The most powerful type of computer is a…………………..
A. Laptop
B. PDA
C. Supercomputer
D. Mainframe
What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
A. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
B. Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible
C. Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
D. Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
Apple and IBM are the first two companies that produced…………..
A. Portable computers
B. Mainframes
C. Servers
D. Personal computers
What is the best definition of 'presentation program'?
A. An application used to present and communicate ideas and procedures to a group; examples are PowerPoint, Impress, and Keynote
B. A measure of how easily programs can be moved to a new system without having to make any changes
C. Repeatable data which occurs at the top of every document
D. An application which stores information that often needs to be accessed quickly such as appointments, contacts, notes, lists and memos.
There are millions of ………………in a today’s chip
A. Applications
B. Pixel
C. Pits
D. Transistors
The first…………… computer which was as big as a house was built in the 1940s.
A. Portable
B. Analogue
C. Personal
D. digital
At the back of a computer there are ports into which we can plug __________ (e.g. a scanner, a modem, etc.)
A. External device
B. External devices
C. Internal device
D. Internal devices
What is the best definition of 'PC' or 'personal computer'?
A. A computer using a relatively slow and specialized processor and ROM chip, normally used to control a particular device such as a washing machine or an MP3 player
B. All the above
C. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
What is the best definition of 'tablet PC'?
A. Refers to only the most powerful class of computer, typically designed to perform specialized tasks such as weather prediction, governmental financial calculations, or space research.
B. A portable computer shaped in the form of a notebook and capable of advanced handwriting recognition via use of a stylus or on-screen keyboard.
C. A type of computer intended primarily for central distribution of data to other computers on the same network
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
What is the best definition of 'workstation'?
A. A high quality computer, typically with lots of RAM, plenty of CPU power, and a high quality video card
B. A portable computer shaped in the form of a notebook and capable of advanced handwriting recognition via use of a stylus or on-screen keyboard.
C. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
D. A portable computer with a built-in screen, integrated keyboard, and battery power; also called a 'notebook'
Which of the following is not a primary storage device?
A. Magnetic tape
B. Optical disk
C. Magnetic disk
D. None of above
What is the best definition of 'magnetic storage'?
A. A storage technique using patterns of magnetized particles on a metallic surface to store data; examples include hard disk drives, tape drives, floppy disk drives
B. A legacy storage device using magnetic tape; normally reading and writing data slower rate and used for backups
C. A newer data storage device meant to replace a traditional hard disk drive; these are characterized by non-moving parts and lower energy consumption
D. A type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
What is the best definition of 'floppy disk drive'?
A. A legacy storage device which can read and write data slowly from a removable magnetic medium (normally 3.5" in diameter and holding 1.44 MB of data)
B. A type of memory which is manufactured with permanent contents which cannot be modified
C. A type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
D. A data storage technique using a pattern of markings on a disc that can be read by a laser; examples include CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM technology
What is the best definition of 'EPROM' or 'erasable programmable read only memory'?
A. All the above
B. A type of memory which is manufactured with permanent contents which cannot be modified
C. A non-volatile (permanent) memory type that is erasable via ultra-violet light and reprogrammable
D. This is either dedicated or shared memory set aside specifically for the graphics processor
What is the best definition of 'RAM' or 'random access memory'?
A. A type of memory which is manufactured with permanent contents which cannot be modified
B. A data storage technique using a pattern of markings on a disc that can be read by a laser; examples include CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM technology
C. A type of computer memory known for being volatile (temporary) and fast.
D. A legacy storage device which can read and write data slowly from a removable magnetic medium (normally 3.5" in diameter and holding 1.44 MB of data
The brain of any computer system is
A. Memory
B. ALU
C. Control unit
D. CPU
Which kind of hardware is used the most in the input phase of a computer based information system?
A. Keyboard
B. Hard disk
C. Monitor
D. Printer
Which can read data and convert them to a form that a computer can use?
A. Input device
B. Control
C. Storage
D. Logic
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
A. Light pen
B. Joystick
C. Plotter
D. Mouse