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What refers to the physical components of a computer?
What refers to the physical components of a computer?
Which are the largest, fastest, and most expensive computers?
Which are the largest, fastest, and most expensive computers?
What is a communication system connecting two or more computers?
What is a communication system connecting two or more computers?
What is a software that helps the computer to perform essential operating tasks?
What is a software that helps the computer to perform essential operating tasks?
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How many characters are in a terabyte?
How many characters are in a terabyte?
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What is an input device with alphabetic, numeric, and function keys?
What is an input device with alphabetic, numeric, and function keys?
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Who is the Father of Information Theory?
Who is the Father of Information Theory?
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What describes an infrastructure that uses the Internet for offering and selling services?
What describes an infrastructure that uses the Internet for offering and selling services?
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What does application software consist of?
What does application software consist of?
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Which of the following best describes public-domain software?
Which of the following best describes public-domain software?
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What type of relationship do network databases use to represent data?
What type of relationship do network databases use to represent data?
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What is the primary characteristic of custom software?
What is the primary characteristic of custom software?
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What is the purpose of converting data?
What is the purpose of converting data?
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Who invented the telephone?
Who invented the telephone?
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What refers to devices capable of solving problems by processing information in discrete form?
What refers to devices capable of solving problems by processing information in discrete form?
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What is the basis of the fifth generation computers?
What is the basis of the fifth generation computers?
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What is a fixed-length block of data for transmission?
What is a fixed-length block of data for transmission?
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What describes any system based on discontinuous data or events?
What describes any system based on discontinuous data or events?
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What is a private network that uses a public network to connect remote sites?
What is a private network that uses a public network to connect remote sites?
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What is known as first generation cellular service?
What is known as first generation cellular service?
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What is short for 'modulate/demodulate'?
What is short for 'modulate/demodulate'?
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Which supercomputer developed by IBM is known to have a processing speed of 20 petaflops?
Which supercomputer developed by IBM is known to have a processing speed of 20 petaflops?
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Which type of computer is characterized by weighing between 1.8 to 9 pounds?
Which type of computer is characterized by weighing between 1.8 to 9 pounds?
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What is the least powerful type of computer in terms of operational speed and memory capacity?
What is the least powerful type of computer in terms of operational speed and memory capacity?
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Which type of computers is also referred to as handheld computers?
Which type of computers is also referred to as handheld computers?
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Which computer can perform several trillion calculations per second?
Which computer can perform several trillion calculations per second?
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Which device is primarily responsible for the transmission of information by coded signals over distance?
Which device is primarily responsible for the transmission of information by coded signals over distance?
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Who is recognized as the first female computer programmer?
Who is recognized as the first female computer programmer?
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Which system is recognized as the oldest writing system known to humanity?
Which system is recognized as the oldest writing system known to humanity?
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Which of the following inventions allowed for the earliest form of continuous battery current?
Which of the following inventions allowed for the earliest form of continuous battery current?
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Which inventor is associated with the development of the telephone in 1876?
Which inventor is associated with the development of the telephone in 1876?
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Study Notes
Part A - Multiple Choice
- Question 1: Refers to the physical components of a computer with instructions to the computer. Examples are software, mouse, printer, speakers.
- Question 2: The largest, fastest, and most expensive computers are Microcomputers.
- Question 3: The largest, fastest, and most expensive computers are Microcomputers.
- Question 4: A communication system connecting two or more computers is a Network.
- Question 5: Software that helps the computer perform essential operating tasks and enables application software to run, is Application software.
- Question 6: 1 gigabyte is more than 1 quadrillion characters.
- Question 7: 1 terabyte is more than 1 trillion characters.
- Question 8: An input device that has alphabetic, numeric and function keys for the entry of information is a keyboard.
- Question 9: The core values of Western Philippines University are Commitment, Creativity, and Teamwork.
- Question 10: Knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research using tools like telephone, television, and radio, is Technology.
- Question 11: Infrastructure that uses the internet as a medium for offering and selling services is an Internet of Services.
- Question 12: The Father of Information Theory is Claude E. Shannon.
- Question 13: A weaving device incorporated in special looms to control individual warp yarns is a Jacquard Attachment.
- Question 14: Invented the Voltaic Battery is Alessandro Volta.
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Test your knowledge of fundamental computer concepts with this quiz designed for beginners. Covering hardware, software, networks, and basic computing terms, it's perfect for students learning the essentials of computer science. Prepare to demonstrate your understanding of computer architecture and functionality.
