Introduction to computers

What is the definition of a robot?

What is abstraction?

What is data crunching?

What is an algorithm?

Who developed the first general purpose machine?

• Tommy Flowers

• Konrad Zuse

• Charles Babbage

Which of the following statement describes control systems?

• A system designed to perform a wide range of tasks.

• A system designed only for a particular operation.

• A system programmed to operate automatically with minimum inputs from the user.

Which of the following is NOT a component of computational thinking?

• Programming

• Algorithm design

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

Answer explanation

Programming is NOT a component of computational thinking as it involves implementing solutions, while computational thinking focuses on problem-solving strategies like algorithm design, abstraction, and decomposition.

What is the contribution of Alan Turing to the evolution of computers?

• Developed the design of how computers would interact with programs

• Invention of transistors

• Developed a computer that helped the British cryptographers to decode German messages

Answer explanation

Alan Turing's contribution to the evolution of computers was developing a computer that helped British cryptographers decode German messages during World War II.

Field of study in which improvements are made to work a computer in a more human way is called as …………….

• Machine intelligence

• Automation

• Robotics

• Bionics

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Automation because it involves making improvements to work a computer in a more human way.

A branch of technology that manipulates matter on the atomic, molecular and supramolecular scale is called as ……………

• Nanotechnology

• Augmented reality

• Biotechnology

Answer explanation

Nanotechnology is the correct choice as it involves manipulating matter on the atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.