A hospital in Singapore uses a mainframe computer to manage patient records for all its departments. Which characteristic best explains why a mainframe is suitable for this purpose?

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A hospital in Singapore uses a mainframe computer to manage patient records for all its departments. Which characteristic best explains why a mainframe is suitable for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

It can process large volumes of data and support many simultaneous users — Award 1 mark for identifying that mainframe computers can handle large-scale processing and support hundreds or thousands of concurrent users. A is incorrect — touchscreen interfaces are not a defining feature of mainframes. C is incorrect — mainframes are large, fixed systems, not portable. D is incorrect — mainframes generate significant heat and require substantial cooling systems.

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It can process large volumes of data and support many simultaneous users

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It requires no cooling system to operate

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It has a touchscreen interface for easy data entry

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It is portable and can be moved between departments

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