ICT Computing Essentials Lesson 1

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1930s

• 1940s

Which activity is a common use for computers in the workplace?

• Watching live television

• Video gaming

• Storing employee and customer information

• Completing homework assignments

Which type of computer is commonly used to quickly process multiple transactions?

• microprocessor

• supercomputer

• mainframe computer

• microcomputer

Which of the following part of a computer system refers to the programs or instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform?

• software

• user

• hardware

• data

Richard works for the US Department of Labor in the data collection department. What kind of computer is the US Department of Labor most likely using?

• microcomputer

• mainframe

• tablet

• macrocomputer

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

• mouse

• tablet

• monitor

• printer

Which term describes the collection of physical equipment within a computer system?

• user

• data

• software

• hardware

Which step is NOT part of the computing cycle?

• storage

• input

• data

• processing

Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?

• microcomputer

• mainframe computer

• microprocessor

• supercomputer

Which is one of the reasons people did not have home computers before the 1970s?

• Most computers were too large and expensive for home use.

• Most people thought computers were a passing fad and would go away.

• There were no reasons to have a home computer.

• People didn't want to learn about computers.