I, II, and III - True

I and II - True

I only - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding computer input?

• Input can be supplied to a computer by another computer.
• Input can be supplied to a computer by the environment.

I and II - True

I only - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding computer output?

• Documents and reports are examples of computer output.
• An output device transforms the gathered input into a series of electronic signals for the computer.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which among the following features is the most important characteristic that distinguishes a computer from some of the simpler and less versatile calculating devices like calculators?

The stored program concept - True

Larger memory capacity - False

Greater processing speeds - False

Greater choice of input devices - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding mainframes?

• Mainframes are generally used to provide centralized storage and management of large quantities of data.
• In today's scenario, there is no application that warrants the use of mainframes.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Examples of typical use for a super computer include which of the following?

• Modeling weather systems
• Generating large reports.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• A computer stores data so that it will be available for processing.
• Most computers only have one location for storing data.

I only - True

None - False

I and II - False

II only - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• Examples of the kinds of output a computer can accept include temperatures from a thermostat, audio signals from a microphone, and instructions from a computer program.
• A computer can be defined by its ability to accept input, process data, store data, and produce output, all according to a set of instructions from a computer program.

II only - True

None - False

I and II - False

I only - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true about RAM?

• It is the kind of memory where data can be stored on a permanent basis.
• It can store a series of instructions for a computing task.

II only - True

None - False

I and II - False

I only - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• Today's videogame consoles contain microprocessors that are similar to processors found in fast personal computers.
• Today, it is rare for a computer to use a microprocessor as its CPU.

I only - True

None - False

I and II - False

II only - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true about add-ons to handheld computers?

• They can make it possible to send and receive email.
• They can make handheld computers powerful enough to handle all of the tasks that can be accomplished by desktop personal computers.

I only - True

None - False

I and II - False

II only - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true about the term "workstation"?

• It can mean a powerful desktop computer designed for tasks that require a lot of processing speed.
• It can mean any computer connected to a local area network.

I and II - True

None - False

II only - False

I only - False

1. Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• A hard disk drive is usually mounted inside the computer's system unit.
• A small external light indicates when a hard disk drive is reading or writing data.

I and II - True

None - False

II only - False

I only - False

1. Information transferred to a computer from an external source such as a mouse or keyboard is known as

Input - True

Output - False

Software - False

Hardware - False

1. The series of instructions that cause a computer to perform processing tasks is referred to as a

Program - True

CPU - False

Device - False

Byte - False

1. In a computer, most processing takes place in the

CPU - True

RAM - False

ROM - False

LAN - False

1. Results produced by a computer are known as

Output - True

Input - False

Hardware - False

Devices - False

1. Which of the following is (are) manufactured by companies in the computer industry?

• Personal Computers
• High-end Workstations
• Servers

I, II, and III - True

I and II only - False

II and III only - False

I and III only - False

1. Which of the following is a sector (are sectors) in the IT industry?

• Retailers
• Chipmakers
• Service Companies

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