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What is a personal computer often referred to as?

• Tablet

• Laptop

• PC

• Smartphone

Which company introduced the first true 'personal computer' in 1974?

• Microsoft

• Commodore

• Apple

• IBM

What was the name of the first mass-marketed personal computer announced in 1977?

• Commodore PET

• TRS-80

• Heathkit H8

• Apple II

What is the primary defining characteristic of netbooks?

• Lack of optical disc drive

• Large size

• Expensive components

• High performance

What is the main difference between a tablet and a smartphone?

• Touchscreen display

• Size

• Cellular integration

• Operating system

What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

• Provide power to the computer components

• Control the software applications

• Display video output on the monitor

• Connect all processor, memory, and peripheral devices together

Which component of a computer is responsible for providing mass storage?

• Disk drives

• Graphics card

• RAM

• Processor

What type of storage device can be used for large amounts of data in a computer?

• USB flash drive

• Webcam

• Memory card

• Tape drive

What is the purpose of a game controller in a computer system?

• Provide power to the computer components

• Control the software applications

• Record video in real time

• Act as an input device for video games

Which operating system was inspired by the Unix operating system?

• Solaris

• macOS

• Linux

• Microsoft Windows