SUPER COMPUTER
What is a supercomputer mainly used for?
A. Playing video games
B. Solving complex scientific and business problems
C. Typing documents
D. Watching movies
B Solving complex scientific and business problems
What is a mainframe computer mainly used for?
A. Playing video games
B. Handling large-scale data and users
C. Personal photo editing
D. Making phone calls
B. Handling large-scale data and users
Which key factor best distinguishes each generation of computers?
A. Screen resolution
B. Programming language used
C. Core hardware technology
D. Color of the casing
C. Core hardware technology
Which generation of microcomputers made graphical user interfaces and networking common?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
C. Third
What does "CPU" stand for?
A. Central Programming Unit
B. Computer Processing Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Core Program Utility
C. Central Processing Unit
What makes a supercomputer extremely fast?
A. One strong processor
B. Thousands of processors working in parallel
C. Lightweight design
D. Solar power
B. Thousands of processors working in parallel
Which industry commonly uses mainframe computers?
A. Fast food
B. Agriculture
C. Banking
D. Toy manufacturing
C. Banking
Which generation introduced microprocessors?
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
C. Fourth
What key feature distinguishes fourth-generation microcomputers?
A. Use of 8-bit processors
B. Command-line interfaces only
C. Advanced OS, 64-bit processors, portability
D. Vacuum tube hardware
C. Advanced OS, 64-bit processors, portability
Which device is used to input text into a computer?
A. Monitor
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Printer
C. Keyboard
What kind of processing do supercomputers support?
A. Slow batch processing
B. Real-time processing
C. Turn-based processing
D. Manual input only
B. Real-time processing
What was introduced in the second generation of mainframes?
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Transistors
C. Integrated circuits
D. Microprocessors
B. Transistors
What is the main focus of fifth-generation computers?
A. Compact size
B. High electricity usage
C. Artificial intelligence
D. Manual data entry
C. Artificial intelligence
Why did microcomputers become widely used in homes and businesses during the third generation?
A. They became more expensive
B. They included floppy disks
C. They supported networking and had user-friendly interfaces
D. They switched to mechanical keyboards
C. They supported networking and had user-friendly interfaces
Which operating system is open-source and widely used on servers?
A. Windows
B. macOS
C. Linux
D. Chrome OS
C. Linux
What is a key feature of supercomputers regarding users?
A. Only one user allowed
B. No users needed
C. Allows multiple users at once
D. User login not supported
C. Allows multiple users at once
Which generation of mainframes introduced microprocessors?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
D. Fourth
Which generation marked the shift from vacuum tubes to a faster and more reliable technology?
A. First to Second
B. Second to Third
C. Third to Fourth
D. Fourth to Fifth
A. First to Second
What was a key improvement of second-generation microcomputers over the first?
A. Introduction of mobile apps
B. Use of vacuum tubes
C. 8-bit/16-bit processors and MS-DOS
D. Touchscreen support
C. 8-bit/16-bit processors and MS-DOS
Which type of computer memory is non-volatile and stores data permanently?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Cache
D. Register
B. ROM
Which type of supercomputer is built for a specific task?
A. Cluster
B. Vector processor
C. General-purpose
D. Special-purpose
D. Special-purpose
Why are mainframes still used today?
A. They are outdated but nostalgic
B. They support cloud integration and strong security
C. They are smaller than smartphones
D. They require no electricity
B. They support cloud integration and strong security
Why did integrated circuits represent a major leap in the third generation?
A. They increased size and reduced speed
B. They replaced all software with hardware
C. They allowed more components in a smaller space, boosting performance
D. They removed the need for electricity
C. They allowed more components in a smaller space, boosting performance
Which of the following best defines a microcomputer?
A. A high-cost machine used in supercomputing centers
B. A small, personal computer built around a microprocessor
C. A large, multi-user system for banking
D. A machine that only runs AI software
B. A small, personal computer built around a microprocessor
Which programming language is most commonly used for web development?
A. Python
B. Java
C. HTML
D. C++
C. HTML