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Intro to Computing

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It has the ability to execute a set of instructions consecutively once instructed.

a)

Automatic

b)

Memory

c)

Electronic

d)

Logical functions

2.

It has the ability to perform not only mathematical operations but as well as logical operations.

a)

Automatic

b)

Memory

c)

Electronic

d)

Logical functions

3.

Computers can take a series of instructions and automatically execute each instruction one after the other.

a)

Accuracy

b)

Programmable

c)

Storage

d)

Speed

4.

The following are the limitation of computers, except?

a)

Computers cannot operate without being given a set of instructions.

b)

Computers cannot derive meaning from objects.

c)

Computers can detect errors and correct them.

d)

Computers are subject to occasional breakdowns.

5.

Computer provides up-to-date alternatives that will make the user select the best option.

a)

Productivity

b)

Decision-making

c)

Cost-reduction

d)

Upgradability

6.

It is defined as the knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently.

a)

Computer Literacy

b)

Computer Awareness

c)

Computer Interaction

d)

Computer Usage

7.

The first man-made computing device that uses beads; it was well known used by the Chinese.

a)

Abacus

b)

Schickard's Calculating Clock

c)

Pascaline

d)

Oughtred’s Slide Rule

8.

The first mechanical calculator (adding machines) that uses cogged wheels.

a)

Pascaline

b)

Oughtred’s Slide Rule

c)

Napier’s Bones

d)

Leibniz Calculator

9.

The first fully electronic general-purpose digital computer ever completed by John Eckert and John Mauchly.

a)

ABC

b)

ENIAC

c)

EDVAC

d)

Mark 1

10.

This computer uses binary representation of data and internally stored program; developed by John Eckert and John Presper

a)

EDSAC

b)

ENIAC

c)

EDVAC

d)

Mark 1

11.

The goal of this generation of computing is to develop computers that are capable of learning and self-organization.

a)

2nd Gen

b)

3rd Gen

c)

4th Gen

d)

5th Gen

12.

This generation of computing used magnetic core technology for primary memory.

a)

2nd Gen

b)

3rd Gen

c)

4th Gen

d)

5th Gen

13.

This generation of computing used the Large Scale Integration and the Very Large Scale Integration technology.

a)

2nd Gen

b)

3rd Gen

c)

4th Gen

d)

5th Gen

14.

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

a)

Supercomputers

b)

Mainframes

c)

Microcomputers

d)

Minicomputers

15.

The oldest category, air-cooled ,bigger in sizes, about the size of a jeep and a powerful computer.

a)

Supercomputers

b)

Mainframes

c)

Microcomputers

d)

Minicomputers

16.

It consists of all the machinery and equipment in a computer system.

a)

Hardware

b)

System Unit

c)

Software

d)

Input Device

17.

An output device that prints text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper or transparency film.

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Projector

d)

Cathode Ray Tube

18.

The main memory in a computer and it stores data and programs that can be accessed directly by the processor.

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Primary Storage

d)

CR-ROM

19.

How many Byte in 1 Kilobyte?

a)

1024

b)

1000

c)

8

d)

10000

20.

It is used as the main storage device for programs and data when the computer is not being used.

a)

HDD

b)

CD-ROM

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

21.

It is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system.

a)

System Software

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Application Software

d)

Software

22.

It refers to the set of computer programs, procedures that describe the programs, how they are to be used.

a)

System Software

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Application Software

d)

Software

23.

The OS maintains a directory of the HDD so that files and free space can be located quickly.

a)

Backing Store Management

b)

Resource Allocation and Sharing

c)

Memory Management

d)

Interrupt Handling

24.

Some computer systems can “multi-task”, i.e. several programs can run at once.  The OS allocates processing time, memory and resources to each.

a)

Backing Store Management

b)

Resource Allocation and Sharing

c)

Memory Management

d)

Interrupt Handling

25.

The following are examples of peopleware, except?

a)

Computer Programmer

b)

Database Administrator

c)

Project Manager

d)

Operating System

26.

Software must accepted by the users for which it was designed.

a)

Acceptability

b)

Maintainability

c)

Efficiency

d)

Dependability

27.

The main circuit board holding the integrated circuits for the microprocessor, memory, etc...

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

Network Card

d)

Sound Card

28.

This part of system unit allows removable optical discs to be used to store information.

a)

Optical Drive (CD/DVD)

b)

Memory/RAM

c)

Hard Disk Drive Storage (HDD)

d)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

29.

These printers are categorized as character printers because they write one character at a time.

a)

Daisy Wheel Printers

b)

Line Printers

c)

Dot Matrix Printers

d)

Inkjet Printers

30.

The following are input devices, except?

a)

Keyboard

b)

CCTV

c)

Microphone

d)

LCD Monitor