Basics of Computer Systems and Storage Media
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Basics of Computer Systems and Storage Media

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What is displayed on the monitor during the boot-up process of a computer?

  • Network configurations
  • Disk drive contents
  • BIOS version and manufacturer data (correct)
  • User interface settings

    • Which process checks the hardware components before the operating system loads?

  • Power On Self Test (POST) (correct)
  • Kernel configuration
  • Hardware initialization
  • System diagnostics

    • What type of software is the operating system classified as?

  • Application software
  • Malware
  • Utility software
  • System software (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of application software?

    <p>Manages hardware resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mobile operating system is mentioned in the content?

    <p>Bada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is used for permanent data storage?

    <p>Storage Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before a disk can be used to store data, it must be ______.

    <p>Formatted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first general-purpose electronic digital computer in the world was _____.

    <p>UNIVAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The IBM 1401 computer was classified as a _____.

    <p>Mainframe Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device is a computer keyboard?

    <p>Input Device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of a storage unit?

    <p>Processing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computer was NOT part of early digital computing history?

    <p>Macintosh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT required when preparing a disk for use?

    <p>Connecting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the two kinds of main memory?

    <p>ROM and RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is NOT typically performed by a computer?

    <p>Analog processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory does a CD-ROM represent?

    <p>Optical memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the vacuum tube invented?

    <p>1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of secondary memory?

    <p>HDD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a function of main memory?

    <p>Data backup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology uses semiconductor memory?

    <p>DRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of output device?

    <p>Scanner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which memory type is volatile?

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for arithmetic operations in a computer?

    <p>ALU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of access do magnetic disks primarily provide?

    <p>Direct access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is considered the first mechanical calculator?

    <p>Abacus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a computer system is often referred to as the brain?

    <p>Central Processing Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bytes are there in a gigabyte?

    <p>1024 megabytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is referred to as a personal computer?

    <p>Micro computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the invention of integrated circuits?

    <p>Jack Kilby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component controls the operations in a computer system?

    <p>Control Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?

    <p>Hyper computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The storage capacity of 1024 megabytes is equivalent to how many gigabytes?

    <p>1 gigabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following units is primarily used to measure data storage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a fragmented file?

    <p>It slows down computer operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key combination allows you to delete a file without sending it to the recycle bin?

    <p>Shift + Delete key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To access the shortcut menu for an object, which action should you take?

    <p>Right click the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the implications of a formatted file?

    <p>It clears existing data for new use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you want to quickly delete content without needing confirmation, which method would you choose?

    <p>Press Shift + Delete key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action would not typically display a shortcut menu?

    <p>Clicking the object twice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a file is deleted using the Shift + Delete combination?

    <p>The file is permanently deleted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about shortcut menus is incorrect?

    <p>They can only be accessed through keyboard shortcuts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Magnetic Disks & Storage Media

    • Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for direct access storage.

    Abacus & Early Computing

    • The abacus was the first mechanical calculator.

    Computer System Components

    • The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often referred to as the brain of a computer system.

    Gigabyte

    • A gigabyte is equal to 1024 megabytes.

    Personal Computers

    • Microcomputers are also known as personal computers.

    Integrated Circuits

    • Jack Kilby invented Integrated Circuits.

    Memory & Storage

    • The primary and secondary memory are two types of main memory.
    • Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM) are types of main memory.
    • Secondary memory is used to permanently store data.

    Disk Formatting

    • A disk must be formatted before it can be used to store data.

    General-Purpose Computers

    • UNIVAC, EDVAC, and ENIAC were all early general-purpose electronic digital computers.

    Computer Types

    • The IBM 1401 computer was a mainframe computer.

    Input Devices

    • A keyboard is an input device.

    Boot Up & POST

    • When you start a computer, the BIOS versions and manufacturer are displayed on the monitor, this is referred to as Power On Self Test (POST).

    Operating System

    • An operating system is a system software that manages the computer's resources.

    File Fragmentation

    • Fragmented files can slow down computer operations.

    Deleting Files

    • Pressing Shift + Delete will delete a file without storing it in the Recycle Bin.

    Shortcut Menus

    • To display a shortcut menu, right-click an object.

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    This quiz covers fundamental concepts related to computer systems, including magnetic disks, CPUs, memory types, and early computing devices like the abacus. Knowledge of data storage, integrated circuits, and general-purpose computers will also be tested. Perfect for anyone looking to refresh their understanding of computer hardware.

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