What is Computing? Module Review

Which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware?

• CPU, Memory, Motherboard

• CPU, Flash memory, Processor

• Processor, Binary, RAM

• Input devices, Output devices, Motherboard

What is the purpose of an input device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation

Which of the following statements is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?

• Managing memory allocation for all applications.

• Providing a way for the user to create text documents.

• Allowing the user to access the internet.

• Allowing the user to write programs.

Which of the following items is an example of a user application?

I. Browser
II. Text editor
III. Games
IV. File Explorer

• II, III

• I, II

• I, II, IV

• I, II, III, IV

Which of the following is an application of Artificial Intelligence?

I. Game AI’s
II. Foreign language translation
III. Recognizing handwriting

• I only

• I and II

• III only

• I, II, and III

Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer?

• A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.

• A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.

• A computer is a machine that can be programmed.

• A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.

Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?

• IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus

• ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop

• Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop, ENIAC

• Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

Which part of the computer is responsible for managing memory allocation for all applications?

• Word processor

• Operating system

• Web browser

• Integrated development environment

Choose the option that correctly identifies this picture:

• Motherboard

• Operating system

• Flash drive

• Central Processing Unit

For modern AI model training, how many graphics processing units do computers need to have?

• between 5 and 10

• between 10 and 50

  
  

• between 50 and 100

• Over 100