Year 7 - 01 - COMPUTING DEVICES Quiz

What is a computer?

• A device that only plays games

• A machine that can be programmed to carry out instructions

• A machine that only sends emails

• A device only used for internet browsing

Who designed one of the earliest computers known as the Difference Engine?

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Steve Jobs

What is an analogue computer?

• A computer using digital signals

• A computer using continuously changing physical quantities

• A computer for playing music

• A modern smartphone

What physical properties might an analogue computer use?

• Electric, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals

• Internet and cloud storage

• Voice recognition and sensors

Who is known for developing the concept of the programmable computer?

• Bill Gates

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Mark Zuckerberg

Which of these is NOT an example of a personal computer?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Microwave oven

• Smartphone

What task can personal computers perform?

• Controlling air traffic

• Writing reports and letters

• Monitoring weather satellites

• Manufacturing cars

What defines a supercomputer?

• It is designed for personal use

• It can perform complex calculations quickly

• It only sends emails

• It only works offline

Which of these devices is an embedded system?

• Smartwatch

• Digital watch

• Gaming console

• Laptop

What is an embedded computer designed to do?

• Perform multiple tasks at once

• Run only one or two specific tasks

• Connect to the internet

• Perform data analysis