INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
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Question
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Capable of processing very big jobs, which make use of their large memories and fast processor speeds.
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Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
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Laptop or notebook
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Mainframe computer
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Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Supercomputer – a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data and do a great amount of computation very quickly. Supercomputers are used for areas related to: Science.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mainframe computers These computers are capable of handling and processing very large amounts of data quickly. Mainframe computers are used in large institutions such as government, banks, and large corporations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mainframe computer’s processing speed is around 3-4 MIPS, the highest being the 100 MIPS whereas the Supercomputer’s processing speed is at the top level which is 100-500 MIPS.
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