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Computer Systems

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A computer system is:

a)

An electrical device

b)

An input device

c)

devices that input, output, process, and store data and information

d)

input and output working together

2.

A computer built to support more than one user

a)

Mainframe

b)

Super

c)

PDA

d)

Mini

3.

PDA stands for:

a)

Personal Diagram Assistant

b)

Personal Data Account

c)

Personal Digital Assistant

d)

Personal Digital Accountant

4.

What type of computer system can be found in the lab?

a)

Mini

b)

Micro

c)

Mainframe

d)

Super

5.

Identify the 2 types of Micro computers from the list below:

a)

laptop and smartphones

b)

smartphones and tablets

c)

desktop and embedded

d)

desktop and laptop

6.

Which type of computer is built to support an organization's information?

a)

Mini

b)

Mainframe

c)

Embedded

d)

Super

7.

An input is....

a)

Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer

b)

Unprocessed data

c)

Data that has been processed into a useful form.

d)

Any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer

8.
A computer is an electronic device which takes IN data, _________ it and then OUTPUTS the result
a)
Processes
b)
Stores
c)
Deletes
d)
Copies
9.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
10.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Critical Processing Unit
b)
Core Processing Unit
c)
Common Processing Unit
d)
Central Processing Unit
11.
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...
a)
BIOS
b)
Operating System
c)
Application Software
d)
Motherboard
12.

Microwaves, washing machine, medical equipment, cameras, toys and airplanes are some of the appliances/ machines which uses the list above.

a)

Personal Digital Assistants

b)

Embedded Computers

c)

Micro Computers

d)

Wearable Computers

13.

Name this type of computer system.

a)

Super Computers

b)

Micro Computers

c)

Mini Computers

d)

Mainframe

14.

This devices above is categorized as:

a)

Input Device

b)

Processing Device

c)

Output Device

15.

What is an algorithm?

a)

The increase in volume (causing an increase in pressure) of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine before ignition.

b)

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

c)

A process of breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand.

d)

The reduction in volume (causing an increase in pressure) of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine before ignition.

16.

What is decomposition?

a)

A search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array

b)

The process of breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand

c)

The process of combining complex problems or systems into larger parts that are more challenging.

d)

A simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order

17.

What best describes a LAN?

a)

A computer network that spans a relatively large area

b)

A computer network that spans over one room

c)

A computer network that spans a relatively small area

d)

A computer network that spans a relatively middle size area

18.

Which of these is not a network topology

a)

Gold topology

b)

Star topology

c)

Bus topology

d)

Ring topology

19.

Embedded systems are computers inside a larger system...examples of this...

a)

an aeroplane

b)

microwaves

c)

traffic lights

d)

dishwashers