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What is the branch of technology that manipulates matter at atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scales?
What is the branch of technology that manipulates matter at atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scales?
Who is recognized as the founder of Apple Computer?
Who is recognized as the founder of Apple Computer?
Which of the following is not a focus of biotechnological advancements?
Which of the following is not a focus of biotechnological advancements?
Which of the following technologies relates specifically to enhancing human capabilities through computerized applications?
Which of the following technologies relates specifically to enhancing human capabilities through computerized applications?
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Which of the following individuals is NOT associated with the founding of a major technology company?
Which of the following individuals is NOT associated with the founding of a major technology company?
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What is the primary function of a robot?
What is the primary function of a robot?
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What is the process of breaking a large problem into smaller parts called?
What is the process of breaking a large problem into smaller parts called?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a part of computational thinking?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of computational thinking?
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What does abstraction refer to in computational systems?
What does abstraction refer to in computational systems?
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Which technique is employed to effectively distribute tasks among programmers?
Which technique is employed to effectively distribute tasks among programmers?
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According to Moore's law, what happens to the number of transistors in a computer?
According to Moore's law, what happens to the number of transistors in a computer?
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What aspect of nanotechnology can enhance the speed of computers?
What aspect of nanotechnology can enhance the speed of computers?
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Which example illustrates augmented reality?
Which example illustrates augmented reality?
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What type of computer is designed specifically to solve systems of simultaneous and linear equations?
What type of computer is designed specifically to solve systems of simultaneous and linear equations?
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What was the primary function of the Atanasoff-Berry Computer?
What was the primary function of the Atanasoff-Berry Computer?
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What is Alan Turing known for in the context of computer evolution?
What is Alan Turing known for in the context of computer evolution?
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Who is credited with developing the first general purpose machine?
Who is credited with developing the first general purpose machine?
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Where were programs stored in the first programmable computer, Z3?
Where were programs stored in the first programmable computer, Z3?
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Which statement is FALSE about the evolution of computers?
Which statement is FALSE about the evolution of computers?
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Which of the following is an example of a general purpose system?
Which of the following is an example of a general purpose system?
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Which of the following statements best describes control systems?
Which of the following statements best describes control systems?
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Introduction to Computers - Quiz Questions and Answers
- Question 1: A computer designed to solve systems of linear equations is an example of a special-purpose computer.
- Question 2: The Atanasoff-Berry Computer was used for solving systems of equations.
- Question 3: Alan Turing's contribution to computer evolution was developing a computer used by British cryptographers to decode German messages.
- Question 4: Konrad Zuse developed the first general-purpose machine.
- Question 5: Programs in the first programmable computer (Z3) were stored on punched film.
- Question 6: British cryptographers used computers in the 1940s to decode German messages.
- Question 7: An example of a general-purpose system is a laptop.
- Question 8: An example of a control system is an industrial robot.
- Question 9: A control system is designed for a specific operation and works automatically with minimal user input.
- Question 10: Cryptography is used to maintain secrecy in communication channels.
- Question 11: An application of computers in bionics is artificial legs.
- Question 12: Data crunching involves a sequence of operations with minimal human supervision and processing large amounts of data.
- Question 13: A programmable machine that automatically performs actions is defined as a robot.
- Question 14: Decomposition is breaking a large problem into smaller chunks.
- Question 15: Abstraction is similar to generalization.
- Question 16: Abstraction is simplifying objects by removing characteristics.
- Question 17: A component of computational thinking that is not listed is decomposition.
- Question 18: An algorithm is a step-by-step process or set of instructions given to a computer.
- Question 19: Computational thinking is used to distribute work among programmers.
- Question 20: A program that performs division would involve repeated subtraction.
- Question 21: Moore's Law states that the number of transistors doubles every two years.
- Question 22: Nanotechnology improves computer speed through the invention of new materials.
- Question 23: An example of augmented reality is Pokémon Go.
- Question 24: Machine intelligence is the field of study focused on making computers work more like humans.
- Question 25: Nanotechnology manipulates matter at the atomic and molecular level.
- Question 26: Steve Jobs founded Apple computers.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of computers with this quiz. Covering topics such as special-purpose and general-purpose computers, significant contributions to computer science, and historical milestones, this quiz is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
