Computer Science Quiz

The term gigabyte refers to?

• 1024 megabytes

• 1000 megabytes

• 1024 kilobytes

• 1000 kilobytes

A group of instructions that directs a computer is called?

• Program

• Algorithm

• Process

• Function

A 32-bit microprocessor has the word length equal to?

• 4 bytes

• 2 bytes

• 8 bytes

• 16 bytes

A computer-controlled device for training exercises that duplicates the work environment is a?

• Simulator

• Emulator

• Modem

• Emulator

Which of the following is not an output device of a computer?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speaker

Which of the following is not an input device of a computer?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Scanner

The first electro-mechanical computer "automatically performing arithmetical and logical operations" was?

• Mark I

• ENIAC

• Turing machine

• IBM 701

The first electronic digital computer "automatically performing arithmetical and logical operations" was?

• ENIAC

• Mark I

• UNIVAC

• Turing machine

The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or?

• Bits

• Bytes

• Nibbles

• Words

Floppy disks, which are made from flexible plastic material, are also called?

• Diskettes

• Hard disks

• Tapes

• Cartridges