Bill Nye - Computer Quiz

What is the purpose of switches in a computer?

• To control lights

• To simulate a switchboard

• To move and store information

• To open and close doors

What does RAM stand for in a computer?

• Random Access Memory

• Readily Available Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Remote Access Memory

What is the function of software in a computer?

• To store information

• To simulate a switchboard

• To convert information from one form to another

• To control lights

What is the purpose of a network of computers?

• To sort through huge amounts of information

• To create virtual reality experiences

• To make web pages for businesses

• To connect computers and share information

What is the main advantage of artificial intelligence in robots?

• To make them perform complex tasks like humans

• To make them smaller and cheaper

• To make them work faster than humans

• To make them use sound waves to sense objects

What was the name of the first computer that could do math problems faster than humans?

• EDSAC

• Leukemia

• CDC 6600

• ENIAC

What is the main function of a computer network?

• To use sound waves to sense objects

• To make robots perform complex tasks

• To connect computers and share information

• To create web pages for businesses

What is the purpose of a barcode in a store?

• To convert information from one form to another

• To match products to names and prices

• To store information on a plastic disk

• To control lights

What is the main advantage of a computer network?

• To sort through huge amounts of information

• To connect computers and share information

• To create virtual reality experiences

• To make web pages for businesses

What is the main function of a computer's hard drive?

• To control lights

• To convert information from one form to another

• To store information

• To simulate a switchboard