Information Technology Semester Exam

The processing speed of a supercomputer is measured in what?

• MBs

• FLOPS or TFLOPS

• Minutes

• MIPS

Which hardware platform includes a small computer with an integrated flip-up monitor, a smaller keyboard, and an integrated mouse system?

• A desktop

• A smartphone

• A supercomputer

• A laptop

What do we call the input and output devices that are connected externally to the computer?

• MIPS

• Software

• RAM

• Peripherals

What does it mean that a keyboard is a "digital" device?

• Its keys have only two possible states: "on" or "off".

• It only creates digital characters.

• A keyboard is not a digital device.

• It is electronic.

Which peripheral can bring the game console experience to a desktop computer?

• A keyboard

• A printer

• A game controller

• A mouse

Which of the following is a good example of an output peripheral device?

• A mouse

• A touchpad

• A printer

• A keyboard

What do we call the small pieces of software that communicate between devices and your computer?

• Printer Interpreters

• Device Drivers

• Software Applications

• Peripheral Interpreters

In the 1990s, what style of plug replaced nearly all pin-type connectors?

• The USB plug

• DVI plugs

• HDMI plugs

• The PS/2 plug

Which of the following is NOT a valid troubleshooting technique for a non-working peripheral device?

• Checking the device driver

• Make sure the device is turned on

• Checking the connection plugs

• Shaking the device to see if anything is loose

When was the first computer invented?

• Around 1995

• The 1980s

• The 1960s

• The 1940s