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WorksheetsIntro to Computing
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
It has the ability to execute a set of instructions consecutively once instructed.
Automatic
Memory
Electronic
Logical functions
It has the ability to perform not only mathematical operations but as well as logical operations.
Automatic
Memory
Electronic
Logical functions
Computers can take a series of instructions and automatically execute each instruction one after the other.
Accuracy
Programmable
Storage
Speed
The following are the limitation of computers, except?
Computers cannot operate without being given a set of instructions.
Computers cannot derive meaning from objects.
Computers can detect errors and correct them.
Computers are subject to occasional breakdowns.
Computer provides up-to-date alternatives that will make the user select the best option.
Productivity
Decision-making
Cost-reduction
Upgradability
It is defined as the knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently.
Computer Literacy
Computer Awareness
Computer Interaction
Computer Usage
The first man-made computing device that uses beads; it was well known used by the Chinese.
Abacus
Schickard's Calculating Clock
Pascaline
Oughtred’s Slide Rule
The first mechanical calculator (adding machines) that uses cogged wheels.
Pascaline
Oughtred’s Slide Rule
Napier’s Bones
Leibniz Calculator
The first fully electronic general-purpose digital computer ever completed by John Eckert and John Mauchly.
ABC
ENIAC
EDVAC
Mark 1
This computer uses binary representation of data and internally stored program; developed by John Eckert and John Presper
EDSAC
ENIAC
EDVAC
Mark 1
The goal of this generation of computing is to develop computers that are capable of learning and self-organization.
2nd Gen
3rd Gen
4th Gen
5th Gen
This generation of computing used magnetic core technology for primary memory.
2nd Gen
3rd Gen
4th Gen
5th Gen
This generation of computing used the Large Scale Integration and the Very Large Scale Integration technology.
2nd Gen
3rd Gen
4th Gen
5th Gen
The biggest and fastest computers. They can perform 50 million instructions per second and are used in applications such as nuclear weapon development and accurate weather forecasting
Supercomputers
Mainframes
Microcomputers
Minicomputers
The oldest category, air-cooled ,bigger in sizes, about the size of a jeep and a powerful computer.
Supercomputers
Mainframes
Microcomputers
Minicomputers
It consists of all the machinery and equipment in a computer system.
Hardware
System Unit
Software
Input Device
An output device that prints text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper or transparency film.
Monitor
Printer
Projector
Cathode Ray Tube
The main memory in a computer and it stores data and programs that can be accessed directly by the processor.
ROM
RAM
Primary Storage
CR-ROM
How many Byte in 1 Kilobyte?
1024
1000
8
10000
It is used as the main storage device for programs and data when the computer is not being used.
HDD
CD-ROM
RAM
CPU
It is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system.
System Software
Central Processing Unit
Application Software
Software
It refers to the set of computer programs, procedures that describe the programs, how they are to be used.
System Software
Central Processing Unit
Application Software
Software
The OS maintains a directory of the HDD so that files and free space can be located quickly.
Backing Store Management
Resource Allocation and Sharing
Memory Management
Interrupt Handling
Some computer systems can “multi-task”, i.e. several programs can run at once. The OS allocates processing time, memory and resources to each.
Backing Store Management
Resource Allocation and Sharing
Memory Management
Interrupt Handling
The following are examples of peopleware, except?
Computer Programmer
Database Administrator
Project Manager
Operating System
Software must accepted by the users for which it was designed.
Acceptability
Maintainability
Efficiency
Dependability
The main circuit board holding the integrated circuits for the microprocessor, memory, etc...
CPU
Motherboard
Network Card
Sound Card
This part of system unit allows removable optical discs to be used to store information.
Optical Drive (CD/DVD)
Memory/RAM
Hard Disk Drive Storage (HDD)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
These printers are categorized as character printers because they write one character at a time.
Daisy Wheel Printers
Line Printers
Dot Matrix Printers
Inkjet Printers
The following are input devices, except?
Keyboard
CCTV
Microphone
LCD Monitor
