:- Cray Titansupercomputer is the fastest in the world

:- Super computer are used for a wide range of computationally intensive tasks in various fields,
including quantum mechanics, weather forecasting, climate research, oil and gas exploration, molecular
modeling(computing the structures and properties of chemical compounds, biological macromolecules,
polymers, and crystals), and physical simulations (such as simulation of airplanes in wind tunnels,
simulation of the detonation of nuclear weapons, and research into nuclear fusion).

The data the DRAM chip holds has to be periodicaly refreshed. Static random access memory or SRAM
doesn't need to be refreshed

What is Virtual Memory?

This is a method of extending the available physical memory on a computer. In a virtual memory system,
the operating system creates a pagefile, or swapfile, and divides memory into units called pages.
Recently referenced pages are located in physical memory, or RAM. If a page of memory is not
referenced for a while, it is written to the pagefile. This is called "swapping" or "paging out" memory. If that
piece of memory is then later referenced by a program, the operating system reads the memory page
back from the pagefile into physical memory, also called "swapping" or "paging in" memory. The total
amount of memory that is available to programs is the amount of physical memory in the computer in
addition to the size of the pagefile.

Computer General Knowledge For Bank Examination

1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:
A. hackers.
B. spam.
C. viruses.
D. identity theft.

2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.

A. data mining
B. data selection
C. POS
D. data conversion
3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex
inventory and sales computer systems.
A. Data
B. Point-of-sale (POS)
C. Sales
D. Query

4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an items
tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.
A. PSS
B. POS
C. inventory
D. data mining
5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminals computer is
an example of a law enforcement specialty called:
A. robotics.
B. simulation.
C. computer forensics.
D. animation.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a
computer?
A. gathering data
B. processing data into information
C. analyzing the data or information
D. storing the data or information
7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a
database all of the animals movements.
A. POS
B. RFID
C. PPS
D. GPS
8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers
instead of manually. This technology is known as:
A. robotics.
B. computer forensics.
C. simulation.
D. forecasting.
9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:
A. proprietary.
B. open.
C. experimental.
D. in the public domain.
10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100
nanometers.
A. Nanoscience
B. Microelectrodes
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence

11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same
type of intelligence that humans do.
A. Nanoscience
B. Nanotechnology
C. Simulation
D. Artificial intelligence (AI)
12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A. A process
B. Software
C. Storage
D. Information
13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:
A. programming.
B. processing.
C. storing.
D. organizing.
14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.
A. present
B. input
C. output
D. store
15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the
actual print of the picture is considered:
A. data.
B. output.
C. input.
D. the process.

16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.

A. processing
B. kilobyte
C. binary
D. representational
17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
A. multimedia.
B. words.
C. characters.
D. numbers.
18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special
character is made up of a unique combination of:
A. eight bytes.

B. eight kilobytes.
C. eight characters.
D. eight bits.
19. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte.
B. binary language.
C. binary digit.
D. binary number.

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:

A. megabyte.
B. byte.
C. kilobyte.
D. gigabyte.
21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.
A. kilobyte
B. bit
C. gigabyte
D. megabyte
22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
A. Hardware
B. A device
C. A peripheral
D. An application

24. The components that process data are located in the:

A. input devices.
B. output devices.
C. system unit.
D. storage component.
25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A. scanner.
B. mouse.
C. keyboard.
D. printer.
26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

A. scanner
B. speaker
C. CD
D. printer
27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. hard disk drives.
B. printers.
C. floppy disk drives.
D. CD drives.
28. The ____________, also called the brains of the computer, is responsible for
processing data.
A. motherboard
B. memory
C. RAM
D. central processing unit (CPU)
29. The CPU and memory are located on the:
A. expansion board.
B. motherboard.
C. storage device.
D. output device.
30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:
A. application software.
B. system software.
C. operating system software.
D. platform software.

31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.
A. An instruction
B. Software
C. Memory
D. A processor
32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computers hardware devices
and ____________ software to work together.
A. management
B. processing
C. utility
D. application

33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:
A. platforms.
B. applications.

C. programs.
D. storage devices.

34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and
different operating systems.
A. languages
B. methods
C. CPUs
D. storage devices

35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A. network.
B. mainframe.
C. supercomputer.
D. client.

36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many
businesses.
A. supercomputers
B. clients
C. laptops
D. mainframes
37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations
extremely rapidly.
A. Servers
B. Supercomputers
C. Laptops
D. Mainframes

38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.

