QUIZ 1: Computer Organization & Types

What is the primary function of a computer according to the lecture?

To perform computations and make logical decisions

The IBM-built Sierra supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is described as

Supercomputer

Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting, air traffic control, and aerospace development?

Supercomputer

A computer designed to be used for both office processing and science and technology calculations is called a:

General-Purpose Computer

Which type of computer is primarily used for train seat reservations and online bank deposit systems?

General-Purpose Computer

An Office Computer is also known as a:

Business Server

Inventory control and sales management are typical applications for which type of computer?

Office Computer

A high-performance computer used for specialized work, mainly connected to LANs and used as servers, is a:

Workstation

Software development, CAD/CAM, and servers are applications for which type of computer?

Workstation

Which component is at the center of Basic Computer Organization according to the lecture diagram?

Central Processing Unit