MST 24 Quiz Chapter 1

This __ focuses on both the transformation of data into information and the management of that information

• Information Technology

• Data

• Information

This ___  is the raw information entered into a computer from the input devices

• Input

• Storage

• Process

• Output

It is the operation of data as per given instruction.

• Input

• Storage

• Process

• Output

It is invented in 1614 and was allowed the different operator such as multiply, divide and calculate square and cube roots by moving the rods around and placing them in specially constructed boards.

• Napier’s Bones

• Slide Rule

• Pascaline

• Stepped Reckoner

Leibniz’s calculator was invented in the year ___.

• 1674

• 1675

• 1676

• 1677

French weaver ____ creates an automatic, programmable weaving machine that creates fabrics with richly detailed patterns (1804). (Last name only, all CAPITAL)

In what generation does transistors was used in the circuitry of computer development?

• First Generation

• Second Generation

• Third Generation

• Fourth Generation

The meaning of the acronym ENIAC is Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator

• True

• False

Digital Electronic Corporation (DEC) first commercially-available minicomputer,

• TRUE

• FALSE

VLSI (VERY LARGE SCALE INTEGRATED) CIRCUITS were used to build computers. These circuits have about ____ transistors and other circuit elements with their connected circuits on a single chip known as the microprocessor.

• 5000

• 5010

• 4000

• 4010