ITE1133-Chapter 2.1

What is the primary use of a supercomputer?

• Processing small amounts of data

• Processing massive amounts of data.

• Handling thousands of connected users

• Operating as a personal computer

Which of the following best describes a mainframe computer?

• A device used to capture images and video

• A large, expensive, and powerful server handling many users simultaneously

• A small, portable computer used for mobile tasks

• A computer with limited processing power used for personal tasks

What distinguishes a server from a personal computer?

• A server has more powerful processing capabilities than a mainframe

• A server is used mainly for personal tasks

• A server provides services to other computers or devices on a network

• A server is less powerful than a personal computer

Which of the following is NOT a type of personal computer?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Mainframe

• Notebook

What is the main function of a terminal?

• To store large amounts of data

• To manage network security

• To perform complex calculations

• To enable users to send data to and /or receive information from a server.

Which scanning device is used to convert documents into machine-readable form?

• Card reader

• Magnetic-ink reader

• Optical scanner

• Bar code reader

Which device is commonly used to enter sound into a computer?

• Digital camera for image recording

• Microphone for capturing audio input

• Scanner used for text and images

• Optical character recognition device

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

• esktop computer

• Laptop

• Computer within a microwave oven

• Mainframe computer

Which of the following is used to capture original images?

• RFID reader

• Digital camera

• Barcode reader

• Optical scanner

What is the purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?

• To recognize preprinted characters and convert them into machine-readable code

• To read magnetic stripes on cards

• To scan bar codes on products

• To track RFID tags