A. network
B. wireless
C. slow
D. broadband

39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those
without this access is known as the:
A. digital divide.
B. Internet divide.
C. Web divide.
D. broadband divide.

40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nano structures to build devices
on an extremely small scale.
A. Nanotechnology
B. Micro-technology
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence

41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A. Process Output Input Storage
B. Input Output Process Storage
C. Process Storage Input Output
D. Input Process Output Storage

42. ____________ bits equal one byte.

A. Eight
B. Two
C. One thousand
D. One million

43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).

A. 8
B. 2
C. 1,000
D. 1

44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.

A. bit
B. binary digit
C. character
D. kilobyte

45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a
means by which users can interact with the computer.
A. The platform
B. The operating system
C. Application software
D. The motherboard

46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.
A. communication
B. application

C. system
D. word-processing software

47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such
as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. Servers
B. Embedded computers
C. Robotic computers
D. Mainframes

48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking
an icon, are called:
A. instructions.
B. the operating system.
C. application software.
D. the system unit.

49. The two broad categories of software are:

A. word processing and spreadsheet.
B. transaction and application.
C. Windows and Mac OS.
D. system and application.

50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit.
B. CPU.
C. mainframe.
D. platform.

Answer is in excel sheet named 1 to 50

Fill in the Blanks:
51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic
design and animation.
Answer: Mac
52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer
system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
Answer: operating system

53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your
computerss ____________.
Answer: platform
54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or
creating a spreadsheet.
Answer: Application
55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.
Answer: Supercomputers
56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.
Answer: kilobyte
57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to
process data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.
Answer: instructions
58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and
____________ the data or information.
Answer: stores
59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.
Answer: 0 and 1
60. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.
Answer: eight (8)
61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as
____________ devices.
Answer: input
62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information
are known as ____________ devices.
Answer: output
63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the
hardware to perform different tasks.
Answer: Software
64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a
server at your Internet service provider (ISP).
Answer: Internet
65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer
programs at the same time.
Answer: Mainframes

66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather

legal evidence.
Answer: Computer forensics
67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate
the human thought process.
Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)
68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas
PCs generally run ____________ as an operating system.
Answer: Microsoft Windows
69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond
to consumer buying patterns.
Answer: data mining
70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.
Answer: storage
71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents,
and edit photos.
Answer: application
72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users
simultaneously.
Answer: Mainframes
73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someones identity and
ruining their credit rating.
Answer: Identity theft
74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.
Answer: computers
75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a
heartbeat and respond to procedures just like humans.
Answer: simulators
True and False
76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on pre programmed
algorithms.
Answer: True
77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.
Answer: True
78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.

Answer: True
79. The discrepancy between the haves and have-nots with regard
to computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.
Answer: False (digital divide)
80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer
user and consumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that
pose threats to computer security.
Answer: True
81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict
criminal activity.
Answer: True
82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on
employee systems used at work.
Answer: False
83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the
computer.
Answer: True
84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.
Answer: False (memory)
85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit
called the motherboard.
Answer: True
86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be
built.
Answer: True
87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that
supercomputers are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as
possible, whereas mainframes are designed to handle many programs running at
the same time (but at a slower pace).
Answer: True
88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer
yourself.
Answer: False
89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their
own programming and do not receive input.
Answer: True

90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that
allows it to communicate with other devices on a network.
Answer: False (network adapter)
91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.
Answer: True
92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is
ROM.
Answer: False (RAM)

Matching:
93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:
I. kilobyte A. one million bytes
II. byte B. eight bits
III. gigabyte C. one thousand bytes
IV. megabyte D. one billion bytes
V. terabyte E. one trillion bytes
Answer: C, B, D, A, E
94. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. printer A. storage device
II. scanner B. output device
III. RAM C. input device
IV. CPU D. a type of memory
V. CD drive E. processor
Answer: B, C, D, E, A
95. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely
rapidly
II. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a
network
III. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or
thousands of users simultaneously
IV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions
such as temperature control
V. server E. a small mobile computing device
Answer: C, A, D, E, B
96. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. software A. transforming data into information
II. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
III. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touch
IV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different
tasks

V. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which the
computer system functions
Answer: D, C, E, A, B
97. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and
application software to work together
II. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on this
III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCs
IV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific task
V. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple Macintosh
Answer: A, D, B, C, E
98. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unit
II. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)
III. output C. processed data or information
IV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
V. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed again
Answer: B, D, C, E, A
99. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an
extremely small scale
II. binary language B. the case that contains the system components
III. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1s
IV. system unit D. short for binary digit
V. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable information
Answer: D, C, E, B, A

