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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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Question

A computer with a single purpose receives input from a controller. Which of the following types of devices is this computer?

Options

  • ATablet
  • BServer
  • CGaming console
  • DWorkstation

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    8% (4)
  • D
    87% (45)

Why each option

This question asks to identify a computer device characterized by a dedicated function and input from a controller.

ATablet

A tablet is a general-purpose mobile computing device, not typically associated with a single purpose or primary input from an external controller.

BServer

A server is designed to provide resources and services over a network, not typically considered a single-purpose user-interactive device with controller input.

CGaming console

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.

DWorkstationCorrect

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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#computer types#workstations

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