NIO - ICAN Chp1: Overview of Computer Systems

What is the main component used in the 1st generation of computers?

• Transistor

• Vacuum Tube

• Microprocessor

• Integrated Circuit

Which type of computer is known for high-capacity calculations?

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe

What does the acronym AI stand for in the context of computer generations?

• Automated Intelligence

• Analytical Information

• Artificial Intelligence

• Advanced Integration

Which component is NOT part of the computer system components?

• Network

• Software

• Hardware

• Data

What is the primary function of a microcomputer?

• To manage large databases

• To meet specific user needs

• To perform complex calculations

• To control industrial processes

Which generation of computers uses Very-Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits?

• 1st Generation

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

What is the role of procedures in a computer system?

• To process information

• To store data

• To define rules for using software and data

• To provide hardware components

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Keyboard

• Speaker

• Printer

• Monitor

What type of software consists of step-by-step instructions for the computer?

• Firmware

• Utility Software

• Application Software

• System Software

Which type of computer is designed for real-time data processing?

• Minicomputer

• Microcomputer

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer