Topic 1 – Introduction to Computers

What is the primary function of a computer?

• A) Storing data

• B) Processing data

• C) Displaying data

• D) Receiving data

Which of the following best defines data processing?

• A) Storing data in memory

• B) Sorting and calculating data

• C) Receiving input from users

• D) Providing output in a desired format

What term refers to raw facts and figures?

• A) Information

• B) Output

• C) Data

• D) Calculation

What is the primary function of a computer?

• A) Generating data

• B) Sorting information

• C) Receiving data and processing data

• D) Transmitting signals

Which component of the computer performs calculations and sorting of data?

• A) Monitor

• B) Keyboard

• C) CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• D) Mouse

Which stage of computer tasks involves entering data into the computer?

• A) Processing

• B) Input

• C) Output

• D) Display

What is the purpose of an output device in a computer system?

• A) Entering data

• B) Processing information

• C) Displaying or presenting information

• D) Sorting data

The three fundamental stages of computer tasks are:

• A) Input, Calculation, Output

• B) Process, Sort, Display

• C) Input, Process, Output

• D) Receive, Transmit, Analyze

What type of hardware is a keyboard?

• A) Built-in hardware

• B) Peripheral device

• C) System hardware

• D) Application hardware

Which software manages the communication between application software and hardware?

• A) Windows

• B) Android

• C) System Software

• D) Application Software