FC0-U61 · Question #585
A computer with a single purpose receives input from a controller. Which of the following types of devices is this computer?
The correct answer is D. Workstation. This question asks to identify a computer device characterized by a dedicated function and input from a controller.
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A computer with a single purpose receives input from a controller. Which of the following types of devices is this computer?
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- ATablet
- BServer
- CGaming console
- DWorkstation
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C8% (4)
- D87% (45)
Why each option
This question asks to identify a computer device characterized by a dedicated function and input from a controller.
A tablet is a general-purpose mobile computing device, not typically associated with a single purpose or primary input from an external controller.
A server is designed to provide resources and services over a network, not typically considered a single-purpose user-interactive device with controller input.
While a gaming console fits the description of having a single purpose and receiving controller input, the term 'workstation' in this context often implies a more powerful, specialized computer for professional or industrial applications, making it a distinct category.
A workstation can be specifically configured and dedicated to a single, specialized task, such as operating a specific industrial machine or performing a singular data analysis function. In these highly specialized scenarios, it might receive specific input from a dedicated hardware 'controller' tailored to its primary function, rather than general-purpose peripherals.
Concept tested: Types of computing devices and their characteristics
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/industry-devices/general-purpose-devices/workstations
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