C952 - Computer Architecture questions well answered graded A+

C952 - Computer ArchitecturePersonal computer (PC) - correct answer A computer designed for use by an individual, usually incorporating a graphics display, a keyboard, and a mouse. Server - correct answer A computer used for running larger programs for multiple users, often simultaneously, and typically accessed only via a network. Supercomputer: - correct answer A class of computers with the highest performance and cost; they are configured as servers and typically cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Embedded computer: - correct answer A computer inside another device used for running one predetermined application or collection of software. Personal mobile devices (PMDs) - correct answer are small wireless devices to connect to the Internet; they rely on batteries for power, and software is installed by downloading apps. Conventional examples are smart phones and tablets. Cloud computing - correct answer refers to large collections of servers that provide services over the Internet; some providers rent dynamically varying numbers of servers as a utility. Software as a Service (SaaS) - correct answer delivers software and data as a service over the Internet, usually via a thin program such as a browser that runs on local client devices, instead of binary code that must be installed, and runs wholly on that device. Examples include web search and social networking. Multicore microprocessor - correct answer A microprocessor containing multiple processors ("cores") in a single integrated circuit.