What is Computing Summative Assessment Prep

Which of the following choices is a brand-new application of computers, having come about in the past 5 years?

• Analyzing data

• Solving mathematical equations

• Making predictions about future events based on data gathered about past events

• None of the above

• All the above

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

• Browser

• Text Editor

• Games

• File Explorer

• All The Above

Which potential application of AI might be concerning due to its implications?

• Surveillance and privacy invasion

• Automating jobs leading to unemployment

• AI in autonomous weapons

• AI in healthcare for personalized treatment

What is the purpose of an input device?

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

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

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

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

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

• Analytical Engine

• IBM Laptop

• Abacus

• ENIAC

• Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

What does a computer operating system do?

• Manages computer hardware and software resources

• Increases the speed of the internet

• Protects the computer from viruses

• Creates documents and spreadsheets

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

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

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

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

• A computer is a machine that can be programmed.

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

• Allowing the user to write programs.

• Managing memory allocation for all applications.

• Allowing the user to access the internet.

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

Which of the following fields use computers?

• Computer Science

• Medicine

• Video Gaming

• Automotive (Cars)

• All the Above

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Pushing Unit

• Computer’s Processing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer’s Plug-in Unit