The Crescent School & College

Middle School
Worksheet
Chapter 1:
The Computer System
Topic: Classification of Computers by size
Choose the correct answer.
1. On the basis of size, the smallest computers are:
a. Supercomputers b. Minicomputers c. Mainframes d. Mobile computers

2. Laptops/Ultrabooks are a type of:

a. Supercomputers b. Microcomputers c. Mainframes d. Mobile computers
3. A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is also called:
a. Desktop b. Palmtop c. Kindle d. Ultrabook
4. First microcomputer was appeared in:
a. 1940s b. 1950s c. 1960s d. 1980s
5. Laptops are the portable versions of:
a. PCs b. Tablets c. Smart phones d. Mobile phones
Fill in the blanks.
1. An ________________ is a category of laptops that is slimmer and lighter.
2. An electronic device called ________________________ is used to store and play
audios, videos and images.
3. Minicomputers were replaced by __________________ in 1980s.
4. The computers used for bulk data processing in large organizations are called
_____________.
5. The computer which is largest in sizes is called___________________.
Who am I?
1. I am a type smallest computer usually known for the portable version of desktop PC.
_____________________________
2. I am smaller than laptops but capable to run same software as laptop but I usually don’t
have DVD drives. _____________________________
3. I am the most common, and small computer used by one person at a time.
_____________________________
4. I am the most powerful computer and can process trillions of instructions in just a single
second. _____________________________
5. I am an example of E-book reader, I can store books, magazines and newspapers.
_____________________________