What is computing?
Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer?
A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.
Which of the following choices correctly orders the early types of computers from earliest to most recent?
Abacus, Analytical Engine, ENIAC, IBM Laptop
Which of the following choices is a brand-new application of computers, having come about in the past 5 years?
Analyzing data Solving mathematical equations Making predictions about future events based on data gathered about past events NONE OF THE ABOVE.
What are 3 examples of System software?
Boot program BIOS Device Driver
Which of the following is an application of Artificial Intelligence?
Game AI's Foreign language translation Recognizing handwriting ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following fields use computers? I. Computer Science II. Medicine III. Video Gaming IV. Automotive (Cars)
I, II, III, IV
Which of the following items is an example of a user application? I. Browser II. Text editor III. Games IV. File Explorer
I, II, III, IV
Which of the following statements is 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
II, III, IV
What is Boot program?
Loads the operating system into main memory when the computer turns on.
What does BIOS do?
Manages communication between input/output decices and the operating sytem.
Which of the following statements is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?
Managing memory allocation for all applications.
What is the common operating systems?
Microsoft Windows Apple Mac OS (OS X) Linux Unix
What is Device Driver?
Software for a s[ecific input/output device.
What has layers between user application and hardware?
System software
What is BIOS?
The basic input/output system.
What is the purpose of a network device?
To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers.
What is the purpose of an output device?
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
What is the purpose of a storage device?
To allow the computer to store information or programs.
What is the purpose of an input device?
To allow the user to give data or information to the computer.
Why did people need computers?
To keep count of livestock. Marketplaces of summing money. And calculate assonomaical position navigation and calendars.
