What Was the Original Purpose of a Screen Saver

question 129

Multiple Choice

What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

• A)to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor's screen
• B)to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it
• C)to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses
• D)to save energy by reducing the monitor activity

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Definitions:

Mainframe Computers

Powerful computers used primarily by large organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing, and enterprise resource management.

Storage Capacity

This refers to the maximum amount of data that can be held by a storage device or medium.

Personal Computers

Electronic devices that are used by individuals for performing a wide range of tasks including but not limited to processing information, gaming, and accessing the internet.

Intranet

A private network accessible only to an organization's staff, often used to share information, operational systems, and computing services within the organization.