1.1 Final Quiz - Assesment Year 7

Which ancient civilization applied geometry to their study of astronomy?

• Ancient Greeks
• Ancient Egyptians
• Ancient Romans
• Ancient Mayans

Who is known as the "father of algebra" and was from 9th-century Persia?

• Abu Bakr al-Khwarizmi

• Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn al-Haytham
• Ali ibn Sahl Rabban al-Tabari

What part of a computer is described as the "computer's memory" and is lost when the

• Hard drive
• ROM
• RAM
• CPU

Which of the following is considered an output device?

• Mouse

• CPU
• Monitor

• Keyboard

How do computers function in comparison to the human brain?

• Computers function similarly to the human brain.
• Computers function differently from the human brain.
• Computers function worse than the frogs brain.

• Computers function exactly like the human brain.

What is the primary role of an output device in computing?

• Processing data
• Storing information
• Inputting information
• To receive information from the computer

What is an astrolabe?

• A device used in astronomy

• An astrolabe is a tool used by sailors to navigate the seas.
• An astrolabe is a type of telescope used to observe distant galaxies.
• An astrolabe is a musical instrument used to measure sound frequencies.

Who is known for their contributions to the field of mathematics and was from 12th-century India?

• Pythagoras

• Lui Hui

• Bhaskara

• Euclid

What is the CPU sometimes referred to as?

• lungs
• heart
• stomach
• brain

What does the CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Central Power Unit
• Central Processing Unit