Understanding Computers and the Internet

What is the primary function of the internet?

• Storing data permanently

• Facilitating communication and information exchange.

• Restricting access to information

• Providing entertainment only

Define the term 'digital divide'.

• The digital divide describes the variation in smartphone brands available in different countries.

• The digital divide is the disparity in internet speed between urban and rural areas.

• The digital divide refers to the difference in digital literacy among individuals.

• The digital divide is the gap between those with access to digital technology and the internet and those without.

What does binary code represent in computing?

• Binary code only represents text characters.

• Binary code is a type of hardware component.

• Binary code is used for graphics rendering.

• Binary code represents data and instructions in computing.

Explain what BCD stands for in computer terminology.

• Binary-Coded Data

• Base-Coded Decimal

• Bit-Coded Decimal

• Binary-Coded Decimal

List the generations of computers in order.

• 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation, 4th Generation, 5th Generation

• 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation, 5th Generation, 6th Generation

• 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation, 4th Generation, 4th Generation

• 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation, 6th Generation

What is meant by computer input?

• Computer input is the software installed on a computer.

• Computer input refers to the output generated by a computer.

• Computer input is the physical hardware of a computer.

• Computer input is the data or signals entered into a computer for processing.

Give an example of computer output.

• The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The color of the sky is blue.

• The capital of France is Paris.

Who is considered the father of the computer?

• Charles Babbage

• Bill Gates

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

What are the main classifications of computers by type?

• Personal computers, workstations, servers, mainframes, supercomputers

• Digital cameras, printers, scanners

• Embedded systems, IoT devices, gaming consoles

• Laptops, tablets, smartphones

How are computers classified by size?

• Laptops

• Microcomputers, Minicomputers, Mainframe Computers, Supercomputers

• Smartphones

• Tablets