COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS
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Question
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Which type of computer is designed for one person to use at a time?
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personal computer
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server
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. Prior to the PC, computers were designed for–and only affordable for–companies that attached terminals for multiple users to a single large mainframe computer whose resources were shared among all users.
Detailed explanation-2: -Personal Computers are also called Microcomputers as they are the smallest computers for personal use. The term PC is most commonly used to refer to a Desktop Computer.
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