A. Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer
B. Microcomputer works faster than Minicomputer
C. Speed of both the computers is the same
D. The speeds of both these computers cannot be compared with the speed of advanced
1. Micro Computer :
Micro Computer, as name suggests, is a personal computer that is specially designed for personal use and generally consists of single chip that is CPU, data memory, I/O buses, etc. It can be used by one person at a time. Its type includes tablet and smartphone microcomputers, desktop micro computers, workstation and server microcomputers, etc.
Example : Laptop, desktop, IBM-PC, etc.
2. Mini Computer :
Mini Computer, as name suggests, is a type of computer that offers most features and capabilities that large computer generally offers. It generally supports multiple users at a time so one can say that it is a multiprocessing system. It is a smaller computer designed for business applications and services, and also can do time-sharing, batch processing, online processing, etc.
Example : AS/400 computers, Motorola 68040, MV 1500etc.
Difference between Micro Computer and Mini Computer :
| Micro Computer | Mini Computer |
|---|---|
| It is a personal computer introduced in 1970 and used for general purpose. | It is small computer introduced in 1960 and used for operating business and scientific applications. |
| These computers are used by people for education and entertainment. | These computers are used by companies for manufacturing control of process. |
| It is composed of single processing optimization. | It is composed of double processing optimization. |
| It uses single microprocessor for CPU that performs all logic and arithmetic operations. | It uses Multiple processors. |
| Storage capacity is in terms of Gigabyte (GB). | Storage capacity is in terms of Terabyte (TB). |
| They are primarily used for word processing, managing databases or spreadsheets, graphics and general office applications. | They are primarily used for process control, performing financial and administrative tasks, such as word processing and accounting. |
| It is more cost effective and easy to use as compared to minicomputer. | It is more costly and difficult to use as compared to microcomputers. |
| It is very slower in speed and performance as compared to mini computers. | It is faster in speed and performance as compared to microcomputers because it contains multiprocessing system that is capable of handling different users simultaneously. |
| It uses tapes and disks as storage devices. | It uses magnetic disks or tapes for secondary storage. |
| It is less powerful as compared to mini computers. | It is more powerful as compared to microcomputers. |
The correct answer to the question: "Which of the following statements is true about Minicomputer and Microcomputer?" is "Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer".
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this is not true, the correct ans is that ” microcomputers are faster than the minicomputers, which were the old versions. microcomputers are the new versions including Laptops and Personal computers.
Option (B) is write according to the following explanation.
Microcomputers usually refer to laptop or desktop PCs that you use in a typical household, whereas minicomputers, which were primarily used from 1960 to 1980, are generally larger, but have limited functionality and slower processors. A personal laptop is considered a modern microcomputer.
B. Microcomputers are faster than Minicomputers. (I guess, it is the right answer)
Microcomputers are faster than minicomputers.
The right ans “B”, mini computers was used between 1960,s to 1980,s.
Option B is right
Micro are much faster and advanced than the mini Computers.
ref: A google search.
” Microcomputers usually refer to laptop or desktop PCs that you use in a typical household, whereas minicomputers, which were primarily used from 1960 to 1980, are generally larger, but have limited functionality and slower processors. ”
Correct me if, M WRONG please !
option b is correct because Microcomputers usually refer to laptop or desktop PCs that you use in a typical household, whereas minicomputers, which were primarily used from 1960 to 1980, are generally larger, but have limited functionality and slower processors.
Correct answer of this question is – option (a) minicomputers works faster rhan microcomputer