Chapter 3:BIS Hardware for Information system

What is the primary characteristic of a personal computer (PC)?

• • High processing power

• • Designed for scientific simulations

• • Intended for personal use

• • Used in large-scale data centers

Which type of computer is known for its large-scale data processing capabilities and is often used in business and government organizations?

• • Supercomputer

• • Mainframe computer

• • Workstation computer

• • Embedded computer

Embedded systems are commonly found in:

• • Desktop computers

• • Smartphones and IoT devices

• • Supercomputers

• • Mainframe computers

What differentiates a workstation computer from a personal computer?

• • Operating system

• • Processing power

• • Intended use and capabilities

• • Portability

Servers are primarily designed to:

• • Play multimedia content

• • Provide centralized resources and services to a network

• • c. Run resource-intensive applications

• • Be used as personal workstations

Which of the following is a characteristic of laptop computers?

• • Fixed desktop configuration

• • Large form factor

• • High portability

• • Designed for server applications

What type of computer is specifically designed for graphics-intensive tasks such as video editing and 3D rendering?

• • Personal computer

• • Mainframe computer

• • Workstation computer

• • Supercomputer

Which type of computer is specifically designed for real-time control applications, such as industrial automation and robotics?

• • Personal computer

• • Mainframe computer

• • Embedded computer

• • Quantum computer

What distinguishes a supercomputer from other types of computer

• • Small physical size

• • Low processing power

• • High-speed data processing

• • Limited memory capacity

Which application is commonly associated with the use of embedded systems?

• • Word processing

• Web browsing

• • Traffic light control

• • Video conferencing