COMPUTER TYPES

What is the main advantage of a laptop over a desktop?

• Higher processing power

• Lower cost

• Portability

• Better cooling system

Which of the following is NOT a personal computer?

• Mainframe

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Tablet

Which of the following is a defining feature of a desktop computer?

• Portability and lightweight design

• Designed for a single user at a fixed location

• Built-in cellular connectivity

• Both input and output devices are separate from the system unit

Which computer type is optimized for touch-screen use and portability?

• Desktop

• Mainframe

• Tablet

• Server

Why are supercomputers often built using thousands of interconnected processors?

• To enable massive parallel processing for complex simulations

• To improve single-threaded performance

• To reduce electricity consumption

• To lower production costs

What is a key characteristic of a smartphone?

• It includes computer applications and internet access

• It cannot run computer applications

• It is a type of supercomputer

• It is only used for voice calls

Game consoles are primarily designed for:

• Business data processing

• Entertainment and video games

• Scientific simulations

• Managing network tasks

A server is best described as a computer that:

• Is used only for personal tasks

• Manages files, printers, or email for multiple users

• Is the fastest type of computer

• Cannot be connected to a network

Why are game consoles like PlayStation/Xbox not classified as PCs despite having similar hardware?

• They run proprietary OS optimized for entertainment, not general computing

• They lack internet connectivity

• They cannot display graphics

• They are slower than smartphones

Which type of computer is designed for large-scale, mission-critical data processing?

• Laptop

• Supercomputer

• Tablet

• Mainframe