Computer Science Basics Quiz

A technology where multiple instructions are executed simultaneously rather than sequentially.

A science that seeks to create machines that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence.

Specialized computers designed for extremely rapid and complex calculations.

The four primary operations of a computer are Input, Process, Output, and Storage.

The first electronic computer, designed by J.Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly.

IBM's first personal computer launched in 1981, featuring components from various manufacturers.

Modern computers are known for being reliable, fast, and powerful, but not infallible.

A method where instructions are executed one after the other, in a sequence.

A printer that uses a circular wheel with raised letters to print text on paper.

A printer that creates characters by impacting an inked ribbon against paper using a matrix of dots.

A printer that produces high-quality text and graphics by using laser technology to fuse toner onto paper.

Cathode Ray Tube, a vacuum tube for viewing images using electron guns and a phosphorescent screen.

A printer that creates images by spraying tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper.

Thin-Film Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display, which enhances image quality using thin-film transistor tech.

A printer that uses heat to transfer ink from a ribbon onto paper or to chemically change the paper color.

A printer that prints by striking a print head against an ink ribbon to mark the paper.

A printer that produces high-quality, vector graphics by moving a pen across the surface of the paper.

Terminals that allow users to combine VDT hardware with built-in microprocessors for custom tasks.

A printer that prints without striking, using techniques like inkjet or laser printing.

Media like magnetic tapes or disks that store data permanently, unlike temporary memory.

Central Processing Unit, the core electronic circuitry that performs computer operations and instructions.

The part of the CPU that directs its operation and coordinates the activities of computer components.

A sequence of tests performed by the computer when it starts up, including RAM and disk drive tests.

A diagnostic test the computer conducts to check hardware components upon startup.

Information that the processor sends to the user after processing input.

Portable computers that provide convenience for users who travel.

The fundamental tasks which include input acceptance, data processing, and output generation.

Essential software that manages computer hardware and software resources, allowing the computer to boot.

A type of computer that works on continuous signals or physical quantities.

The first company to sell microcomputers for personal use.

The key benefits of Integrated Circuits (ICs) over discrete components.

Microprocessors act as switching devices in various generations of computers.

Where and when the first computer in India was installed.

The generation of computers associated with the growth of AI technology.

Basic operations performed by computers.

The generation characterized by microprocessors and personal computers.

The manipulation of data using electronic means.

These introduced high-level procedural languages and operating systems.

Includes Hardware, Software, Information, and People.

Checks and verifies that memory is installed correctly during startup.

This is known as the Shell, which processes commands from users.

It refers to data that is discrete, countable, and subdivided into bits.

The physical components of a computer system.

Programs and operating information used by a computer.