Types of Computers and Their Uses

What is another name for a microcomputer?

• Midrange computer

• Personal computer

• Big Iron

• Fastest computer

Which type of computer is typically used by only one person at a time?

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

Which of these is an example of a microcomputer?

• VAX

• IBM 7094

• Laptop

• CRAY

Which type of computer is also known as a midrange computer?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

How many users can typically work on a minicomputer at the same time?

• Only one

• 10-60

• 100+

• Thousands

PDP-11 is an example of which type of computer?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

Which type of computer has high computing power and is used in large business organizations?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

Which computer is the largest and fastest?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

Which type of computer is the most expensive?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting and space exploration?

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer