Question 1

Which type of computer is specifically designed to serve multiple clients over a network?

Accepted Answer

A Server is a specialized computer designed to manage network resources and provide services to multiple client computers.

Question 2

A mid-range computer used for specialized tasks like engineering design and video editing is called a:

Accepted Answer

A Workstation is a high-performance personal computer designed for specialized professional applications like CAD, video editing, and graphics.

Question 3

Which type of computer is designed for a single user and is commonly used in homes and offices?

Accepted Answer

Personal Computers (PCs) are single-user computers designed for individual use in homes and offices.

Question 4

A computer that processes data for multiple users simultaneously and manages large databases is called a:

Accepted Answer

Mainframe computers are large, powerful machines that handle multiple users and process massive amounts of data simultaneously.

Question 5

Which category of computer is used for performing extremely complex scientific calculations and weather forecasting?

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers are the most powerful computers used for high-speed calculations in scientific research, weather forecasting, and simulations.

Question 6

A portable computer that can be operated on battery power and fits on a lap is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A Laptop is a portable personal computer designed for mobility with built-in battery and can operate on a user's lap.

Question 7

Which type of computer is used by engineers and designers for tasks requiring high processing power and specialized graphics capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Workstations are high-performance computers designed for professional applications in engineering, design, and scientific research.

Question 8

Which computer type is primarily used by large organizations and government institutions to process massive amounts of data and manage thousands of transactions per second?

Accepted Answer

Mainframe computers are large, powerful systems designed for high-volume transaction processing and data management in enterprises.

Question 9

A smartphone or tablet computer is classified as which type of computer?

Accepted Answer

Handheld computers like smartphones and tablets are portable devices that fit in the palm of a hand and operate on battery power.

Question 10

Which type of computer is designed to serve multiple users simultaneously and is commonly used in offices and organizations?

Accepted Answer

Minicomputers are multi-user systems designed to serve departments and small organizations efficiently.

Question 11

A laptop computer falls under which category based on size and portability?

Accepted Answer

Laptops are portable microcomputers designed for personal and professional use with built-in components.

Question 12

Which type of computer is specifically used for performing complex mathematical and scientific calculations at extremely high speeds?

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers are the fastest and most powerful computers, used for intensive computational tasks like weather forecasting and simulations.

Question 13

An ATM machine or a microwave oven uses which type of computer for its internal operations?

Accepted Answer

Embedded computers are specialized microprocessors built into devices to perform specific predefined tasks.

Question 14

Which type of computer falls between a microcomputer and a mainframe in terms of processing power, storage capacity, and cost, and is commonly used by medium-sized organizations?

Accepted Answer

Minicomputers are mid-range computers that bridge the gap between personal computers and mainframes, serving departmental or medium-scale organizational computing needs.

Question 15

A mainframe computer is primarily designed to handle which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Mainframes are enterprise-class computers designed to process massive volumes of data and support hundreds or thousands of simultaneous users in banking, insurance, and government sectors.

NDA Types of Computers

Types of Computers — Practice Questions