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Prelim Flashcards

1
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A small computer designed for use by an individual.

A

Personal Computer

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2
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A collective reference to all interconnected computing hardware, including processors, storage devices, input/output devices and communication equipment.

A

Computer System

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3
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UNIVAC stands for?

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UNIVERSAL AUTOMATIC COMPUTER

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4
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A computer that is designed to handle large amount of data.

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Business Computer

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5
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It is very good in digesting data and producing information.

A

Computer

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6
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Who created the Napier Bones?

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JOHN NAPIER

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7
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Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information.

A

Communication Devices

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8
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Hardware that conveys information to one or more people.

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OUTPUT DEVICE

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9
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Who is the first programmer?

A

LADY ADA AUGUSTA BYRON LOVELACE

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10
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A computer that operates on data expressed as a continuously changing representation of a physical variable.

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Analog Computer

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11
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The third generation of computers?

A

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

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12
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Who introduced the Z3 machine?

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KONRAD ZUSE

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13
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Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium.

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STORAGE DEVICE

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14
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A category of computer that includes the largest and most powerful computers.

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Super Computers

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15
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The first generation of computers?

A

VACUUM TUBES

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16
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Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with skill levels ranging from elementary use to computer programming and advanced problem solving.

A

Computer Literacy

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17
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Who developed the UNIVAC 1 compiler?

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Dr. Grace Murray Hopper

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18
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Types of servers

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Midrange, Mainframe, Supercomputer

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19
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Magazine that chose the computer instead of a person to be its “Machine of the Year.

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TIME MAGAZINE

20
Q

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

A

IBM 650

21
Q

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.

A

COMPUTER

22
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IBM stands for?

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE

23
Q

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

A

Embedded Computers

24
Q

Who invented the first microprocessor, 4004?

A

TED HOFF

25
Q

Who used punch cards to automate a weaving loom

A

JOSEPH MARIE JACQUARD

26
Q

Collection of computers and devices connected together.

A

NETWORK

27
Q

A machine that specializes in counting.

A

Digital Computer

28
Q

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

A

True

29
Q

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

A

SOFTWARE

30
Q

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

A

Super Computers

31
Q

BASIC stands for?

A

BEGINNERS ALL PURPOSE SYMBOLIC INSTRUCTION CODE

32
Q

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

A

True

33
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1st private computer installation in PhilAmLife Insurance Company

A

IBM 1401

34
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Someone who develops application or system software.

A

PROGRAMMER

35
Q

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

A

PONG

36
Q

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

A

Large Computer

37
Q

ATM stands for?

A

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE

38
Q

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

A

False

39
Q

Who is the Father of Computer?

A

CHARLES P. BABBAGE

40
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A computer that is designed to perform one specific task.

A

Special-Purpose Computer

41
Q

The first counting mechanism?

A

ABACUS

42
Q

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

A

Philippine National Bank

43
Q

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

A

Minicomputer

44
Q

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

A

False

45
Q

Who invented the Vacuum Tubes?

A

Lee de Forest

46
Q

An early analog computer invented by William Ougthred.

A

SLIDE RULE

CCF (6 decks)

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