Cengage Modules 3-5 through 3-7 Quiz

What is a supercomputer capable of processing in a single second?

• Many trillions of instructions

• Hundreds of instructions

• Thousands of instructions

• Millions of instructions

How much more data can a supercomputer store compared to an average desktop?

• 10,000 times

• 5,000 times

• 20,000 times

• 1,000 times

What is the approximate weight of a supercomputer?

• 50 tons

• 100 tons

• 150 tons

• 200 tons

What type of applications typically require the use of supercomputers?

• Simple arithmetic calculations

• Large-scale simulations and complex mathematical calculations

• Basic word processing tasks

• Simple web browsing activities

Which of the following fields commonly use supercomputers?

• Medicine and aerospace

• Culinary arts and fashion design

• Elementary education and childcare

• Local retail and small business management

Supercomputers are used in which of the following activities?

• Online shopping

• Weather forecasting

• Social media management

• Personal budgeting

What does the cloud-shaped symbol universally represent today?

• Cloud storage

• Cloud computing

• Cloud security

• Cloud networking

What does cloud computing provide?

• Physical storage devices

• Local software installations

• Resources and services accessed via the Internet

• Offline data processing

Which of the following is NOT typically included as a resource in cloud computing?

• Email messages

• Schedules

• Physical books

• Photos

What is one of the main benefits of cloud computing mentioned in the text?

• Accessing resources locally

• Storing files offline

• Configuring servers for optimal performance

• Using outdated software