Introduction to Computing Midterm Exam

A programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.

• Information

• Data

• Computer

• Program

A set of related instructions written in the language of the computer & is used to make the computer perform a specific task.

• Information

• Data

• Computer

• Program

Is a collection of raw facts, figures or instructions that do not have much meaning to the user.

• Information

• Data

• Computer

• Program

Is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples of software include web browsers, games, and word processors.

• Hardware

• Information

• Software

• Data

Is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal parts.

• Hardware

• Information

• Software

• Data

Is discrete in nature. It must be represented in the form of numbers, alphabets or symbols for it to be processed by a computer.

• Servers

• Digital Data

• Analogue Data

• Embedded Data

Is continuous in nature. It must be represented in a physical nature in order to be processed by the computer.

• Servers

• Digital Data

• Analogue Data

• Embedded Data

Computers that are designed for scientific job like forecasting and artificial intelligence etc. They are the fastest and most expensive. It is also known as the grandfather of computers.

• Mini Computers

• Super Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Micro Computers

Is the smallest computer system. It is also known as Grandchild of Computer.

• Mini Computers

• Super Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Micro Computers

Those computers that offer faster processing and greater storage area. It is also known as the Father of computer.

• Mini Computers

• Super Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Micro Computers