30 Questions
What architecture involves the separation of tasks between clients requesting services and servers providing those services?
Client-server architecture
Which architecture is commonly used in systems where a single microcontroller controls all aspects of a specific function or device?
Central Processing Unit
What architecture allows for the use of multiple interconnected processors to perform computations more efficiently?
Distributed architecture
Which architecture is characterized by its ability to distribute processing tasks across multiple interconnected nodes or computers?
Parallel architecture
What architecture is common in systems where a master controller oversees and coordinates the operations of multiple slave devices?
Parallel architecture
Which architecture involves a central unit that is not any of the options provided?
Parallel architecture
Who is credited with developing the first high-level programming language?
Grace Hopper
When was the first electronic computer created?
1943
Which of the listed scientists developed the algorithmic programming language 'C'?
Bill Gates
Who invented the first mechanical computing machine?
Alan Turing
Which field of science is most heavily influenced by Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem?
Chemistry
What is the connection between Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and the Monty Hall paradox?
They both relate to quantum mechanics.
How does the user interface enhance user experience in an operating system?
By providing an intuitive way to interact with the computer
Which component of the operating system provides a visual representation of the file system hierarchy?
File Explorer/File Manager
What is the purpose of the desktop in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
Organizing shortcuts and files
Which feature allows users to interact with the computer using visual elements like windows and icons?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
What role does the user interface play in an operating system?
Managing network connections
Which component of the operating system facilitates user interaction?
Memory management unit
What is the name of the project in which the first computer network protocol was created?
ARPANET
Which company developed the first computer with a graphical user interface (GUI)?
Xerox
What invention is considered the precursor to modern computers?
Abacus
Who invented the first electronic digital computer?
Alan Turing
What device is considered the first programmable computer?
ENIAC
Who among the listed scientists formulated the concept of a universal machine preceding the advent of the computer?
Charles Babbage
Which type of memory is considered the main memory in a computer system?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What is the primary function of the main memory in a computer?
Execute instructions
What is the result of the NOR operation when one operand is null and the other is false?
True
What is the result of the XOR operation (^) when both operands are false?
False
What is the result of the NOT operation (!) when the operand is null?
Undefined
What is the result of the AND operation (&&) when both operands are false?
False
Test your knowledge on basic IT concepts with these questions from the 00402 Information Technologies course. Questions cover topics such as the first computer network protocol, portable computers, graphical user interface development, and the creation of personal computers.
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