ICT GENERAL QUIZ

Main memory of a computer

• Motherboard
• RAM
• Hard drive
• CPU

manages resources of a computer

• Operating System
• Printer
• Internet browser
• Keyboard

define a computer

• An electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data.
• A type of musical instrument used in orchestras
• A species of bird known for its colorful feathers
• A type of fruit found in tropical regions

booting as used in computer

• Shutting down a computer
• Installing new hardware on a computer
• Running a software program
• Starting up a computer and loading the operating system

CMOS in full

• Centralized Memory Operating System
• Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
• Computerized Microchip Operating System
• Controlled Memory Output System

main function of a computer

• store data

• output information

• typing documents

• Process data and perform tasks

difference between super computer and main frame computer

• Super computers are affordable, while mainframe computers are expensive
• Super computers are designed for high performance computing tasks, while mainframe computers are used for handling large volumes of data and processing transactions.
• Super computers are small in size, while mainframe computers are large and bulky
• Super computers are used for gaming, while mainframe computers are used for graphic design

difference between vacuum tubes and magnetic drums in first computer generation

• Vacuum tubes were used for processing, while magnetic drums were used for storage.
• Vacuum tubes were used for processing, while magnetic drums were used for communication.
• Vacuum tubes were used for storage, while magnetic drums were used for processing.
• Vacuum tubes were used for communication, while magnetic drums were used for processing.

define instruction as used in a computer

• An instruction in a computer is a command given to the processor to perform a specific operation.
• A type of software used to organize files on a computer
• A piece of hardware used to input data into a computer
• A unit of measurement used to determine the speed of a computer processor

speed of a computer is measured in?

• miles per hour
• kilograms
• degrees Celsius
• hertz (Hz) or gigahertz (GHz)