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WorksheetsPrelim Long Quiz: Introduction to Computing
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the correct definition of "Information" in computing?
Instructions given to the computer
Raw material processed by the computer
Proper collection of data
Storage unit in the computer
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer?
Accuracy
Common sense
Speed
Storage
Which limitation of computers refers to their inability to make decisions based on emotions and experience?
Zero IQ
Lack of memory
Lack of decision-making
No versatility
Who is known as the first computer programmer?
Blaise Pascal
Ada Lovelace
Charles Babbage
George Boole
Which early device used punched cards to control a weaving loom?
ENIAC
Jacquard Loom
Abacus
Difference Engine
The first electronic general-purpose computer was:
EDVAC
EDSAC
ENIAC
UNIVAC I
Which generation of computers introduced transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
The development of integrated circuits was a key feature of which computer generation?
First
Second
Third
Fifth
Which of the following computers was the first commercial computer delivered to a business client?
EDSAC
ABC
UNIVAC I
ENIAC
What is the key technology behind the fifth generation of computers?
Transistors
Vacuum Tubes
Artificial Intelligence
Microprocessors
Which of the following computers uses continuous physical quantities to model the problem being solved?
Digital Computer
Hybrid Computer
Analog Computer
Supercomputer
Which type of computer combines the features of both analog and digital computers?
Hybrid Computer
Supercomputer
Mainframe
Minicomputer
A computer that performs calculations using binary digits is called a:
Analog Computer
Digital Computer
Hybrid Computer
Mainframe
Which type of computer is used for complex simulations and can process both analog and digital signals?
Minicomputer
Hybrid Computer
Workstation
Supercomputer
What is the chief difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe?
Supercomputers support more users
Mainframes execute fewer programs faster
Supercomputers execute a few programs as fast as possible
Mainframes are faster than supercomputers
What type of computer is best suited for small businesses, supporting 4 to 200 users?
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe
Desktop
Which of the following is NOT a type of microcomputer?
Laptop
Desktop
Workstation
Mainframe
What term is used to describe the user's computer in a networked environment?
Server
Client
Mainframe
Workstation
Which of the following is the correct order of storage units from smallest to largest?
KB, MB, GB, TB
GB, MB, KB, TB
TB, GB, MB, KB
MB, KB, GB, TB
The speed at which a processor executes a task is measured in:
Mbps
RPM
GHz
DPI
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer peripheral?
Input
Output
Processor
Storage
Which device is considered both an input and pointing device?
Monitor
Scanner
Mouse
Printer
What input device uses magnetic ink for character recognition, commonly in banks?
OCR
MICR
OMR
Barcode Reader
What is the main advantage of non-impact printers over impact printers?
Low cost
Quiet operation
Low quality output
Uses ink ribbons
Which printer is best suited for high-speed, bulk printing?
Laser Printer
Inkjet Printer
Drum Printer
Daisy Wheel Printer
Which of the following is a non-volatile memory?
DRAM
SRAM
ROM
Cache
Which display type uses optical effects and requires light from another source?
Plasma Panel
LED
LCD
CRT
What device scans a pre-printed answer sheet to recognize marked options?
OCR
Barcode Reader
OMR
MICR
What type of printer uses pins to form characters as a pattern of dots?
Daisy Wheel Printer
Dot Matrix Printer
Inkjet Printer
Laser Printer
What kind of storage device is a USB flash drive?
Magnetic
Optical
Volatile
Flash/solid-state
A CD-ROM can store 700 MB of data. How many KB is this equivalent to?
700,000 KB
716,800 KB
750,000 KB
704,000 KB
A hard drive of 40 GB has how many bytes?
40,000,000,000 bytes
42,949,672,960 bytes
43,000,000,000 bytes
41,943,040,000 bytes
How many 1.44 MB floppy disks are needed to store a 700 MB video file?
300
450
486
500
If 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes, how many bytes in a 16 GB flash drive?
17,000,000,000 bytes
16,000,000,000 bytes
17,179,869,184 bytes
16,777,216,000 bytes
A document of 5 MB is to be transferred through a USB 2.0 device with a speed of 60 MB/s. How long will it take?
0.08 seconds
0.083 seconds
1.2 seconds
1 second
Which of the following software characteristics refers to how well the software performs its intended tasks?
Efficiency
Functionality
Usability
Portability
What characteristic of software measures how well it uses system resources?
Maintainability
Efficiency
Reliability
Usability
The ability of software to function under given conditions for a specific period is known as:
Functionality
Portability
Reliability
Usability
Which characteristic of software ensures it is easy to learn and operate by users?
Usability
Portability
Maintainability
Efficiency
Maintainability in software means:
The software can run on multiple devices
The software can easily be improved or corrected
The software loads quickly
The software uses minimal memory
Which of the following software characteristics focuses on transferability between environments?
Usability
Portability
Efficiency
Functionality
Which of the following is NOT a feature of good software?
Usability
Functionality
Incompatibility
Efficiency
What is the first software loaded when the computer is switched on?
Application Software
Compiler
Operating System
Utility Software
What is the main role of system software?
Designing websites
Editing videos
Running hardware and enabling applications to run
Playing games
What type of software acts as an interface between hardware and user applications?
Application software
System software
Custom software
Web browser
Which of the following is not one of the three major functions of a typical IT department?
Programming
Operations
Systems and Procedures
Marketing
Who is responsible for converting problem solutions into instructions that a computer can execute?
IT Support Analyst
Software Developer
Programmer
Network Engineer
Which IT role is most involved with testing software for reliability and usability before release?
Software Developer
Systems Analyst
QA Analyst
IT Consultant
1. The Systems and Procedures area in the IT department primarily acts as a liaison between:
A. Programmers and vendors
B. Developers and project managers
C. User departments and the IT department
D. Web designers and network engineers
1. Which of the following tasks is typically handled in the Operations section of the IT department?
A. Writing computer code
B. Scheduling IT department activities
C. Designing new systems
D. Identifying business improvements
1. Which of these professionals is most likely to be involved in helping a business define its technical requirements and processes, often working directly with clients or users?
A. Business Analyst
B. QA Analyst
C. Network Engineer
D. Web Developer
1. Which career requires the setup, maintenance, and upgrade of communication systems and networks?
A. Project Manager
B. Technical Sales Representative
C. Network Engineer
D. Cloud Architect
What is the primary function of a technical sales representative?
A. Maintain hardware and software
B. Design websites
C. Sell IT products and explain their business benefits
D. Test software before release
1. What best describes the role of a project manager in IT?
A. Writing and debugging code
B. Installing network infrastructure
C. Organizing people, time, and resources to meet project goals
D. Creating UI/UX designs
1. Which of the following best defines Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)?
A. Hiring freelance programmers
B. Using AI to automate business tasks
C. Subcontracting business operations to third-party vendors
D. Replacing employees with software solutions
