Data Types and Sorting Quiz
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What is the main function of an SMPS in a computer system?

  • To control the temperature of the CPU
  • To provide power supply to each circuit and component (correct)
  • To store data efficiently
  • To regulate the internet connection speed
  • During which generation of computers were vacuum tubes used for circuitry?

  • 2nd Generation
  • 4th Generation
  • 3rd Generation
  • 1st Generation (correct)
  • What was the significant improvement in computers during the 2nd Generation?

  • Use of touchscreens
  • Integration of artificial intelligence
  • Introduction of floppy disks
  • Transition from vacuum tubes to transistors (correct)
  • Which component of a computer system typically requires a 12V DC power supply?

    <p>Cooling fan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Consumed a huge amount of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3rd Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Facilitating efficient searching, retrieval, and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bubble Sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Selection Sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Selection Sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Performing logical and arithmetic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Greater than, less than</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Performing logic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Storing data temporarily or permanently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hard Disk Drives (HDD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Merge Sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>According to whether they are less than or greater than a pivot element</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Binary Heap</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Step 4 - Execute the Sorting Algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Insertion Sort build the sorted list?

    <p>By repeatedly taking an element from the unsorted part and inserting it into its correct position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The time and space complexity requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Affordable cloud platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It serves as a great equalizer between large and small organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Automatic Data Processing play in data analysis?

    <p>It helps store, organize, filter, and analyze data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By efficiently handling huge workloads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By providing seamless integration of new upgrades and updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes Automatic Data Processing?

    <p>Storing, organizing, filtering, and analyzing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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