WorksheetsTLE 7 (STE) Q1 - Summative
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which device is considered the earliest known calculating tool?
Slide Rule
Abacus
Pascaline
ENIAC
Who is known as the “Father of the Computer”?
Alan Turing
John Atanasoff
Charles Babbage
Steve Jobs
Why did second-generation computers use transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
They were bigger and heavier
They were more reliable and efficient
They looked better
They were cheaper to make
If you were a computer designer in the 1970s, which generation would you be working on?
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Comparing first and fifth-generation computers, what is the biggest technological leap?
Use of Transistors
Artificial Intelligence
Mechanical Computing
Use of Floppy Disks
Which invention had the greatest impact on making computers smaller and fast
Vacuum tubes
Transistors
Integrated Circuits
Abacus
Which characteristic allows a computer to perform millions of instructions per second?
Accuracy
Speed
Versatility
Diligence
Which characteristic is shown when a computer can do many different tasks?
Versatility
Accuracy
Diligence
Storage
You are using a computer to edit photos, browse the web, and write a report at the same time. Which characteristic is demonstrated?
Versatility
Accuracy
Diligence
Storage
If a computer produces wrong results, what is the most likely cause?
Low Speed
Faulty Programming or Instructions
Lack of Diligence
Poor Storage
Why is a computer said to have “No IQ”?
It cannot think without instructions
It cannot store data
It cannot work fast
It cannot connect to the internet
Which characteristic is MOST important for a business that needs to store thousands of customer records?
Versatility
Accuracy
Storage
No IQ
Which of the following is an advantage of using a computer?
Eye strain
Increased productivity
Virus attack
Hacking
Which health problem can result from long computer use?
Improved eyesight
Back and neck pain
Stronger muscles
Better digestion
How does using computers reduce waste?
By creating more paperwork
By storing documents digitally
By printing more copies
By increasing storage cost
A company installs computers to track sales and adjust prices in real time. Which advantage is shown?
Entertainment
Data Analysis
Virus Protection
Storage
Which disadvantage is both a legal and moral concern?
Online Games
Spread of pornography
Eye strain
Speed
Which disadvantage is MOST harmful to businesses?
Data and information violation
Entertainment
Speed
Power of remembering
Which type of computer is worn on the body?
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Wearable
Hybrid
How is a mainframe different from a supercomputer?
Mainframes handle many users; supercomputers handle complex calculations
Mainframes are faster
Supercomputers store more data
Mainframes are wearable
You want to run a large bank’s transactions. Which computer should you use?
Mainframe
PDA
Minicomputer
Microcomputer
You are a student who needs portability for schoolwork. Which is best?
Supercomputer
Laptop
Mainframe
Minicomputer
Which is the biggest difference between PDAs and smartphones today?
Smartphones replaced most PDA functions
PDAs are faster
PDAs store more data
Smartphones can’t browse the internet
Which computer type offers the best balance between power and portability for a traveling engineer?
Desktop
Laptop
Mainframe
Wearable
What does PECs stand for?
Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
Public Employment Code
Professional Education Course
Personal Employment Criteria
Why are PECs important for industry success?
They guarantee profits
They match personal strengths with job demands
They replace education
They make work fun
You’re tasked with leading a group project at work. Which PEC is most important?
Leadership
Laziness
Memory
No Feeling
How are “persistence” and “commitment” related?
Both involve continuing efforts despite difficulties
Both are about taking risks
Both mean avoiding failure
Both refer to time management
Which PEC is MOST valuable for an entrepreneur starting a new business in a competitive market?
Laziness
Commitmment
No IQ
Versatility
You are starting a small online store. Which combination of PECs would you apply first?
Laziness, risk avoidance, and no IQ
Goal-setting, adaptability, and persistence
No feeling, risk avoidance, and inaccuracy
Neglect, laziness, and poor planning
