GE ELEC Chapter Quiz

What is a computer?

• A mechanical device that stores and retrieves data.

• An electronic device that only performs calculations.

• A programmable electronic device that accepts raw data as input and processes it to produce output.

• A machine that only processes information.

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

• Computus

• Compotare

• Calculare

• Computare

Who is known as the "father of the computer"?

• Blaise Pascal

• Charles Babbage

• John Napier

• Alan Turing

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

• Input

• Processing

• Networking

• Storage

Which component is considered the "brain of the computer"?

• Storage Unit

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Output Unit

• Input Unit

What is the purpose of the input function of a computer?

• To produce useful information after processing data.

• To store data temporarily.

• To accept data from input devices and send it to the processor.

• To control all operations inside the computer.

What is the most basic function of a computer?

• Data Storage Function

• Output Function

• Data Processing Function

• Input Function

The process of producing useful information for the user after processing input data is known as the:

• Input Function

• Data Processing Function

• Output Function

• Data Storage Function

A temporary storage component where data is erased when the system is shut down is called:

• Hard Disk

• USB Drive

• RAM

• CD/DVD

Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer that means it has the capacity to perform completely different types of work?

• Diligence

• Accuracy

• Versatility

• Speed