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Exercises

1. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian:

digital computers, depending on their size and power, the most powerful, the basic configuration, immense amounts of data, to handle multitasking, at the same time, file servers, typical applications, to share resources, a single microchip, portable PCs, a tiny notebook, the latest models, business executives, handheld computers, to store notes, reminders and addresses.

2. Translate the following words and word combinations into English:

цифровой, в зависимости от размера и мощности, портативный (2), базовая конфигурация, колоссальный объем данных, многозадачность, файловый сервер, разработка программного обеспечения, делиться ресурсами, миниатюрная записная книжка, электронный органайзер, хранить заметки, напоминания и адреса.

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct words.

1. Mainframes ___ by large companies, factories and universities.

2. Minicomputers ___, that is, they can perform more than one task at the same time.

3. Typical applications include ___ in which many users share resources.

4. ___ are designed to be placed on your desk.

5. ___ can be used as a tiny notebook.

6. The latest models can run ___ and have similar configurations.

7. Palmtops are used as ___ for storing notes, reminders and addresses.

4. Express agreement or disagreement with the following.

1. Digital computers can be divided into four main types, depending on their size and power.

2. Mainframes are the largest and the most powerful computers.

3. There are hundreds of terminals connected together in a network in the mainframes.

4. Minicomputers cannot handle multitasking.

5. PCs carry out their processing on a single microchip.

6. There are two classes of personal computer: desktop PCs and portable PCs.

7. The PC can be held in the hand.

8. Palmtops are used as PC companions or as electronic organizers.

5. Answer the following question:

1. How many types can digital computers be divided into?

2. Are mainframes the largest and the most powerful computers?

3. What does the basic configuration of a mainframe consist of?

4. Are minicomputers smaller and less powerful than mainframes?

5. What are the main facilities of minicomputers?

6. PCs carry out their processing on many microchips, don’t they?

7. What are the typical of personal computers?

8. What are the smallest computers called?

6. Match the words in the A column with their descriptions in the B column:

1. Laptops

a. are the largest and the most powerful computer, which basic configuration consists of a central system processing immense amounts of data very quickly.

2. Palmtops

b. are smaller and less powerful computers, which handle multitasking and are mainly used as file servers for terminals.

3. Desktop PCs

c. carries out its processing on a single microchip, the typical examples are the IBM PC, or the Apple Macintosh.

4. Mainframes

d. are designed to be placed on your desk.

5. PCs

e. are portable PCs, which can be used as a tiny notebook.

6. Minicomputers

f. are used as PC companions or as electronic organizers for storing notes, reminders and addresses.