Types of Computers Quiz - CBSE Class 9 ICT

Free practice quiz: Types of Computers (CBSE Class 9 ICT). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 ICT practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Types of Computers, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is a main characteristic of a personal computer?

   1. Designed for multiple users
   2. Designed for individual use
   3. Very large in size
   4. Has no storage capacity
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   Answer: B. Designed for individual use

   A personal computer is designed for individual use, unlike mainframes which are meant for multiple users.

2. What is a key feature of a work station computer?

   1. Low processing power
   2. High quality graphics
   3. Used primarily for gaming
   4. Mostly mobile
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   Answer: B. High quality graphics

   Workstation computers are designed for tasks that require high quality graphics, making them suitable for things like 3D rendering.

3. What is typically not a function of a server?

   1. Data storage
   2. Providing services to clients
   3. Running on personal software
   4. Network management
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   Answer: C. Running on personal software

   Servers typically run on systems designed to manage network resources and services, not personal software.

4. Which type of computers are specifically designed to handle very large amounts of data?

   1. Personal Computers
   2. Mainframes
   3. Workstations
   4. Tablets
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   Answer: B. Mainframes

   Mainframes are designed to process and manage large amounts of data and are often used in large enterprises.

5. How can a server be described in relation to a network?

   1. Client-side device
   2. Single user system
   3. Central point for resources
   4. Portable device
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   Answer: C. Central point for resources

   Servers function as central points in a network, providing resources and services to client devices and systems.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which type of computer is most suitable for tasks requiring high computational power?
2. What distinguishes supercomputers from other types of computers?
3. Which computer type is best described as a specialized computer for a dedicated function?
4. What is one advantage of using a laptop over a desktop computer?
5. What type of computer is primarily designed for technical or scientific applications?
6. What kind of computer is likely to have the highest speed and processing capability?
7. Which type of computer system is designed for minimal power consumption?
8. What feature does a supercomputer have that differentiates it from others?
9. Which computer can be used to perform complex simulations like weather forecasting?
10. Which type of computer system is commonly used in vehicles for controlling various functions?
11. What denotes the main difference in the architecture of supercomputers compared to regular computers?
12. What is a primary function of a supercomputer in research institutions?
13. Which type of computer is specifically optimized for performance for high-level tasks in industries?
14. What characterizes mainframe computers in a corporate environment?

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