IT A 2.1 Mainframe Computers and Supercomputers

What is the primary use of mainframe computers?

• Mobile applications

• Gaming applications

• Personal computing

• Bulk data-processing applications

Which of the following is a characteristic of mainframe computers?

• Small physical size

• Limited multitasking

• High reliability

• Low processing power

What does RAS stand for in the context of mainframe computers?

• Remote Access Security

• Rapid Access System

• Reliability, Availability, Serviceability

• Resource Allocation System

Which of the following is a feature of supercomputers?

• Massively parallel processing

• Limited data processing

• Low cost

• Single processor core

What is the main advantage of using mainframes for transaction processing?

• Limited user access

• Ability to process large volumes of data

• High cost

• Slow processing speed

Which programming language is commonly associated with older mainframe systems?

• C++

• COBOL

• Java

• Python

What is the primary metric used to measure the performance of supercomputers?

• MIPS

• FLOPS

• GBPS

• TPS

What is a significant disadvantage of mainframe computers?

• High initial cost

• Low processing power

• Small size

• High reliability

Which of the following is a common use of supercomputers?

• Word processing

• Weather forecasting

• Web browsing

• Email services

What is the lifespan of a typical supercomputer?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 1 year