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Core Mainframe Features

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A bank needs a system for processing billions of transactions per day while keeping services continuously available. Which core mainframe feature best meets this need?

a)

Massive I/O for moving large datasets efficiently

b)

Virtualization to run many operating systems simultaneously

c)

High-Volume Transactions optimized for massive throughput

d)

Hot-swappable components for easier hardware repair

2.

A company wants to connect its headquarters LAN to several branch office LANs across the country and give staff access to cloud services. Based on the comparison, which network type and typical architecture should be planned?

a)

LAN using Ethernet cables inside one building

b)

WAN using leased lines, fiber optics, or satellite links

c)

PAN using Bluetooth between personal devices

d)

MAN using only Wi‑Fi routers without external links

3.

Which system’s primary goal best matches performing complex calculations at very high speed using massively parallel processing?

a)

Mainframe

b)

Server (Cluster)

c)

Supercomputer

d)

Personal computer

4.

Which computing system is primarily optimized for I/O and high throughput, indicated as 90% in the chart?

a)

Server

b)

Mainframe

c)

Supercomputer

d)

LAN/WAN network

5.

Which option best explains why a company might choose servers over mainframes or supercomputers, as implied by the chart?

a)

Servers deliver the highest raw calculation speed.

b)

Servers are primarily for packet transmission.

c)

Servers prioritize flexibility and scalability.

d)

Servers guarantee 95% throughput.

6.

When you save information on Google Drive, where does it go?

a)

Cloud

b)

Mr. Reading's Computer

c)

CD-ROM

d)

USB Drive

7.
What is an advantage of Cloud Computing?
a)
Can access you files anywhere
b)
It is safer
c)
Can access files anywhere you have internet
d)
Expensive
8.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing?

a)

Lower maintenance cost

b)

Automatic backup

c)

Employees can work from any place

d)

Internet access is required

9.

Where are the files saved when using cloud computing?

a)

Servers connected to the internet

b)

Hard drive of a local machine

c)

Local machines that can access the internet

d)

Local servers

10.

How can you upload content to Google Drive?

a)

Click New, File upload

b)

Click New, Folder upload

c)

Drag files into the Drive window

d)

You can use any of these methods to upload files to Google Drive

11.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Legal Access Network
c)
Legendary Access Node
d)
Local Admin Network
12.
What does WAN stand for ?
a)
Weak Access Node
b)
Working Area Network
c)
Wide Area Network
d)
World Access Net
13.
What is this usually the sign for?
a)
Coaxial Connection
b)
Wired Connection
c)
Wi-Fi Connection
d)
BluTooth Connection
14.
What is the most important piece of software on a computer?
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs
c)
Applications
d)
Hardware
15.
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
a)
Hardware
b)
Desktop
c)
Devices
d)
Peripherals