Computer Basics

Which generation of computers is the most advanced today?

• Second generation
• Third generation
• Fifth generation
• First generation

What was the size of early computers compared to recent computers?

• Bigger

• Smaller

• The same size

• No difference

Which computers used to take up an entire room?

• Laptops
• Tablets
• Early computers

• Personal computers

What is hardware in a computer?

• Software applications that run on a computer.
• The operating system that manages hardware resources.
• The data stored on a computer's hard drive.
• Physical components of a computer system.

Which of these is an example of software?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Microsoft Word

• Mouse

Which of these is an early computing device?

• Calculator
• Telegraph
• Typewriter
• Abacus

Which of these is an example of a modern computer?

• Smartwatch
• Abacus

• Clock

• Laptop or desktop computer

Which hardware part is used to type on a computer?

• Printer
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse

What is the purpose of software in a computer?

• To provide internet connectivity to the computer.
• To store data permanently on the computer.
• To manage the physical components of the computer.
• To provide instructions for the hardware to perform tasks.

What does a storage device do?

• Generates power for electronic devices.

• Transmits data over the internet.

• Stores digital data and information.

• Processes data in real-time.