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What is Computing?
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What is the purpose of a network device?
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
2
Which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware?
Input devices, Output devices, Motherboard
Processor, Binary, RAM
CPU, Memory, Motherboard
CPU, Flash memory, Processor
3
Which of the following is an application of Artificial Intelligence?
I, II, and III
III only
I and II
I only
4
Which of the following choices is a brand-new application of computers, having come about in the past 5 years?
III only
I, II, and III
None of the answers
I and III
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What is the purpose of an input device?
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
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Which of the following statements is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?
Allowing the user to write programs.
Allowing the user to access the internet.
Providing a way for the user to create text documents.
Managing memory allocation for all applications.
7
What does CPU stand for?
Computer’s Plug-in Unit
Central Pushing Unit
Computer’s Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
8
Choose the option that correctly identifies this picture:
Operating system
Flash drive
Motherboard
Central Processing Unit
9
Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer?
A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.
A computer is a machine that can be programmed.
A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.
Something that performs calculations by following specific instructions.
10
Which of the following devices is the device that connects all of the physical components of a computer together?
Motherboard
Logic
CPU
Memory
11
Which part of the computer is responsible for managing memory allocation for all applications?
Web browser
Operating system
Word processor
Integrated development environment
12
Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?
Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop, ENIAC
IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus
Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop
ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus, IBM Laptop
13
Which of the following could be TRUE for artificial Intelligence?
I, II, III, IV, and V
I, II, III, and IV
II, IV, and V
I and III
14
Which of the following items is an example of a user application?
I, II, III, IV
I, II, IV
I, II
II, III
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What is the purpose of an output device?
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
