3.3 Computing Devices

What type of computer is designed for individual use?

• Workstation

• Personal Computer (PC)

• Server

• Mainframe

Which of the following best describes Moore's Law?

• The speed of microchips doubles every two years.

• The size of microchips halves every year.

• The number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years.

• The cost of microchips decreases by half every two years.

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

• To provide a user interface for applications.

• The primary function of the CPU is to execute instructions and process data.

• To store data permanently in the hard drive.

• To manage the computer's power supply.

Which type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for users?

• Application software

• System software

• Firmware

• Utility software

What is machine code?

• Machine code is a high-level programming language.

• Machine code is a graphical representation of data.

• Machine code is a set of binary instructions executed directly by a computer's CPU.

• Machine code is a type of software application.

Which language is considered a low-level programming language?

• Assembly language

• C++

• Java

• Python

What was the first generation of computers primarily based on?

• Transistors

• Vacuum tubes

• Punched cards

• Magnetic drums

Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily?

• CPU

• Motherboard

• RAM

• Hard Drive

What type of software includes operating systems and utilities?

• Application software

• Firmware

• Malware

• System software

What does Moore's Law predict about the number of transistors?

• The number of transistors will remain constant over time.

• Transistor counts will decrease by half every five years.

• The number of transistors on a microchip will double approximately every two years.

• The number of transistors will double every decade.