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Worksheets7 ICT 1st Terminal Assessment
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
What form of information do digital computers process?
Graphical images
Text data
Binary data (0s and 1s)
Analog signals
How many digits do digital computers use to operate?
2
4
3
8
What is a microprocessor?
A microprocessor is a peripheral device that connects to a computer.
A microprocessor is a type of memory storage device.
A microprocessor is a software program that manages hardware resources.
A microprocessor is the central processing unit of a computer on a single integrated circuit.
What are microcomputers commonly referred to as?
Personal Computers (PCs)
Mainframe Computers
Laptops
Workstations
Name one type of portable microcomputer.
Laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
Desktop
What type of data can microcomputers handle?
Only images and audio
Text, numbers, images, audio, and video
Only video and text
Only text and numbers
What is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)?
A PDA is a gaming console designed for portable gaming.
A Personal Digital Assistant is a software application for web browsing.
A PDA is a type of smartphone used for making calls.
A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a handheld device used for managing personal information.
Which category of computers includes desktops and laptops?
Embedded Systems
Mainframe Computers
Supercomputers
Personal Computers
What is the main function of a microcomputer?
To store large amounts of data permanently.
To enhance the graphics of video games.
The main function of a microcomputer is to process data and perform computations.
To connect multiple devices in a network.
Can microcomputers be used by more than one person at a time?
Microcomputers allow for multiple user logins at the same time.
Yes, microcomputers can be used by multiple users simultaneously.
Microcomputers can be shared over a network for concurrent use.
No, microcomputers cannot be used by more than one person at a time.
What is a supercomputer?
A supercomputer is a device used for gaming.
A supercomputer is a powerful computer that performs at or near the highest operational rate for computers.
A supercomputer is a regular personal computer.
A supercomputer is a type of smartphone.
Name one application of supercomputers.
Climate modeling
Video rendering
Data storage
Weather forecasting
How fast can supercomputers process instructions?
Supercomputers can process instructions at speeds up to exaflops (10^18 operations per second).
Supercomputers can process instructions at speeds of petaflops (10^15 operations per second).
Supercomputers can process instructions at speeds of teraflops (10^12 operations per second).
Supercomputers can process instructions at speeds of gigaflops (10^9 operations per second).
What is the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe?
Supercomputers focus on high-speed calculations, while mainframes focus on transaction processing.
Supercomputers are larger than mainframes and require more power to operate.
Mainframes are designed for high-speed calculations, while supercomputers handle transaction processing.
Supercomputers are used for data storage, while mainframes are used for gaming.
Who was defeated by the supercomputer Deep Blue?
Garry Kasparov
Anatoly Karpov
Bobby Fischer
Vladimir Kramnik
In what year did Deep Blue defeat Gary Kasparov?
1997
1993
2000
1995
What was the first supercomputer built in India?
TITAN
CRAY-1
PARAM 8000
FUGAKU
What type of tasks do embedded computers perform?
Embedded computers are designed for high-performance gaming.
Embedded computers primarily run complex software applications.
Embedded computers perform dedicated tasks such as controlling devices, processing data, and monitoring systems.
Embedded computers are used for general-purpose computing tasks.
Can embedded computers perform tasks outside their predefined functions?
They can be reprogrammed for different functions.
Embedded computers are designed for multitasking.
Yes, they can adapt to new tasks easily.
Generally, no; they are limited to predefined functions.
Give an example of a supercomputer mentioned in the text.
Summit
Titan
Blue Gene
Fugaku
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
Identify the type of computer.
microcomputer
minicomputers
mainframes
supercomputers
