Computer Science Quiz

Who is known as the father of the computer?

• Bill Gates

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Tim Berners-Lee

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

• Speed

• Accuracy

• Creativity

• Automation

One of the limitations of a computer is:

• High processing power

• Decision making without logic

• Inability to think

• High speed

The first mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage was called:

• ENIAC

• Analytical Engine

• UNIVAC

• Pascaline

Computers cannot function without:

• A mouse

• A monitor

• Software

• Speakers

The brain of the computer is:

• Monitor

• Mouse

• CPU

• Hard Disk

The part of the CPU that performs calculations and makes decisions is:

• CU (Control Unit)

• ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

• ROM

• RAM

Which memory is volatile?

• ROM

• SSD

• RAM

• Hard Disk

Which device is used for permanent storage?

• RAM

• CPU

• Cache

• Hard Drive

A device used to enter data into the computer is called:

• Output device

• Input device

• Software

• Storage