TYPES OF COMPUTERS QUIZ

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Instructions: Please indicate whether the following statement is true by placing a T next to
the number or false by placing an F next to the number.
__1. A server is usually found on an office employees desk.
__2. Handheld computers are the smallest type of personal computer.
__3. A workstation usually features specific software.
__ 4. A server provides your h drive.
__5. A supercomputer is used to perform very complex tasks.
__6. Most homes have a desktop microcomputer.
__7. A mainframe computer is mostly used by travelers.
__8. Mainframes are designed for interactive use.
__9. A handheld can be used to keep track of appointments.
__10. A desktop microcomputer is what you are now using.
Instructions: Please choose the correct answer from the list.
11. Which type of computer is generally used for travel?
a. Workstation
b. Laptop
c.
Server
d. Mainframe
12. This type of computer is very large and is used to store and simulate massive
amounts of research?
a. Microcomputer
b. Laptop
c.
Supercomputer
d. Server
13. A computer usually used for specific, job-related projects?
a. Supercomputer
b. Mainframe
c.
Workstation
d. Laptop
14. A computer that links or connects many other computers is called a _________.
a. Mainframe
b. Server
c. Laptop
d. Handheld

15. This type of computer can also be used as a camer a.

a. Desktop Microcomputer
b. Workstation

c. Handheld
1.
2.

d. Laptop

Personal Digital ''''''''''''''''

Considered as the most expensive and the most powerful computer'
Personal Computer
Supercomputer
Laptop

A.
B.
C.
D.

3.
A.
B.
C.
D.

4.
A.
B.
C.
D.

5.
A.
B.
C.
D.

6.
A.
B.

7.

PDA
Not a Personal Computer'
PDA
Laptop
Mainframe
Tablet
Intended to use on a single location
PDA
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
No Optical drive
Notebook
Netbook
Personal Computer
None of the above
Computer can'''''t process information very fast'
True
False
Computers '''''''' correct wrong instructions'
Cannot

A.
B.

8.
A.
B.
C.

9.
A.
B.

10.
A.
B.

11.

Can
Extinct type of computers
Hybrid
Analog
Digital
The computer enables one to restore or bring back any of his works'
True
False
Dumb terminals are network work station
True
False
Not a Tablet Computer
Convertible

A.
B.
C.
D.

12.
A.
B.

13.

Slate
Nugget
Rugged
Computers cannot generate information on its own'
True
False
Multitasking means ''''''''''''''''

A.
B.
C.

Can do two or more things at the same time

One at a time
None of the above
In computer Garbage In Garbage Out 'GIGO' means ''''''''''''''
14.

A.
B.
C.

Input wrong data means wrong output (information)

Good Input, Good Output
None of the above
A type of Tablet PC that is almost similar to a laptop
15.
Convertible

A.
B.
C.
D.

Slate

16.

Rugged
None of the above
A type of tablet PC that is extremely durable'
Convertible

A.
B.
C.
D.

Slate

17.

Rugged
None of the above
Limitation of computer that once you enter wrong data it will appear on your final report'

A. The computer can only do what you tell it to do

B.
It cannot generate information on its own
C The computer will give you wrong information, if you feed it The computer will give you wrong information, if you
. feed it wrong data
D.
None of the above
The Slate Tablet PC is smilar to a Laptop
18.
A.
True
B.
False
Computer is automatic means '''''''''''''''
19.
A. You dont have to wait long for a computer to do a certain job
B. It took time for you to get the output from a computer
C.
None of the above
20. Digital computer use digital circuit'nbsp' and are designed to operate on two states which is ' and '''

1.

The acronym PC stands for'

2.

Private Computer
Personal Computer
Personal Compact
Another name for supercomputer is'

A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.

3.

Mega Computer
Power Computer
Monster Computer
This computer is a multiprocessing computer system that is smaller and slower than a mainframe'

4.

Supercomputer
Personal Computer
Minicomputer
This computer is mainly used in homes for recreation'

5.

Personal Computer
Mainframe Computer
Minicomputer
Complex scientifc research is usually done using'

A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.

A.
B.
C.

6.
A.
B.

7.
A.
B.

8.
A.
B.

9.
A.
B.

10.
A.
B.

Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe computers are very cheap'
True
False
Minicomputers have become outdated'
True
False
Supercomputers are used extensively in the scientific field for research and simulations'
True
False
Personal computers are also called microcomputers'
True
False
A laptop is an example of a personal computer'
True
False