GE ELEC (Living in the IT era

What is the term for the physical parts of a computer system that you can touch?

• Software

• Humanware

• Hardware

• Firmware

The term "computer" is derived from which Latin word?

• Calculatus

• Computare

• Machine

• Processus

Who is known as the “father of the computer”?

• Blaise Pascal

• Herman Hollerith

• John Napier

• Charles Babbage

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic functions of a computer?

• Input

• Processing

• Networking

• Storage

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often referred to as the...

• Heart of the computer

• Brain of the computer

• Memory of the computer

• Body of the computer

A computer's ability to perform different types of work, such as preparing payroll slips or managing inventory, is known as its...

• Accuracy

• Speed

• Diligence

• Versatility

Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing all calculations and decisions?

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Primary Storage Unit

• Secondary Storage Unit

Which of the following is considered a permanent storage component?

• RAM

• Hard disk

• CPU

• Mouse

This type of computer can perform millions of instructions per second. This is an example of which computer characteristic?

• Accuracy

• Diligence

• Speed

• Versatility

What are the two classes of computer software?

• System software and application software

• Input software and output software

• Hardware software and humanware

• Temporary software and permanent software