All Things Computers

What is a computer?

• A device for cooking food

• A programmable electronic device for data processing

• A tool for painting

• A musical instrument

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?

• Supercomputer

• Smartphone

• Refrigerator

• Laptop

What is the primary function of a supercomputer?

• To play video games

• To process data at extremely fast speeds

• To store food

• To make phone calls

Which type of computer is known for being portable and less expensive?

• Supercomputer

• Mainframe

• Laptop

• Desktop

Which of the following is a characteristic of laptops?

• Very expensive and large

• Smaller, less expensive, and portable

• Used only by scientists

• Requires a lot of power

What is a common feature of tablets?

• Physical keyboard

• Touchscreen

• External speakers

• Joystick

What can tablets and smartphones do when connected to the internet?

• Print photos

• Exchange email

• Play CDs

• Scan documents

What is sequential computing?

• Solving problems with multiple processors

• Executing steps one at a time

• Distributing tasks across networks

• Using cloud storage

What is the main disadvantage of sequential computing?

• It is expensive

• It is slow for large tasks

• It requires multiple processors

• It uses too much power

What is the benefit of using parallel and distributed computing?

• Slower processing

• Higher costs

• Quicker algorithm completion

• More hardware requirements