Computers and Computing

What is the definition of a computer?

• An electronic device that operates under the control of instructions called programs

• An electronic machine that processes raw data to give information as output

• An electronic device that accepts data as input and transforms it under the influence of special instructions called programs to produce desired output

• All of the above

What are the two types of data that a computer can process?

• Digital and analog

• Binary and hexadecimal

• Numeric and alphabetic

• Primary and secondary

What is the purpose of a keyboard in a computer?

• To display output

• To issue instructions to the computer

• To create permanent copies of output

• To monitor or track computer activities

What is the function of a mouse in a computer?

• To display output

• To issue instructions to the computer

• To create permanent copies of output

• To monitor or track computer activities

What is the purpose of a monitor in a computer?

• To display output

• To issue instructions to the computer

• To create permanent copies of output

• To monitor or track computer activities

What is the function of a printer in a computer?

• To display output

• To issue instructions to the computer

• To create permanent copies of output

• To monitor or track computer activities

What is the main component of the system unit in a computer?

• Motherboard

• Power supply unit

• Memory

• Disk drive

What is the characteristic of a computer that allows it to perform many different jobs?

• Consistency

• Storage

• Diligence

• Versatility

What is the characteristic of a computer that allows it to work continuously without getting tired?

• Consistency

• Storage

• Diligence

• Reliability

Who is credited with developing the first computerized machine named Mach1?

• Charles Babbage

• Professor Harvard Aiken

• Pascaline Machine

• Napier Bones