Quiz on Computer Systems and Python

What is the origin of the word 'computer'?

• Derived from 'compute'

• Derived from 'calculate'

• Derived from 'compute and calculate'

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

• Transistors

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

What are the three parts of the Central Processing Unit?

• Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Primary Storage Unit

• Input Unit, Output Unit, CPU

• Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive

What is Python primarily used for?

• Web Development

• Data Science

• All of the above

What does the 'f' in formatted strings stand for?

• Formatted

• Function

• File

What is SymPy used for?

• Symbolic Mathematics

• Data Visualization

• Machine Learning

What is Matplotlib used for?

• Creating 2D and 3D plots

• Data Analysis

• Web Development

What is the process of combining strings called?

• Concatenation

• Variable Assignment

• Retrieval

What is the primary purpose of the input unit in a computer?

• To accept data and programs

• To display results

• To execute instructions

What is the main benefit of using Python as a scientific calculator?

• Versatility & Wide Application

• High Cost

• Complex Syntax