Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Mainframe

What is a mainframe computer primarily used for?

• Social media browsing

• Gaming

• High-volume data processing

• Graphic design

What is a key element of a mainframe computer's design?

• Portability

• Reliability and uptime

• Low memory capacity

• Single processor core

How do mainframes ensure continuous operation in case of component failure?

• By having redundant parts

• By reducing memory capacity

• By shutting down completely

• By increasing data input/output capacity

What allows most mainframes to go years without a reboot?

• Regular maintenance

• Hot-swapping components

• Turning off at night

• Running fewer virtual machines

What type of processors do mainframes use?

• General-purpose processors

• Specialized processors with high number of cores

• Low-speed processors

• Mobile processors

Which operating systems are commonly used in mainframe computers?

• Windows

• macOS

• z/OS and Linux

• Android

What feature allows a single mainframe to run thousands of virtual machines?

• Limited virtualization

• No virtualization

• Basic virtualization

• Advanced virtualization

What kind of tasks are mainframes capable of handling effectively?

• Low-volume tasks

• Occasional tasks

• Non-critical tasks

• High-volume, mission-critical tasks

How many processors can work in parallel in a mainframe computer?

• Up to 8 processors

• Up to 16 processors

• Up to 4 processors

• Up to 32 processors

Which type of organizations commonly use mainframes?

• Non-profit organizations

• Small startups

• Large organizations and businesses

• Freelancers