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Discussion Forum : Computer Fundamentals - Section 15 (Q.No. 29)
29.
An IBM System/38 represents the computer class of:
Discussion:
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Jeftha Dkhar Dann said:
1 day ago
The correct answer is a medium-scale computer.
The IBM System/38, introduced in the late 1970s, was a midrange (medium-scale) computer mainly used by businesses for commercial applications. It was not as large as mainframes, but more powerful than small-scale microcomputers.
The IBM System/38, introduced in the late 1970s, was a midrange (medium-scale) computer mainly used by businesses for commercial applications. It was not as large as mainframes, but more powerful than small-scale microcomputers.
Lalrohluzuala Sailo said:
4 weeks ago
@All.
IBM System/38 is not a small-scale or microcomputer. The answer given in the image is incorrect.
Here's the correct explanation:
IBM System/38 was introduced by IBM in 1978.
It is classified as a minicomputer or midrange system, not a small-scale or microcomputer.
It was designed for business data processing and used in medium-sized enterprises.
IBM System/38 is actually the predecessor of the AS/400 series (now IBM iSeries).
Correct Classification:
Mainframe computer – large-scale enterprise-level machines.
Minicomputer – medium-scale, like IBM System/38.
Microcomputer – small-scale, like personal computers (PCs).
Supercomputer – extremely powerful, used in scientific simulations.
Therefore:
The correct answer should be B. medium-scale computer (minicomputer).
IBM System/38 is not a small-scale or microcomputer. The answer given in the image is incorrect.
Here's the correct explanation:
IBM System/38 was introduced by IBM in 1978.
It is classified as a minicomputer or midrange system, not a small-scale or microcomputer.
It was designed for business data processing and used in medium-sized enterprises.
IBM System/38 is actually the predecessor of the AS/400 series (now IBM iSeries).
Correct Classification:
Mainframe computer – large-scale enterprise-level machines.
Minicomputer – medium-scale, like IBM System/38.
Microcomputer – small-scale, like personal computers (PCs).
Supercomputer – extremely powerful, used in scientific simulations.
Therefore:
The correct answer should be B. medium-scale computer (minicomputer).
Shewangizaw Bogale said:
8 years ago
IBM System/38 computer : was a midrange computer server platform manufactured and sold by the IBM Corporation.
Can this be a small-scale computer?
Can this be a small-scale computer?
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