Exercise: Computer Fundamentals

Questions for: Computer Fundamentals

A connection between two end points, either physical or logical, over which data may travel in both directions simultaneously is called _____
A:
Dump point
B:
Datalink
C:
Duplex
D:
Networks
Answer: C
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How many operations per second can perform by a modern fast mainframe digital computer.
A:
1000
B:
100,000
C:
10,00,000
D:
1,00,00,00,000
Answer: D
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Memories in which any location can be reached in a fixed (and short) amount of time after specifying its address is called
A:
sequential-access memory
B:
random-access memory
C:
secondary memory
D:
mass storage
Answer: B
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Who launched IBM's First PC in 1981?
A:
Dean Cline
B:
Don Estridge
C:
John F. Akers
D:
David Svenson
Answer: B
The IBM PC was developed by a team of engineers at IBM, led by Philip Don Estridge. Estridge was the director of the project and is often credited with being the main driving force behind the development of the IBM PC. He oversaw the design and development of the machine, as well as the marketing and promotion of the product. Estridge was a pioneer in the field of personal computing and played a key role in shaping the modern computer industry.
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The physical equipment made oi various metals, silicon and plastic components that make up the parts of a computer is called
A:
micro
B:
peripheral
C:
hardware
D:
disk drive
Answer: C
The physical components of a computer that are made up of various metals, silicon, and plastic are collectively known as hardware. Hardware includes the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage (e.g. hard drives, SSDs), motherboard, power supply, and other components that make up a computer. All of these components work together to perform the tasks that a computer is capable of, such as running software programs, storing and accessing data, and connecting to the internet.
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