WorksheetsGr 6 - Chapter 1 Know your computer
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
(a) invented Analytical Engines.
Early People used ______ for counting.
Fingers
Stones
Pebbles
All of the above
Identify the device
Abacus
Tabulating Machine
Pascaline
Step Reckoner
Pascaline was invented in ______ by _________.
1642, Blaise Pascal
1672, Blaise Pascal
1642, Gottfried Wilhelm
1642, Charles Babbage
_________ is the first mechanical calculator
Abacus
Step Reckoner
Pascaline
None
Which year was Napier's bone invented _____________
1617
1716
6171
Any raw data given to the computer using an input device is called
input
output
processing
internal memory
The raw data is manipulated by performing certain operations using the computer's processing device. This is called
input
output
processing
internal memory
_______ is the processed data given to the outside world using an output device.
input
output
processing
internal memory
Primary memory is also called ___________
memory more
memory less
external memory
internal memory
What are the two types of internal memory?
(a)
What was the earliest calculating machine developed in China, that was used for simple addition and subtraction?
Pebbles
Sundials
Abaca
Abacus
Considered as the first generation computers
Vacuum tube based computers
Microprocessor
Integrated Circuit Based Computer
Transistor Based Computer
Considered as the second generation computers
Vacuum tube based computers
Microprocessor
Integrated Circuit Based Computer
Transistor Based Computer
Considered as the third generation computers
Vacuum tube based computers
Artificial Intelligence
Integrated Circuit Based Computer
Transistor Based Computer
Considered as the fourth generation computers
Microprocessor
Artificial Intelligence
Integrated Circuit Based Computer
Transistor Based Computer
computers are generally classified as follows, EXCEPT:
Macrocomputer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer
a commonly used term for personal computers. Only one person can use it at a time. it slows down and has relatively less storage. e.g Desktop, laptop, tablet, Smartphone.
Macrocomputer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer
It is much larger than a microcomputer and also more expensive. It is also referred to as midrange computers.
Macrocomputer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer
Are very large, often filling an entire room. They can store an enormous amount of information, and perform many task simultaneously.
Macrocomputer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer
They are big powerful computers because of their high-speed processing ability that can be used for animation graphics, weather forecasting, nuclear research work, petroleum research works, crypt analysis, molecular modeling, and the likes.
Supercomputer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Macrocomputer
What kind of a functional component of a computer is
Bar Code Reader
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
What kind of a functional component of a computer is
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Reader
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
What kind of a functional component of a computer is
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Reader
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
What kind of a functional component of a computer is
Primary and Secondary Memory
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
What kind of functional component of a computer is
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) projector
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
What kind of functional component of a computer is
Plotters such as Inkjet, flatbed, and drum plotter.
Input Device
Shared Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Output Devices
______ is a temporary memory
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
_______ is a permanent memory
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
it refers to a binary digit that is used to store data when combined in different ways.
Nibble
Byte
Bit
Bug
A group of 8 bits. It is the smallest unit that can represent a meaningful data item or a character in a computer.
Nibble
Byte
Bit
Bug
A group of 4 bits
Nibble
Byte
Bit
Bug
Also known as auxiliary memory. It is used for storing data or programs on a temporary or permanent basis.
Primary Memorty
Secondary Memory
Tertiary Memory
Quarterly Memory
It is a set of programs that runs a computer system. It is stored and executed with the help of computer hardware.
Hardware
Malware
Trojan Horse
Software
System software controls the internal computer operations. Which system software
that acts as an interface between the user and the computer
Assembler
Interpreter
Compilers
Operating System
is a set of programs necessary to carry out operations for a specified application
System Software
Application Software
Utility Software
Distinct Software
is a set of application programs that assist the computer by performing housekeeping functions.
System Software
Application Software
Utility Software
Distinct Software
From below, which are not an example of a system software?
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft PowerPoint
Android
Linux
From below, which is a good example of utility software?
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
Android
Anti virus
