Computer Technology Quiz

What are the four basic actions performed by a computer in the information processing cycle?

• Display, Calculation, Memory, Communication

• Analysis, Encoding, Decoding, Retrieval

• Input, Processing, Output, Storage

• Input, Output, Storage, Transmission

Which type of computer can perform several mathematical operations simultaneously using continuous variables?

• Analog Computers

• Digital Computers

• Hybrid Computers

• Mainframe Computers

What is the primary benefit of computer technology?

• Data Storage

• Information Processing

• Communication

• Entertainment

What is the main circuit board of a computer called?

• Memory Chips

• Microprocessor

• Motherboard

• Expansion Slots

Which type of memory is non-volatile and holds data even when the power is off?

• RAM

• Expansion Bus

• ROM

• Adapters

What is the main 'brain' or 'heart' of a computer system called?

• Motherboard

• Memory Chips

• CPU

• Buses

Which type of monitor technology has been used in laptops for some time and is now available for desktop PCs?

• LCD Monitor

• LED Monitor

• CRT Monitor

• Smart Board

What type of device is used to print text or illustrations on paper?

• Projector

• Printer

• Touch Screen

• Scanner

Which storage device is used as permanent storage for data inside a computer?

• Floppy Diskette

• Jump Drive

• Hard Drive

• LS-120

What type of computer is best suited for highly calculation-intensive tasks like quantum physics and weather forecasting?

• Servers

• Minicomputers

• Supercomputers

• Mainframe Computers