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WorksheetsCOS 101_Mechatronics
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which course module would most likely cover how browsers and search engines work when accessing online resources?
Module 5: The Internet and its impact
Module 7: The future of computing
Module 3: Diverse digital applications
Module 1: Brief history of computing
Which statement best describes the von Neumann architecture introduced with EDVAC in 1945?
Plugboard-driven data paths without central memory
Stored program concept unifying memory and processing
Special-purpose hardware wired for single computation
Parallel analog units controlled by mechanical relays
During the second generation of computers in the 1950s–1960s, what key technological change occurred?
Integrated circuits reduced size and increased power
Microprocessors enabled affordable personal computers
Vacuum tubes powered general-purpose machines
Transistors replaced vacuum tubes in systems
A historian argues that ENIAC’s significance was marking a shift from mechanical to electronic computing. Which choice best supports this claim?
ENIAC was the first fully electronic general-purpose computer
Abacus enabled basic arithmetic using beads and rods
Mechanical calculators improved arithmetic with gears
Electromechanical relays powered Harvard Mark I
Which device category primarily allows users to enter data into a computer?
Processing devices such as CPUs and ALUs
Input devices such as keyboards and mice
Output devices such as printers and speakers
Storage devices such as SSDs and HDDs
A student wants fast, temporary workspace for running applications. Which memory type best fits this need?
Cloud storage synchronized on the internet
Primary memory that is volatile and quick
Secondary memory for long-term file retention
Tertiary memory attached via cables
You must add a high-resolution display and external speakers to a desktop. Which component enables these connections?
Motherboard integrating CPU and RAM directly
Connection ports like HDMI, USB, audio jacks
Power supply unit converting AC to DC
Scanner converting physical images to digital
Which example best fits General Purpose Software as depicted in the application software diagram?
AutoCAD used for specific engineering tasks
A web browser used by broad categories of users
QuickBooks tailored for accounting workflows
A country’s tax filing portal for citizens
A university plans to deploy tools for different humanware roles. Which pairing most effectively supports the role described in the humanware section diagram?
End users with utilities for firmware flashing tasks
IT professionals with system software for management tasks
Decision makers with device drivers for equipment control
Educators with BIOS configuration for strategic insights
Which statement best distinguishes FinTech from traditional banking in modern finance?
FinTech limits access to only large corporate customers
FinTech relies on physical branches and manual ledgers
FinTech prohibits mobile wallets and digital payments
FinTech automates services using software, algorithms, and data
A hospital wants patients in remote areas to consult specialists without traveling. Which digital application fits this need most directly?
AI diagnostics for image analysis accuracy
Wearable devices for daily activity tracking
Electronic Health Records for centralized patient files
Telemedicine with secure video consultations
A university aims to deliver adaptive, personalized practice to students online. Which platform capability should it prioritize?
VR headsets replacing classrooms entirely
AI tutors providing tailored feedback and pacing
Social media channels for open group chats
ERP software for supply chain management
Which step in the information processing cycle focuses on manipulating collected data to generate meaning?
Storage: saving data for later retrieval
Input: gathering raw data from sources
Output: presenting reports and visualizations
Processing: sorting, calculating, analyzing
A city wants real-time traffic optimization across connected intersections. Which evolutionary period’s technologies most directly enable this capability?
1950s electronic computers with mainframes
1980s–1990s PCs, databases, office networks
2000s internet and basic cloud hosting
2010s–2020s AI, edge computing, IoT
Which example best illustrates how information processing supports scientific advancement shown in the image?
Randomized clinical trials without data models
Paper-based taxonomy cataloging by hand
Manual lab observations without computation
Protein fold prediction using processed datasets
A cybersecurity operations center uses real-time anomaly detection tools. What primary role of information processing is being applied?
Threat detection via network pattern analysis
Static firewall rule configuration only
Air-gapped systems without monitoring
Periodic manual log reviews by staff
Which emerging trend places computation closer to IoT devices to reduce latency?
Edge and distributed processing
Generative multimodal processing
Quantum information processing
Ethical and regulated processing
A smart grid optimizes energy consumption using processed sensor data. Which benefit and risk pairing aligns with this scenario?
Real-time responsiveness and misinformation
Democratization of access and digital divide
Resource optimization and energy consumption footprint
Enhanced capabilities and over-reliance
Which service best exemplifies e-government in action as shown in the slide?
Streaming platforms for public entertainment
Video meetings for remote collaboration
Wearable devices for health tracking
Online portals for tax filing and voting
A company wants to enable global trade with minimal physical storefronts. Which Internet application fits this goal?
Teleconsultations for remote patients
Virtual classrooms using LMS systems
Content creation with digital media tools
Online shopping via e-commerce websites
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