Data Types and Sorting Quiz

What is the main function of an SMPS in a computer system?

During which generation of computers were vacuum tubes used for circuitry?

What was the significant improvement in computers during the 2nd Generation?

Which component of a computer system typically requires a 12V DC power supply?

What was a common issue with 1st Generation computers due to their use of vacuum tubes?

Which generation of computers marked the transition from machine language to higher-level programming languages?

Which operation refers to the process of arranging elements in a specified order based on certain criteria?

What is the goal of organizing data as mentioned in the text?

Which sorting algorithm repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order?

In which sorting algorithm does the algorithm repeatedly select the smallest (or largest) element from the unsorted region and move it to the sorted region?

What term is used to identify forms of sound like music?

Which algorithm divides the input list into a sorted and an unsorted region while sorting?

What function does the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) perform?

Which operations fall under the realm of logical operations according to the text?

What is the primary function of the Logic Section mentioned in the text?

Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily during program execution?

What is the main purpose of the Memory Unit as described in the text?

Which component is part of the CPU and is used for storing data permanently or for a long time?

Which sorting algorithm involves recursively sorting two halves and then merging them together?

In Quick Sort, how are elements partitioned into sub-arrays?

What data structure is utilized by Heap Sort during its sorting process?

Which step in the general overview of sorting involves executing the selected sorting algorithm?

How does Insertion Sort build the sorted list?

What factor influences the choice of sorting algorithm according to the text?

What is one of the benefits that cloud technology has brought to data processing?

How does cloud technology impact the relationship between large and small organizations in terms of data processing capabilities?

What role does Automatic Data Processing play in data analysis?

How does the cloud handle the workloads associated with big data operations?

In what way does the cloud allow companies to manage their platforms?

Which term best describes Automatic Data Processing?