Computer generations
Test Your Knowledge on Computer Generations
Are you a tech enthusiast looking to test your understanding of computer generations? Take this quiz to challenge yourself and enhance your knowledge on key concepts, devices, and fun
- 25 multiple-choice questions
- Covering hardware, software, and operating systems
- Suitable for learners at all levels
Raw & unorganized facts and figures that need to be processed.
Computer
Data
Information
Can be linked together to form networks.
Transistors
MiniComputer
Present microprocessor
Speed and accuracy of calculations and processing.
Advantages of computers
Information Technology
Types of computer
Can be also used to refer to a PC connected to a network
Input Devices
The workstation term
Bar Code Reader
Used for controlling operations in industrial, medical devices and travel media like planes and cars
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer
Control computer
An electronic machine that receives input, stores and automatically processes data, and provides output in a useful format
Joystick
Computer
Mouse
The physical parts of a computer which you can see and touch.
Software
Output
Hardware
Scanner is Input devices
True
False
Photoelectric scanners that translate the bar code symbols into digital form
Keyboard
Printer
Bar Code Reader
Devices used to translate the processed information into a form that humans can understand.
Output devices
Monitor
Input devices
The most important part of a computer system. Usually referred to as the brain of the computer.
ALU
CU
CPU
The operating system is loaded into the (.......) when you switch on your computer.
ROM
CU
RAM
ROM has special programs which are built-in when you buy the computer.
True
False
It is the most important storage media in the computer.
CD
Hard disk
Flash memory
It tells the computer system how to carry out program instructions from the memory. It controls and coordinates all activities of the computer.
CU
CPU
RAM
The speed of the processor. The capacity of RAM. The capacity and the speed of the Hard disk.
Computer Generations
Types of computer
Computer Performance
They are instructions that tell the computer what to do and how to do it.
Output
Software
An interface between hardware and user, which is responsible for the management of activities and the sharing of the resources of a computer.
Operating system
Application Software
Resource management , Input/output management , File management.
Examples of operating system
Operating system Tasks
A visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus
GUI
CLI
It is used to write and format texts, insert tables and pictures
Presentation
Word Processor
Database
It is small enough to fit on top of a desk, which can be used by one user at a time
Microcomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer
A program designed to enable users to access, retrieve and view documents and other resources on the Internet
Database
Spreadsheet
Web Browser
A Mega Byte (MB) is
10024 KB
1024 KB
100224 KB
Some devices can be used as both Input and output devices at the same time such as
Scanner
Touch Screen
Computer screen
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