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Database Subject Enrichment

A supercomputer is designed to produce more accurate predictions with precise
modelling to help us live better lives. Fugaku, the world’s most powerful supercomputer,

is currently tasked with accurately predicting climate change based on carbon dioxide
emissions and developing a therapeutic drug for COVID-19 virus.

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 Computers possess features, such as high speed, accuracy, diligence, versatility,
and large storage capacity which make them so useful.

 Computers are classified on the basis of their size, cost, and processing
power.

 Computers are classified into Microcomputers, Minicomputers, Mainframe
computers, Supercomputers, Wearable computers, and Embedded computers.

 Microcomputers can be used by only one person at a time.
 A Minicomputer has more than one microprocessor and can handle around
200 users.

 Mainframe computers use multiple processors, can run multiple operating
systems, and support thousands of users at the same time.

 Supercomputers are the most powerful computers, having very large storage
capacities and thousands of processors working together.

 A Wearable computer is a small device that can be worn on the body and
provides required information to the user.

 An Embedded computer is fixed inside a machine or device which performs
a highly specific function.

INFO RETENTION
INFO RETENTION

A. Tick [3] the correct option.
1. HP 3000 is an example of a ______.

mainframe minicomputer

supercomputer microcomputer

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