Why computers are powerful? Flashcards

1
Q

What are the various reason that makes a computer powerful?

A

remarkable speed, reliability, consistency, and accuracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

can store large amounts of data and information. it also allow users to communicate with other users or computers

A

computer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

is anyone who communicates and interacts with a computer or makes use of the information it generates.

A

user

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

In the system unit, operations get done through electronic circuits. When data, instructions, and information drift along these circuits, they travel at incredibly fast speeds. Most computers bring out billions of operations in a single second. The world’s fastest computer can perform trillions of operations in one second.

A

speed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The electronic components in modern computers are dependable because they have a low failure rate. The high reliability of components enables the computer to produce consistent results.

A

Reliability and consistency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Computers process large amounts of data and generate error-free results, provided the data is inputted correctly and the instructions work properly. If data is inaccurate, the resulting output is also incorrect. A computing phrase known as garbage in, garbage out points out that the accuracy of a computer’s output depends on the accuracy of the input.

A

Accuracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

happens between two or more people sending and receiving messages from one another.

A

communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The one sending the message is referred to as

A

sender

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

the one receiving the information is known as

A

reciever

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

can be classified based on size and computing power.

A

computers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

have become smaller, yet more powerful, and relatively cheaper.

A

modern computers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The general classifications of computers

A

Personal computers, workstation, minicomputers, mainframe, supercomputer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

is a small, single-user computer based on a microprocessor. In addition to the microprocessor, a —- has a keyboard for entering data, a monitor for displaying information, and a storage device for saving data.

A

Personal computer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

is a powerful, single-user computer. A —— is like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor and a higher-quality monitor.

A

Workstation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

is a multi-user computer capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously.

A

Minicomputer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

is a powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

A

Mainframe

17
Q

is an extremely fast computer that can perform millions of instructions per second.

A

Supercomputer

18
Q

are computers designed to be placed on a desk, and are normally made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, keyboard, and mouse

A

Desktop computer

19
Q

are hand-held computers with touch- sensitive screen for typing and navigation

A

Tablet computers

20
Q

include fitness trackers and smartwatches that can be worn throughout the day.

A

Wearables

21
Q

are the latest television sets that include applications present in computers. For example, videos can be streamed from the internet directly onto the TV. The TV can also be used as a computer monitor and gaming monitor.

A

Smart tv

22
Q

are hand-held telephones which can do things that computers can do, including browsing and searching the internet and even playing console games.

A

smartphones

23
Q

are battery-powered computer devices whose portability makes them possible to use almost anytime, anywhere.

A

Laptop computers