Quiz on Computer Systems

What is the primary use of supercomputers?

• Everyday tasks

• Complex calculations

• Basic data processing

• Mobile application

What is the typical processing speed of a supercomputer?

• Low

• Moderate

• Extremely high

• High

How much storage do supercomputers generally have?

• Gigabytes

• Terabytes

• Petabytes

• Megabytes

What is a key characteristic of the portability of supercomputers?

• Highly portable

• Portable with restrictions

• Not portable

• Can be moved easily

What type of organizations primarily use mainframes?

• Small businesses

• Large organizations

• Individual users

• Schools

How does the processing speed of mainframes compare to supercomputers?

• Higher

• Lower

• The same

• It varies significantly

What is the typical storage capacity range for mainframes?

• Megabytes

• Gigabytes

• Terabytes to Petabytes

• Kilobytes

Are mainframes portable?

• Yes, they are very portable

• Yes, but only small models

• Not portable

• Some are portable

What is the main purpose of desktop systems?

• Specialized tasks

• General-purpose computing

• High-performance calculations

• Embedded functions

What is the processing speed of desktop systems?

• Generally low

• Low to moderate

• Moderate to high

• Extremely high