30 Questions
What components does the CPU consist of?
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU)
Where does the CPU store data and instructions during processing?
Registers
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in the CPU?
Controls sequential instruction execution
Which term is synonymous with a CPU?
Processor
What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?
Performs arithmetic and logic operations
Which part of the CPU is limited in size and number?
'Registers'
Who designed the tabulating machine for summarizing data stored on punched cards?
Herman Hollerith
What is considered to be the first step towards programming?
The Integrated Circuit (IC)
Which invention is attributed to the invention of computing almost 3000 years ago?
Abacus
Which technology replaced vacuum tubes with transistors, leading to smaller computer sizes?
Turing Machine
Who invented the Analytical Engine, considered the basis of modern computers?
Charles Babbage
What concept was a general purpose programmable machine capable of solving any problem by executing programs stored on punched cards?
Turing Machine
What term is used to describe the integration of around 3 million components on a small-sized chip in the 1980s?
VLSI
Which company introduced its first personal computer for home users in 1981?
IBM
What type of machines did Apple introduce in 1984?
Macintosh machines
Which operating systems gained popularity by introducing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) in the early 1980s?
Windows and Linux
What technological advancement made personal computing portable to a great extent?
Introduction of laptops
Which term is used to describe the integration of approximately 106 components on a single IC in the context of computer technology?
SLSI
What type of keyboards are available to help the visually impaired enter data into a computer?
Braille keyboards
Where is data temporarily stored when entered through an input device?
Main memory (RAM)
What type of devices convert digital information into human-understandable form?
Output devices
Which of the following is a commonly used output device to get output in physical (hardcopy) form?
Printer
What type of printer is commonly used to build physical replicas of digital 3D designs?
3D-printer
Which type of output device is useful for a visually challenged person to understand textual output generated by computers?
Braille display monitor
What is the role of a device driver in a computer system?
To interface between the device and the operating system
Why is it not possible for the operating system alone to manage all peripherals in a computer system?
New devices and components are constantly being added
What does a device driver do at the hardware level of a device?
Acts as an interface between device and operating system
Which utility is mentioned as an example of tools required to improve system performance?
Anti-virus software
How does a device driver benefit the computer system?
By acting as a mediator between devices and the OS
Why are utilities like disk cleaner tools important for a computer system?
To improve system speed and efficiency
Test your knowledge on the historical advancements in computing machines such as Tabulating Machine, Integrated Circuit, Transistor, and Analytical Engine. Learn about key inventions and their significance in the evolution of computers.
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