Computers and Data Processing

What is the main objective of creating a fast-calculating device?

• To store and retrieve data

• To process data efficiently

• To create artificial intelligence

• To perform complex simulations

Which type of data consists of a mixture of digits, alphabets, and special characters?

• Numerical data

• Alphabetic data

• Alphanumeric data

• Text data

What is an example of spatial data?

• Name of a road

• Population data

• Coordinate of a city

• Census data

What is the key characteristic of a computer that allows it to perform several billion simple arithmetic operations per second?

• Automatic

• Speed

• Accuracy

• Diligence

Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

What type of computer is designed for high-performance calculations and simulations?

• Supercomputers

• Mainframe computers

• Minicomputers

• Microcomputers

Which type of computer is used for graphic design, video editing, and scientific simulations?

• Personal computers

• Workstations

• Embedded computers

• Tablets and smartphones

What is the purpose of servers in computer systems?

• To provide services, data, and resources to other computers

• To optimize gaming and multimedia entertainment

• To rely on a central server for most processing

• To be worn on the body, such as smartwatches

What type of computer is designed to perform complex artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks?

• Quantum computers

• AI and machine learning computers

• Cloud computers

• Rugged computers

What is the common purpose of a GIS (Geographic Information System)?

• To process raw geographical data

• To produce information for decision making of spatial activities

• To collect, store, retrieve, transform, and display spatial data

• To manage use of land, resources, or any spatially distributed activities or phenomena