CW 1.5 - Supercomputer Review

What is a supercomputer?

• A high-performance computer that can handle complex calculations and large amounts of data at very fast speeds

• Multiple computers connected together to provide a single service

• A computer designed for email, games, school used by students

• A mobile computer that has the same capabilities as a desktop computer

A supercomputer uses ​ (a)   by breaking large problems into ​ (b)  

• parallel computing
• small chunks
• perpedicular computing
• massive data sets

The processing of a supercomputer is equivalent to the same as ________________________________ PC working on the same problem.

• 1 million

• 100 billion

• 100 thousand

• 100 million

Determine if the following is a use for a supercomputer or a personal computer.

Groups:

(a) Supercomputer

,

(b) Personal Computer

• Email Communication
• Gaming
• Astrophysical Simulations
• Video Conferencing
• Spreadsheet Management
• Artificial Intelligence Training
• Genomic Sequencing
• Modeling Virus Behaviours

• Weather Simulation
• Photo Editing

Which country has the most supercomputers in the top 10?

• United States

• China

• Italy

• Russia

Where is the supercomputer located in the state of Georgia?

• Center for Disease Control (CDC)

• University of Georgia (UGA)

• Georgia Tech (GT)

• Barrow County Schools System (BCSS)

According to Moore's Law, the number of transistors on a circuit will ​ (a)   roughly every ​ (b)   years, with a minimal increase in cost.

• double
• two
• triple
• one
• four
• stay the same

How many transistors are on a high-end CPU today?

• 20-30 billion

• 10-20 thousand

• 30-40 million

• 100 - 500 thousand

How many transistors were on the first CPU, the Intel 4004, released in 1971?

• 540

• 10 million

• 2300

• 720000