WorksheetsDCIT 21 -PART 1 MIDTERM EXAM
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which early device introduced the concept of programmability?
Abacus
Pascaline
Jacquard Loom
ENIAC
Charles Babbage’s design for the Analytical Engine showed what early computing principle?
Mechanical automation
Stored program
Cloud storage
Networking
Ada Lovelace contributed to computing by:
Creating punch cards
Writing the first algorithm
Building ENIAC
Inventing transistors
The first generation of computers used:
Vacuum tubes
Transistors
Microchips
Integrated circuits
Which statement best describes the evolution from first to fifth generation computers?
Speed increased while cost decreased
Components became larger and slower
Software became less user-friendly
Input devices disappeared
Which among the following represents the stored program concept?
Data stored permanently in hardware
Instructions stored in memory for execution
Using external storage for data transfer
Combining analog and digital signals
The microprocessor was first introduced in:
First generation
Second
Third
Fourth
Which company developed the first personal computer?
Microsoft
Intel
IBM
Apple
In what year was the first microprocessor introduced?
1969
1971
1976
1981
What is the main advantage of using transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
Larger size
Faster and smaller
More heat
Higher voltage
The component that directs the flow of data within the CPU is the:
ALU
CU
Register
Bus
A student edits a photo using Canva. This task is an example of:
System software
Application software
Utility
Firmware
What happens during the fetch–decode–execute cycle?
The OS installs new programs
The CPU processes an instruction
Memory is formatted
The user opens multiple apps
Which factor most affects a computer’s performance speed?
Monitor size
Processor type
Printer quality
Network cable
In business settings, what software ensures accurate and organized financial records?
Database
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Graphics
Which device stores data even when the computer is turned off?
RAM
ROM
Cache
Register
Which computer generation introduced Artificial Intelligence?
First
Third
Fourth
Fifth
A user wants to remove malware and optimize computer speed. Which software is most suitable?
Antivirus
Word Processor
Compiler
Driver
Which device converts data into a readable visual format?
Scanner
Printer
Mouse
Keyboard
Which among the following is an example of collaborative software?
Photoshop
MS Word
Slack
BIOS
A manager wants to analyze employee performance using charts and formulas. Which software is most appropriate?
Presentation
Spreadsheet
Database
Word Processor
Which computer type is most powerful and used for scientific research?
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe
Microcomputer
The difference between hardware and software is that:
Software is tangible
Hardware is physical and software is logical
Both are intangible
Hardware depends on software only
A student saves files in Google Drive for easy access. This is an example of:
Secondary storage
Primary storage
Cloud storage
Cache
When a user opens multiple apps simultaneously, which component handles the processing?
CPU
GPU
PSU
Motherboard
A hospital wants to shift from manual to electronic records. Which software will best serve their needs?
Database management system
Graphics editor
Game engine
Word processor
Which of the following demonstrates the real-world impact of AI?
Online banking security
Spell-checker
Face recognition system
File compression tool
The correct data flow in a computer system is:
Input → Processing → Storage → Output
Storage → Input → Output → Processing
Processing → Input → Output → Storage
Output → Storage → Input → Processing
Which of the following tasks best applies the use of system utilities?
Creating an invoice
Compressing large files
Designing a logo
Browsing the internet
A school administrator wants to evaluate student performance using automated grading. Which software would be most effective?
Spreadsheet
Database
Presentation
Utility
