Computer Hardware Quiz

Who invented the first mechanical adding machine?

• Herman Hollerith

• Charles Babbage

• Blaise Pascal

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

What was the first generation computer developed in 1946?

• Analytical Engine

• ENIAC

• IBM 704

• UNIVAC

Which technology replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?

• Punch Cards

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

What is the primary function of a microcomputer?

• To serve as a personal computer

• To perform complex scientific calculations

• To operate as a mainframe

• To manage large-scale business applications

What does RAID stand for in storage technology?

• Redundant Access Information Database

• Rapid Access Integrated Data

• Random Access Independent Drives

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks

Which of the following is a characteristic of supercomputers?

• Low processing speed

• Operates on a single processor

• Used for massive numeric computations

• Designed for personal use

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer system?

• Megabyte

• Byte

• Bit

• Kilobyte

Which type of memory is volatile and used for primary storage?

• Read-Only Memory (ROM)

• Flash Memory

• Magnetic Tape

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

What is the purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?

• To improve sound quality

• To store large amounts of data

• To read and convert text into digital format

• To enhance video quality

Which device is commonly used for input in computers?

• Printer

• Speaker

• Keyboard

• Monitor