100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:

I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual tours
II. business B. data mining
III. law enforcement C. robotics and simulation
IV. education D. computer forensics
V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruins

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1. When you save to this, your data will remain intact even when the computer is
turned off(A) RAM
(B) Motherboard
(C) Secondary storage device
(D) Primary storage device
(E) None of these
2. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs,
workstations, and
other computers is a (n)(A) supercomputer
(B) minicomputer
(C) laptop
(D) server
(E) None of these
3. The _____ folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are not yet
ready to send.

(A) Drafts
(B) Outbox
(C) Address Book
(D) Sent Items
(E) Inbox
4. Grouping and processing all of a firm's transactions at one time is called(A) a database management system
(B) batch processing
(C) a real-time system
(D) an on-line system
(E) None of these
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(C) tab row
(D) address bar
(E) Esc key
6. Which ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards?
(A) BUS
(B) CPU
(C) USB
(D) MIDI
(E) MINI

7. You can _____ a search by providing more information the search engine can use
to select a
smaller, more useful set of results.
(A) refine
(B) expand
(C) load
(D) query
(E) slowdown
8. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
(A) RAM
(B) Floppy
(C) CPU
(D) CD-ROM
(E) ROM
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10. The piece of hardware that converts your computer's digital signal to an analog
signal that can
travel over telephone lines is called a(A) red wire
(B) blue cord

(C) tower
(D) modem
(E) None of these
11. Computer uses the _____ number system to store data and perform calculations.
(A) binary
(B) octal
(C) decimal
(D) hexadecimal
(E) None of these
12. A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be
changed or
erased by the user is(A) Memory-only
(B) Write-only
(C) Once-only
(D) Run-only
(E) Read-only
13. Which of the following can be used to select the entire document?
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14. _____ are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by
falsifying

their identity.
(A) Phishing
(B) Computer viruses
(C) Spyware scams
(D) Viruses
(E) None of the above
15. _____ Part number, part description, and number of parts ordered are examples
of(A) control
(B) output
(C) processing
(D) feedback
(E) input
16. A Web site's main page is called its(A) Home Page
(B) Browser Page
(C) Search Page
(D) Bookmark
(E) None of these
17. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is(A) multiprogramming
(B) multitasking
(C) time-sharing
(D) multiprocessing
(E) None of these

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(B) a magnetic tape
(C) an OCR scanner
(D) a bar code
(E) None of these
19. To instruct Word to fit the width of a column to the contents of a table
automatically, click the
_____ button and then point to AutoFit Contents.
(A) Fit to Form
(B) Format
(C) Autosize
(D) Contents
(E) AutoFit
20. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
(A) It is not unethical, because it is legal.
(B) It is unethical because the files are being given for free.
(C) Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
(D) It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.
(E) It is not unethical-anyone can access a computer
21. Hackers
(A) all have the same motive
(B) are people who maintain computers
(C) may legally break into computers as long as they do not do any damage

(D) are people who are allergic to computers

(E) break into other people's computers
22. Unauthorised copying of software to be used for personal gain instead of for
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(B) data snatching
(C) software piracy
(D) program looting
(E) data looting
23. Junk e-mail is also called
(A) spam
(B) spoof
(C) cookie crumb
(D) sniffer script
(E) spill
24. What is usually used for displaying information at public places?
(A) Monitors
(B) Overhead Projections
(C) Monitors and Overhead Projections
(D) Touch Screen Kiosks
(E) Loud Speakers
25. What is MP3?
(A) A Mouse
(B) A Printer

(C) A Sound format

(D) A Scanner
(E) A Mobile Phone
26. What is the most popular hardware for multimedia creations?
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(D) WANs
(E) Super Computers
27. Which of the following is needed for sound recording?
(A) Speaker
(B) Microphone
(C) Talker
(D) Mouse
(E) Telephone
28. The life span of a CD-ROM is
(A) approximately one year
(B) approximately two years
(C) approximately five years
(D) approximately twenty-five years
(E) almost unlimited
29. The _____ settings are automatic and standard.
(A) default
(B) CPU
(C) peripheral

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(E) defaulter
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degrade, you would
use a
(A) resonance
(B) router
(C) gateway
(D) switch
(E) repeater
32. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the
internet, is called
(A) version
(B) patch
(C) tutorial
(D) FAQ
(E) rectifier
33. URL stands for
(A) Universal Research List

(B) Universal Resource List

(C) Uniform Research Lis
(D) Uniform Research Locator
(E) Uniform Resource Locator
34. When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes
(A) data redundancy
(B) information overload
(C) duplicate data
(D) data inconsistency
(E) data repetition
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(B) An exact copy of a system's information
(C) The ability to get a . system up and running in the event of a system crash or
failure
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
36. The Internet is
(A) a large network of networks
(B) an internal communication system for a business
(C) a communication system for the Indian government
(D) a communication system for some states of India
(E) a communication system for some cities of India
37. Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as
(A) supercomputers

(B) planners
(C) minicomputers
(D) file servers
(E) laptops
38. What is the storage area for e-mail messages called?
(A) A folder
(B) A mail box
(C) A directory
(D) The hard disk
(E) None of these
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40. What is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage
media to the hard
disk called?
(A) Configuration
(B) Download
(C) Storage
(D) Upload
(E) Installation
41. When the pointer is positioned on a _____, it is shaped like a hand.

(A) grammar error

(B) Formatting error
(C) Screen Tip
(D) Spelling error
(E) hyperlink
42. Personal computers can be connected together to form a(A) server
(B) supercomputer
(C) network
(D) enterprise
(E) None of these
43. A _____ is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches
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44. _____ are words that a programming language has set aside for its own use.
(A) Control words
(B) Control structures
(C) Reserved words
(D) Reserved keys
(E) None of these

45. Mobile Commerce is best described as(A) The use of Kiosks in marketing
(B) Transporting products
(C) Buying and selling goods/ services through wireless hand- held devices
(D) Using notebook PC's in marketing
(E) None of the above
246. Which of the following controls the manner of interaction between the user and
the operating
system?
(A) Language translator
(B) Platform
(C) User interface
(D) Icon
(E) None of these
247. You can keep your personal files/folders in
(A) My Folder
(B) My Documents
(C) My Files
(D) My Text
(E) My Collection
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(B) CD-RAM
(C) CD-DVD
(D) CD-RW

(E) None of these

249. All computers must have
(A) a word processing software
(B) an operating system
(C) an attached printer
(D) a virus checking program
(E) None of these
250. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is
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(A) spooling
(B) spoofing
(C) hacking
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2 (D) 27 (B)
3 (B) 28 (C)
4 (B) 29 (A)
5 (C) 30 (C)
6 (C) 31 (E)
7 (A) 32 (B)
8 (E) 33 (E)
9 (A) 34 (D)
10 (D) 35 (D)

11 (A) 36 (A)
12 (E) 37 (E)
13 (A) 38 (B)
14 (A) 39 (E)
15 (E) 40 (E)
16 (A) 41 (E)
17 (D) 42 (C)
18 (D) 43 (E)
19 (E) 44 (C)
20 (C) 45 (C)
21 (E) 46 (C)
22 (C) 47 (B)
23 (A) 48 (D)
24 (C) 49 (B)
25 (C) 50 (B)

COMPUTER BASED OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS FOR BANK PO

1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:
A. hackers.
B. spam.
C. viruses.
D. identity theft.
Answer: B
2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.
A. data mining
B. data selection
C. POS
D. data conversion
Answer: A
3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to
complex inventory and sales computer systems.
A. Data
B. Point-of-sale (POS)
C. Sales
D. Query
Answer: B
4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an
items tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.
A. PSS
B. POS
C. inventory

D. data mining
Answer: A
5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminals computer is
an example of a law enforcement specialty called:
A. robotics.
B. simulation.
C. computer forensics.
D. animation.
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a
computer?
A. gathering data
B. processing data into information
C. analyzing the data or information
D. storing the data or information
Answer: C
7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a
database all of the animals movements.
A. POS
B. RFID
C. PPS
D. GPS
Answer: B
8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers
instead of manually. This technology is known as:
A. robotics.
B. computer forensics.
C. simulation.
D. forecasting.
Answer: A
9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:
A. proprietary.
B. open.
C. experimental.
D. in the public domain.
Answer: A
10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to
100 nanometers.
A. Nanoscience
B. Microelectrodes
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence
Answer: A

11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same
type of intelligence that humans do.
A. Nanoscience
B. Nanotechnology
C. Simulation
D. Artificial intelligence (AI)
Answer: D
12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A. A process
B. Software
C. Storage
D. Information
Answer: D
13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:
A. programming.
B. processing.
C. storing.
D. organizing.
Answer: B
14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.
A. present
B. input
C. output
D. store
Answer: B
15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the
actual print of the picture is considered:
A. data.
B. output.
C. input.
D. the process.
Answer: B

16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.

