Understanding Computers: From Basics to Modern Uses

Who among the following was one of the original designers of the Xbox?

• May-Li Khoe

• Bill Gates

• Nat

• Steve Jobs

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by all computers?

• Storage

• Input

• Processing

• Email Sending

What was the primary material used in the earliest computers?

• Silicon

• Plastic

• Wood and Metal

• Graphene

What does a computer's processor primarily manipulate?

• Physical objects

• Information

• Electricity

• Light signals

Which device is NOT typically used for computer input?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Microphone

How do computers typically receive input through a touchscreen?

• Sound waves

• Light beams

• Heat sensors

• Finger touch

Which of the following best describes the role of memory in a computer?

• Generates data

• Outputs data

• Processes data

• Stores data temporarily

What is an algorithm in the context of computer processing?

• A storage device

• A network protocol

• A series of commands

• A type of computer hardware

What can modern computer outputs include?

• Videos only

• Text, photos, videos, and more

• Photos only

• Text only

What future hope does May-Li express regarding computers?

• They use less energy

• They are faster

• They are user-designed

• They become smaller