

Which type of software is responsible for managing the hardware and other software installed on a computer?

• Operating System Software

• Application Software

• Web Server Software

• Database Management System

What is the purpose of application software?

• To prioritise tasks performed by the CPU

• To manage computer resources

• To maintain data integrity

• To make business activities efficient

Which type of software is Microsoft Office an example of?

• Shareware

• Custom software

• Open source software

• Packaged software

What is the function of the data definition component in a DBMS?

• Manipulating data

• Defining the structure of files

• Storing data

• Retrieving data