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Second Term Computer

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer science and history. Topics include number systems, components of a CPU, software types, storage devices, and notable inventions in computing. It tests knowledge on various aspects of computing, including hardware, software, and historical figures.

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Second Term Computer

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer science and history. Topics include number systems, components of a CPU, software types, storage devices, and notable inventions in computing. It tests knowledge on various aspects of computing, including hardware, software, and historical figures.

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1. ENIAC represents data and instructions in what number system?

A. Decimal Numbering System B. Octal Numbering System C. Binary Numbering System D.


Hexadecimal Numbering System

2. Where would you find the word QWERTY?

A. Printer B. Mouse C. Keyboard D. Light pen

3. The part of the CPU that stores instructions and data is called _______

A. ALU B. Main Memory C. Control Unit D. Secondary Storage

4. The part of the CPU that controls the flow of instructions from one component to another is called
_______

A. ALU B. Main Memory C. Control Unit D. Secondary Storage

5. The physical or peripheral components of a computer system that can be seen or touched are called
_______

A. Software B. Firmware C. Hardware D. Printer

6. The software of a computer system is divided into _______

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

7. The software written by system programmers for the functioning of the computer is called _______

A. Application Software B. System Software C. Information Software D. Data Software

8. The full meaning of ROM is _______

A. Random Access Memory B. Read Only Memory C. Read Arithmetic Memory D. Roman Access
Memory

9. _______ is a presentation of facts or figures.

A. Bit B. Information C. Data D. Word

10. _______ can be defined as processed data in a meaningful form.

A. Bit B. Information C. Data D. Word

11. The following are examples of external storage EXCEPT _______

A. Floppy Diskette B. Flash Drives C. Main Memory D. Zip Drives

12. Computers can be applied in the following areas EXCEPT _______


A. Education B. Science C. Games D. Weaving

13. The following are examples of input devices EXCEPT _______

A. Joystick B. Scanner C. Plotter D. Light pen

14. Charles Babbage invented the Difference and Analytical Engines in _______

A. 1923 B. 1944 C. 1833 D. 1642

15. The following are secondary storage devices EXCEPT _______

A. Magnetic Tape B. Punch Card C. Hard Disk D. Magnetic Disk

16. The process of converting information (data) into digital format is called _______

A. Digitization B. Formalization C. Image Formation D. Computerization

17. Processed data is called _______

A. Information B. Program C. Software D. Document

18. The computing devices invented by Charles Babbage are _______

A. Abacus and Difference Engine B. Abacus and Slide Rule C. Analytical and Difference Engine D. Slide
Rule and Analytical Engine

19. The following are counting devices EXCEPT _______

A. Calculator B. Stones C. Pebbles D. Beads

20. The Pascaline Machine was invented by _______

A. Blaise Pascal B. Charles Babbage C. Samuel Maryland D. John Napier

21. Blaise Pascal invented his adding machine in which year? _______

A. 1993 B. 1932 C. 1642 D. 1653

22. The Abacus frame was invented in _______

A. England B. Japan C. China D. France

23. A set of instructions is often called a _______

A. Hard Drive B. System C. Program D. File

24. _______ invented the Difference and Analytical Engine

A. Charles Babbage B. Samuel Marland C. Joseph Jacquard D. John Napier


25. Napier’s Bones was invented by _______

A. Charles Babbage B. Blaise Pascal C. Presper Eckert D. John Napier

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