What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Correct Answer :
C. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
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