Exercise: Computer Fundamentals

Questions for: Computer Fundamentals

The CPU chip used in a computer is partially made out of:
A:
Copper
B:
Iron
C:
Gold and silver
D:
Silica
Answer: D
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The desirable characteristic(s) of a memory system is (are)
A:
speed and reliability
B:
low power consumption
C:
durability and compactness
D:
All of the above
Answer: D
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A flat-bed plotter uses a pen which moves in two directions across a piece of paper fixed on a flat-bed. Can you tell who controls the movements of this pen?
A:
microfilm
B:
microfiche
C:
film card
D:
COM
Answer: C
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The control unit of a microprocessor
A:
stores data in the memory
B:
accepts input data from a keyboard
C:
Performs arithmetic / logic / functions
D:
All of the above
Answer: E
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The invention of the slide rule is attributed to
A:
Babbage
B:
Oughtred
C:
Pascal
D:
Napier
Answer: B
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