Types of Computers and Applications

Which of the following is a primary application of supercomputers?

• Managing personal finances

• Weather forecasting and scientific simulations

• Office productivity software

• Playing video games

What is the main application of a mainframe computer in businesses?

• Processing large volumes of transactions and data management

• Running graphic design software

• Serving as a personal gaming computer

• Operating home automation systems

Which of these tasks is a typical application of a personal computer (PC)?

• Controlling nuclear power plants

• Browsing the internet and creating documents

• Performing high-end scientific research

• Handling national security communications

In which of the following is an embedded computer most likely to be used?

• Monitoring and controlling a car’s engine systems

• Designing 3D models

• Running a global financial database

• Predicting climate change

Which of the following is a common application of a workstation computer?

• Social media browsing

• High-performance tasks like CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and 3D animation

• General office tasks like word processing

• Streaming video content

What is one of the primary applications of mainframe computers in government institutions?

• Creating social media accounts

• Managing citizen records and national databases

• Playing online games

• Conducting personal video conferencing

Which type of computer is typically used in hospitals to operate medical devices and monitoring equipment?

• Personal Computer

• Embedded Computer

• Workstation

• Mainframe

What is a key application of supercomputers in scientific research?

• Processing payroll for employees

• Simulating nuclear reactions and space exploration

• Developing mobile applications

• Writing essays and reports

Which of the following is an embedded computer most likely to control?

• A city’s traffic light system

• A financial trading system

• A personal desktop computer

• A scientific research project

Which type of computer would be most suitable for film editing and special effects creation?

• Mainframe

• Personal Computer

• Workstation

• Supercomputer