Grade 10 TLE Assessment

The computer described is very expensive, extremely fast, and is considered the most powerful computer in the world. It is typically used in high-end environments such as scientific research and can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second. What classification of computers is being described?

• Mainframe Computers

• Minicomputers

• Servers

• Supercomputers

An electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines. What is the most appropriate term for this device?

• Computer

• Printer

• Radio

• Scanner

Computers have been classified under various types depending on their processing power and size. Which type of computer can only perform several mathematical operations and utilizes mechanical or electrical energy?

• Analog

• Digital

• Hybrid

• Microcomputer

We all know that personal computers come in different forms. The picture below can be classified into what type of computer?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Netbook

• PDA

They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network, have larger storage capacities, and powerful processors. Which type of computers are being described?

• Analog Computers

• Hybrid Computers

• Digital Computers

• Server Computers

Which of the following are NOT associated with microcomputers?I. I.Supercomputers 

  II. Minicomputers

          III. Laptops

          IV. Desktops

• I, II

• I,III

• III.IV

• II,III

You are troubleshooting a computer that fails to start properly, and your friend asks you why the BIOS is essential for the computer to function. Which of the following options best describes the primary purpose of the BIOS on a motherboard?

• To manage the operating system

• To control the CPU clock speed

• To store and execute the motherboard's firmware

• To control the graphics card

Software, such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Excel, can be classified as.

• Application Software

• Operating System

• Browser

• Search Engine

Mrs. Tyler found out that the best operating system for her was the one developed by Microsoft Corporation. Which operating system is commonly used by Mrs. Tyler?

• Windows 10

• Corel Linux

• MAC OS X

• Ubuntu

Computers cannot function well without input devices that help the user move around the screen. Which parts of the computer typically act as pointing devices on the computer system?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer