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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a computer, most processing takes place in the
CPU - True
RAM - False
ROM - False
LAN - False
Results produced by a computer are known as
Output - True
Input - False
Hardware - False
Devices - False
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
Which of the following is a sector (are sectors) in the IT industry?