Computer Science Quiz

What is the main advantage of using a general-purpose computer over a special-purpose computer?

• General-purpose computers are smaller

• General-purpose computers can perform a variety of tasks

• Special-purpose computers are more versatile

• Special-purpose computers are faster

Which of the following is an example of a large-scale computer that is used in large organizations for handling bulk data?

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Workstation

Which type of computer is commonly used for tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, and internet browsing?

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Personal computer

• Minicomputer

Which computer is used for space exploration?

• Microcomputer

• Hybrid computer

• Supercomputer

• Mainframe

Which type of computer is the most powerful and expensive?

• Supercomputer

• Mainframe

• Minicomputer

• Microcomputer

Which of the following is not an example of an analog computer.

• Thermometer

• Speedometer

• Laptop

• Voltmeter

What is the smallest unit of computer storage?

• Byte

• Kilobyte

• Bit

• Megabyte

How many bits are there in 1 byte?

• 4

• 8

• 16

• 32

A file is 2,048 KB. How many megabytes (MB) is this?

• 1 MB

• 2 MB

• 4 MB

• 1024 MB

Which of the following is not a secondary storage device?

• RAM

• Flash Memory

• Hard drive

• CD ROM