Computing & Digital Information

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• I. Computers have only been around since the 1940's

• II. One reason computers were first developed was to do mathematical computations faster

• III. Some modern computers include laptops, cell phones, and tablets

• IV. Computers are able to perform tasks by using logic

Which of the following statements is the BEST definition of a computer?

• A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.

• A computer is a machine that can be programmed.

• A computer is a machine that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.

• A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.

Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?

• Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

• ENIAC, Abacus, Analytical Engine, IBM Laptop

• Analytical Engine, Abacus, ENIAC, IBM Laptop

• IBM Laptop, ENIAC, Analytical Engine, Abacus

What is the purpose of an output device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation.

What is the purpose of an input device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation.

What is the purpose of a network device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.

• To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.

• To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation.

Which of the following statements is what the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?

• Managing memory allocation for all applications.

• Providing a way for the user to create text documents.

• Allowing the user to access the internet.

• Allowing the user to write programs.

What is the purpose of a storage device?

• To allow the computer to store information or programs.

• To increase the speed of the internet connection.

• To display images on the monitor.

• To provide power to the computer.

Which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware?

• A. CPU, Memory, Motherboard

• B. CPU, Flash memory, Processor

• C. Processor, Binary, RAM

• D. Input devices, Output devices, Motherboard

Which of the following devices is the device that connects all of the physical components of a computer together?

• CPU

• Memory

• Logic

• Motherboard