31 Questions
What is the main purpose of information technology (IT)?
To facilitate decision making and planning
Which technology is responsible for the discovery of meaningful information in large data volumes?
Big Data & Big Data Analytics
What is the main feature that makes a computer different from other devices?
Ability to perform unlimited operations per second
What does an information system do with raw data?
Processes it to produce useful information
Which technology is focused on intelligent software that learns and adapts?
Artificial Intelligence
What is the main function of an information system?
To convert raw data into useful information
What physical components comprise computer hardware?
CPU, main memory, secondary memory, input devices, and output devices
Which part of the computer hardware is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU)
What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?
Decodes and executes instructions
Which of the following is a type of secondary memory?
CD drive
What is the purpose of procedures in an information system?
Providing rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data
What type of data-storage capability does secondary memory usually have?
Semi-permanent
Where are the rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data typically documented?
In manuals written by computer specialists
What stores information being processed by the CPU?
Main memory
What is the purpose of network connection in computer hardware?
To enable communication via networking and Internet connection
What is the main purpose of the Internet?
To provide access to a global library of documents and resources
Which networking technology is responsible for changing the way we communicate?
Wireless technology
What is the role of interconnecting networks in internetworking?
To connect different networks
What is the main purpose of computer networks?
To enable connectivity and sharing of information
What is the function of the modem in a computer network?
To enable connectivity to the internet
Which statement best describes Cloud computing?
A technology that allows access to more resources and changes the way we communicate
Which type of software enables application software to interact with computer hardware?
System software
What is the purpose of an embedded operating system?
Used by smartphones and tablets
Which type of computer is capable of great processing speeds and data storage?
Mainframe computers
What is the main function of an antivirus software?
Protect a computer from viruses and online threats
What type of software is used to manage files stored in a file system?
File management tool
What distinguishes midrange computers (servers) from mainframe computers and personal computers (PCs)?
Processing capabilities less powerful than a mainframe computer
Which type of personal computer is the least powerful yet the most widely used?
Desktop
What type of software is responsible for managing the disk space, partitions, and format of a disk?
Disk management tool
What are real-time operating systems (RTOS) used for?
Large and complex mathematical computations and large data storage
What distinguishes supercomputers from mainframe computers?
Most powerful computers used for large and complex mathematical computations and large data storage
Test your knowledge of basic computer concepts with this quiz covering the definition of a computer, the purpose of information, and the distinguishing features of computers, such as computational speed and storage capacity.
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