Preliminary Examination - Intro. to Computing

Which of the following best describes a computer?

• A type of calculator

• A programmable machine that stores and processes data

• A device for sending messages only

• A storage device

Information is defined as:

• Raw facts

• Knowledge communicated

• Numbers and codes only

• Machine instructions

What do we call knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses?

• Computer Science

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Literacy

• Information Literacy

Which is NOT an advantage of using computers?

• Improved productivity

• Violation of privacy

• Faster data processing

• Easy information sharing

Which classification of computer is designed to perform only one specific task?

• General Purpose

• Special Purpose

• Workstation

• Microcomputer

A powerful, large computer that supports thousands of users is called:

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe

• Microcomputer

• PDA

The most common type of personal computer designed to stay on a table is:

• Laptop

• Desktop

• Tablet

• Server

Which device resembles a letter-sized slate and allows writing using a digital pen?

• Tablet PC

• PDA

• Smartphone

• Smartwatch

Which mobile device provides personal organizer functions like a calendar and notepad?

• Tablet PC

• PDA

• Laptop

• Workstation

The first computing device developed in the 2nd century B.C. was the:

• Napier's Bones

• Abacus

• Jacquard's Loom

• Antikythera Mechanism