A Supercomputer Is the Fastest, Most Powerful, and Most Expensive

question 141

True/False

A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive type of computer. Organizations such as NASA that are heavily involved in research and number crunching employ supercomputers because of the speed with which they can process information. Other large, customer-oriented businesses such as General Motors and AT&T employ supercomputers just to handle customer information and transaction processing.

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Definitions:

Insula

A region of the brain located deep within the cerebral cortex, involved in consciousness and emotional regulation.

Temporal Lobe

The region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in memory and emotion.

Alpha Rhythm

Alpha rhythm refers to the normal brainwave pattern detected by an electroencephalogram (EEG) in relaxed, wakeful states, typically with a frequency of 8-12 Hz.

Desynchronization

The loss of coordination between systems, processes, or activities that are supposed to occur simultaneously or in a synchronized manner.