Computer Systems Quiz

What is the definition of a computer?

• A device that only provides output without processing data.

• A tool that generates data without any input.

• A machine that processes data without providing output.

• A machine that accepts data as input, processes it using pre-written instructions, and provides output.

Which programming language is known for efficient memory management?

• Python

• C++

• Perl

• Java

What is the main function of a CPU in a computer system?

• Displaying output

• Processing data

• Receiving input

• Storing data

Which component of a computer system is considered as hardware?

• Input devices

• Operating system

• Main memory

• Software programs

What is the purpose of a bus in a computer system?

• Facilitates data transfer

• Stores data

• Processes data

• Displays output

Which generation of computer hardware introduced vacuum tube technology?

• Fourth-generation

• Second-generation

• Third-generation

• First-generation

What type of languages are COBOL and FORTRAN examples of?

• Assembler language

• Object-oriented languages

• Machine language

• High-level languages

What is the main function of interpreters in computer operations?

• Store and retrieve data

• Convert entire programs into machine code

• Execute one statement at a time

• Perform logical operations

Which type of operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?

• Input and Output

• Storage and Retrieval

• Logical Operations

• Arithmetic Operations

What are examples of input devices in a computer system?

• Main memory, secondary storage

• CPU, ALU, control unit

• Output devices, disk drives

• Keyboards, scanners, pointing devices