Computer Operations and Components
What term describes the computer's activity when executing given instructions?
(A) Output
(B) Storage
(C) Processing
(D) Input
(C) Processing
What input device is used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple-choice answer sheet?
(A) OCR
(B) OMR
(C) POS
(D) MICR
(B) OMR
In modern computers, how is CPU speed typically measured?
(A) Kilohertz
(B) Gigabytes
(C) Kilobytes
(D) Gigahertz
(D) Gigahertz
How are files on a cloud account most likely accessed?
(A) Serially
(B) Randomly
(C) Sequentially
(D) Indexed sequentially
(B) Randomly
What component is best suited for connecting local area networks (LANs) in a metropolitan area network (MAN)?
(A) Hub
(B) Switch
(C) Router
(D) Modem
(B) Switch
Which type of computer processes information at the highest speed?
(A) Embedded systems
(B) Supercomputers
(C) Mainframes
(D) Mobile devices
(B) Supercomputers
What task would most likely require a high-end graphics card?
(A) Programming
(B) Web browsing
(C) Word processing
(D) Video editing
(D) Video editing
Programs designed to perform specific tasks for other companies are known as:
(A) General-purpose software
(B) Special-purpose software
(C) Custom software
(D) Off-the-shelf software
(B) Special-purpose software
An emailed copy of an assignment is referred to as a:
(A) Soft copy
(B) Hard copy
(C) Tangible copy
(D) Machine-readable copy
(A) Soft copy
Which statement best describes 'information'?
(A) It is raw data
(B) It is meaningful data
(C) It has no value
(D) It is unprocessed data
(B) It is meaningful data
Which functions are performed by the control unit of a CPU?
I. Reading instructions
II. Directing operations
III. Executing instructions
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II, and III
(D) I, II, and III
What is a disadvantage of using cloud storage?
(A) Offline accessibility
(B) Reduced storage costs
(C) Improved disaster recovery
(D) Efficient data management
(A) Offline accessibility
Which of the following are types of software interfaces?
I. Graphical User Interface (GUI)
II. Touchscreen
III. Menu-driven
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II, and III
(B) I and III only
Entering a password twice for confirmation during login is known as:
(A) Storing process
(B) Validation process
(C) Verification process
(D) Authenticity process
(C) Verification process
Which technology is most suitable for data transfer between two mobile phones?
(A) Bluetooth
(B) Fiber optics
(C) Microwave
(D) Twisted pair cables
(A) Bluetooth
Which storage medium uses laser technology for data storage?
(A) Flash drive
(B) Magnetic tape
(C) CD-ROM
(D) Hard disk
(C) CD-ROM
Which device is most suitable for printing architectural drawings?
(A) Plotter
(B) Laser printer
(C) Graphics tablet
(D) Light pen
(A) Plotter
If a desktop computer shows no display after five minutes of being turned on, what is the most likely issue?
(A) Disconnected keyboard
(B) Loose power cable to the monitor
(C) Battery power issue
(D) Disabled touchscreen
(B) Loose power cable to the monitor
What is the best option for expanding a laptop's storage capacity?
(A) DVD
(B) CD-ROM
(C) Memory card
(D) Magnetic tape
(C) Memory card
What protocol is used for uploading or downloading data to/from a remote computer?
(A) Blogging
(B) Instant messaging
(C) Internet relay chat
(D) File transfer protocol
(D) File transfer protocol
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer system?
(A) Desktop computer
(B) IBM z system
(C) Smart TV
(D) Laptop
(C) Smart TV
Which of the following is considered a hard copy output?
(A) A spoken speech
(B) A printed bill
(C) A computer monitor display
(D) A projector image
(B) A printed bill
What interface do blind individuals commonly use to operate a computer?
(A) Icons
(B) Sensors
(C) Braille
(D) Touchscreen
(C) Braille
Each website can be accessed by a unique address known as:
(A) HTTP
(B) HTML
(C) FTP
(D) URL
(D) URL
What tools allow teachers to mark attendance and provide instant feedback on assessments?
(A) Social media tools
(B) Mobile learning devices
(C) Simulation software
(D) Computer-assisted learning
(D) Computer-assisted learning