Computer Applications and Concepts Quiz

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What are the four primary operations performed by a computer?

Receiving, thinking, showing, keeping
Typing, calculation, printing, filing
Data entry, analysis, display, retrieval
Input, processing, output, storage (correct)

Which characteristic describes the speed of a computer?

It is slower than most electronic devices
It processes data at the speed of sound
It operates at the speed of light
It is a very high-speed electronic device (correct)

What is the main role of a computer in everyday life according to the text?

It is primarily used for gaming and entertainment
It has become a necessity like television or telephone (correct)
It is not essential for daily activities
It is used only for solving complex scientific problems

What is the purpose of the storage operation performed by a computer?

Saving data or output for future use (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic skill needed to succeed in the workplace according to the text?

Knowing how to use a computer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four primary operations performed by a computer?

The four primary operations performed by a computer are: 1. INPUT – entering data into the computer, 2. PROCESSING – performing operations on the data, 3. OUTPUT – presenting the results, 4. STORAGE – saving data, or output for future use. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a computer in everyday life according to the text?

The main role of a computer in everyday life is solving human problems quickly and accurately, similar to other essential electronic devices at home. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic skill needed to succeed in the workplace according to the text?

Knowing how to use a computer is one of the basic skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the storage operation performed by a computer?

The purpose of the storage operation performed by a computer is to save data or output for future use. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes the speed of a computer?

The characteristic of speed describes the computer as a very high-speed electronic device, with operations performed through electronic circuits at a speed close to the speed of light. Signup and view all the answers