Computer Science Quiz

What was the first general-purpose electronic computer, developed during World War II?

• UNIVAC

• ENIAC

• IBM 7090

• Apple I

Who is considered the "father of modern computing" for his work on the Analytical Engine?

• Alan Turing

• John von Neumann

• Ada Lovelace

• Charles Babbage

What is the basic unit of data storage in a computer?

• Byte

• Kilobyte

• Bit

• Megabyte

Which component of a computer executes instructions and is often called the "brain" of the computer?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Processor (CPU)

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?

• It stores all the data permanently

• It processes all the calculations

• It connects all the components of the computer together

• It displays the output on the screen

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM (Random Access Memory)?

• It is non-volatile memory

• It retains data when the computer is turned off

• It is a type of secondary storage

• It is volatile and loses data when power is off

What is the main purpose of an operating system (OS)?

• To play video games

• To create documents and spreadsheets

• To manage the computer's hardware and software resources

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows 10

• BIOS

• Microsoft Word

• Device drivers

What term describes a computer program that can replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Virus

• Spyware

What is the name of the global network of computers that allows information to be shared worldwide?

• World Wide Web

• Ethernet

• Intranet

• Internet