15 Questions
What is a computer?
An electronic device used to process data and convert it into useful information
What technology was used in the third generation of computers?
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips
Which component replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?
Transistors
What was the input method for the first generation of computers?
Punched cards and paper tapes
What did the first generation of computers use for memory?
Magnetic drums
Which component is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program?
CPU
Where is the CPU commonly located in a computer system?
Motherboard
What is the purpose of the heat sink and/or fan in a computer system?
To cool the CPU
Which main interior component of a computer is housed within the system unit (case) and where all vital computer systems plug directly into?
Motherboard
What is the main enclosure for all the other main interior components of a computer?
System unit
What determines how fast a computer will run and is often referred to as the 'brains' of a computer?
CPU
Where is the CPU commonly located in a computer system?
Motherboard
Which component is commonly referred to as the 'brains' of a computer and is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program?
CPU
What does the CPU need to prevent overheating due to its high temperature?
Cooling system
What part of a computer system determines how fast the computer will run?
CPU
Test your knowledge on the basic concepts of computers with this quiz covering the definition and purpose of computers as well as their fundamental functions.
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