Classification of Computers

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5 questions from this lesson’s quiz. Start the lesson to answer them and see the right answers.

1. 1. Which type of computer processes discrete data using binary digits 0 and 1?

   • A. Analogue computer
   • B. Digital computer
   • C. Hybrid computer
   • D. Mechanical gauge

2. 2. An intensive care patient monitor senses continuous changes such as blood pressure and then displays them as numbers on a screen. What type of computer is it?

   • A. Analogue computer
   • B. Special-purpose analogue gauge
   • C. Hybrid computer
   • D. Abacus

3. 3. Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose computer?

   • A. A classroom desktop PC
   • B. A smartphone
   • C. A personal laptop
   • D. A traffic light controller

4. 4. Which type of computer measures continuous physical quantities such as temperature, voltage or pressure?

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5. 5. Why is a smartphone classified as a general-purpose computer?

   • A. It can only make phone calls
   • B. It can run many different applications for different tasks
   • C. It uses only analogue signals
   • D. Its instructions cannot be changed or added to

More in Computer Concepts

• ▸Physical Threats to Digital Devices and Online Safety
• ▸Emergency Response, First Aid, and Safety Careers
• ▸Introduction to Computer Concepts
• ▸Characteristics and Capabilities of Computers
• ▸Classification of Computers by Size and Practical Tasks

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