Prelim

Question 1

A small computer designed for use by an individual.

Answer 1

Personal Computer

Question 2

A collective reference to all interconnected computing hardware, including processors, storage devices, input/output devices and communication equipment.

Answer 2

Computer System

Question 3

UNIVAC stands for?

Answer 3

UNIVERSAL AUTOMATIC COMPUTER

Question 4

A computer that is designed to handle large amount of data.

Answer 4

Business Computer

Question 5

It is very good in digesting data and producing information.

Answer 5

Computer

Question 6

Who created the Napier Bones?

Answer 6

JOHN NAPIER

Question 7

Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information.

Answer 7

Communication Devices

Question 8

Hardware that conveys information to one or more people.

Answer 8

OUTPUT DEVICE

Question 9

Who is the first programmer?

Answer 9

LADY ADA AUGUSTA BYRON LOVELACE

Question 10

A computer that operates on data expressed as a continuously changing representation of a physical variable.

Answer 10

Analog Computer

Question 11

The third generation of computers?

Answer 11

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Question 12

Who introduced the Z3 machine?

Answer 12

KONRAD ZUSE

Question 13

Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium.

Answer 13

STORAGE DEVICE

Question 14

A category of computer that includes the largest and most powerful computers.

Answer 14

Super Computers

Question 15

The first generation of computers?

Answer 15

VACUUM TUBES

Question 16

Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with skill levels ranging from elementary use to computer programming and advanced problem solving.

Answer 16

Computer Literacy

Question 17

Who developed the UNIVAC 1 compiler?

Answer 17

Dr. Grace Murray Hopper

Question 18

Types of servers

Answer 18

Midrange, Mainframe, Supercomputer

Question 19

Magazine that chose the computer instead of a person to be its “Machine of the Year.

Answer 19

TIME MAGAZINE

Question 20

In 1959 this computer was installed at the Bureau of Lands.

Answer 20

IBM 650

Question 21

A device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.

Answer 21

COMPUTER

Question 22

IBM stands for?

Answer 22

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE

Question 23

A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

Answer 23

Embedded Computers

Question 24

Who invented the first microprocessor, 4004?

Answer 24

TED HOFF

Question 25

Who used punch cards to automate a weaving loom

Answer 25

JOSEPH MARIE JACQUARD

Question 26

Collection of computers and devices connected together.

Answer 26

NETWORK

Question 27

A machine that specializes in counting.

Answer 27

Digital Computer

Question 28

CPU consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions. True or False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do

Answer 29

SOFTWARE

Question 30

Computers that are used when billions or even trillions of calculations are needed.

Answer 30

Super Computers

Question 31

BASIC stands for?

Answer 31

BEGINNERS ALL PURPOSE SYMBOLIC INSTRUCTION CODE

Question 32

Storage is not one of the elements of information systems. True of False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

1st private computer installation in PhilAmLife Insurance Company

Answer 33

IBM 1401

Question 34

Someone who develops application or system software.

Answer 34

PROGRAMMER

Question 35

The Atari Company invented the first commercially successful coin-operated video game called _____.

Answer 35

PONG

Question 36

A computer that has an ultimate system sophistication, flexibility, and speed.

Answer 36

Large Computer

Question 37

ATM stands for?

Answer 37

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE

Question 38

Computer accepts data and process information into data. True or False

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Who is the Father of Computer?

Answer 39

CHARLES P. BABBAGE

Question 40

A computer that is designed to perform one specific task.

Answer 40

Special-Purpose Computer

Question 41

The first counting mechanism?

Answer 41

ABACUS

Question 42

NCR 315 was used by what bank as the 1st to implement on-line banking applications.

Answer 42

Philippine National Bank

Question 43

It provides faster operating speeds and larger storage capacities than microcomputer systems.

Answer 43

Minicomputer

Question 44

A client manages the resources on a network. True or False

Answer 44

False

Question 45

Who invented the Vacuum Tubes?

Answer 45

Lee de Forest

Question 46

An early analog computer invented by William Ougthred.

Answer 46

SLIDE RULE