Introduction to Computing Quiz

What does ‘bit’ stand for?

• Binary Information Token

• Binary Information Transfer

• Binary Digit

• Binary Integer Table

What does RAM stand for in computer terminology?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Run Access Memory

• Random Array Memory

Which number system is most commonly used by computers?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Octal

What is an algorithm?

• A type of software

• A set of instructions for solving a problem

• A hardware component

• A programming language

Which of these devices is used for input in a computer system?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Who is considered the ‘father of computer science’?

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

What is the primary function of a computer’s CPU?

• Store data

• Display images

• Execute instructions

• Connect to the internet

What is the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer?

• ENIAC

• UNIVAC

• Colossus

• IBM 701

Which of the following is considered a high-level programming language?

• HTML

• Assembly

• Java

• Binary

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Monitor

• Processor

• Keyboard

• Mouse