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What type of computer can perform trillions of calculations extremely quickly ?
Supercomputer
What computer stores information and provides it to other computers ?
Server
What computer is designed mainly for one person at a time ?
Microcomputer
What type of computer can you carry in your pocket or bag ?
Mobile Device
What is the main topic of this presentation?
Types of Computers
What type of computer is used for space research ?
Supercomputer
What does a server provide to computers over a network?
Resources, Data or Services
Give one example of a microcomputer
Desktop computer
Give two examples of mobile devices
Smartphone and tablet
What have computers transformed?
The way people work, communicate and solve problems.
What type of computer is useful for predicting hurricanes ?
Supercomputer
A Website sends a webpage to your phone using what type of computer ?
Server
Name two activities you can perform on a microcomputer
Typing documents and browsing
Name two things mobile devices can be used for
Communication and internet access
What did computers begin as ?
Simple Calculating Devices
What are supercomputers designed to solve ?
Massive\Complicated Problems
Why is a server compared to a helpful waiter ?
It provides information/ services when other computers request them
What type of computer might students use for schoolwork and programming?
Microcomputer
What makes mobile devices convenient?
They are portable and can be carried around
What have computers evolved into ?
Powerful machines capable of processing vast amounts of information
Why are supercomputers considered the ultimate brain of computers?
They can process huge amounts of information and perform calculations extremely quickly
What is the main purpose of a server ?
To provide resources, data or other services to other computers over a network.
What makes a microcomputer different from a server ?
It is mainly designed for one person rather than providing services to other computers
A student uses a portable device to access apps,communicate and browse the internet. What type of computer is it?
Mobile Device
What are the two main goals of the presentation?
Differentiate between types of computers and state the purpose of the main components of a computer system.