Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Mainframe Computers

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about mainframe computers?

• A)They are often referred to as "Big Iron."
• B)They provide the computing and storage capacity to meet massive data processing requirements.
• C)They offer users high performance and excellent system availability.
• D)They can only run a narrow range of application software.

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Definitions:

Specialization

The process by which individuals, firms, or countries focus on producing a certain type of goods or services, often to achieve greater efficiencies or quality.

Diseconomies of Scale

The situation where a company or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase, leading to decreased efficiency.

Long-run Total Costs

The total costs associated with the production of a certain level of output when all inputs can be varied, emphasizing the period in which no costs are fixed.

Diseconomies of Scale

Diseconomies of scale occur when a company or business grows to such a point that the costs per unit increase, opposite of achieving cost efficiencies through expansion.