A. processing
B. kilobyte
C. binary
D. representational
Answer: C
17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
A. multimedia.

B. words.
C. characters.
D. numbers.
Answer: D
18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special
character is made up of a unique combination of:
A. eight bytes.
B. eight kilobytes.
C. eight characters.
D. eight bits.
Answer: D
19. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte.
B. binary language.
C. binary digit.
D. binary number.
Answer: C

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:

A. megabyte.
B. byte.
C. kilobyte.
D. gigabyte.
Answer: B
21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.
A. kilobyte
B. bit
C. gigabyte
D. megabyte
Answer: C
22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
Answer: C
23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
A. Hardware
B. A device
C. A peripheral
D. An application
Answer: A

24. The components that process data are located in the:

A. input devices.
B. output devices.
C. system unit.
D. storage component.
Answer: C
25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A. scanner.
B. mouse.
C. keyboard.
D. printer.
Answer: D
26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. scanner
B. speaker
C. CD
D. printer
Answer: A
27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. hard disk drives.
B. printers.
C. floppy disk drives.
D. CD drives.
Answer: B
28. The ____________, also called the brains of the computer, is responsible for
processing data.
A. motherboard
B. memory
C. RAM
D. central processing unit (CPU)
Answer: D
29. The CPU and memory are located on the:
A. expansion board.
B. motherboard.
C. storage device.
D. output device.
Answer: B
30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:
A. application software.
B. system software.
C. operating system software.

D. platform software.
Answer: A
31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform
tasks.
A. An instruction
B. Software
C. Memory
D. A processor
Answer: B
32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computers hardware
devices and ____________ software to work together.
A. management
B. processing
C. utility
D. application
Answer: D
33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:
A. platforms.
B. applications.
C. programs.
D. storage devices.
Answer: A
34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and
different operating systems.
A. languages
B. methods
C. CPUs
D. storage devices
Answer: C
35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A. network.
B. mainframe.
C. supercomputer.
D. client.
Answer: A
36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many
businesses.
A. supercomputers
B. clients
C. laptops
D. mainframes
Answer: D
37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations

extremely rapidly.
A. Servers
B. Supercomputers
C. Laptops
D. Mainframes
Answer: B
38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.
A. network
B. wireless
C. slow
D. broadband
Answer: D
39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those
without this access is known as the:
A. digital divide.
B. Internet divide.
C. Web divide.
D. broadband divide.
Answer: A
40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build
devices on an extremely small scale.
A. Nanotechnology
B. Micro-technology
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence
Answer: A
41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A. Process Output Input Storage
B. Input Output Process Storage
C. Process Storage Input Output
D. Input Process Output Storage
Answer: D
42. ____________ bits equal one byte.
A. Eight
B. Two
C. One thousand
D. One million
Answer: A
43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).
A. 8
B. 2
C. 1,000

D. 1
Answer: B
44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.
A. bit
B. binary digit
C. character
D. kilobyte
Answer: C
45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a
means by which users can interact with the computer.
A. The platform
B. The operating system
C. Application software
D. The motherboard
Answer: B
46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.
A. communication
B. application
C. system
D. word-processing software
Answer: C
47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices,
such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. Servers
B. Embedded computers
C. Robotic computers
D. Mainframes
Answer: B
48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking
an icon, are called:
A. instructions.
B. the operating system.
C. application software.
D. the system unit.
Answer: A
49. The two broad categories of software are:
A. word processing and spreadsheet.
B. transaction and application.
C. Windows and Mac OS.
D. system and application.
Answer: D
50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit.

B. CPU.
C. mainframe.
D. platform.
Answer: A

Fill in the Blank:

51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design
and animation.
Answer: Mac
52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system,
including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
Answer: operating system
53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computers
____________.
Answer: platform
54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or
creating a spreadsheet.
Answer: Application
55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.
Answer: Supercomputers
56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.
Answer: kilobyte
57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process
data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.
Answer: instructions
58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and
____________ the data or information.
Answer: stores
59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.
Answer: 0 and 1
60. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.
Answer: eight (8)
61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________
devices.
Answer: input
62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are
known as ____________ devices.
Answer: output
63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the

hardware to perform different tasks.

Answer: Software
64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a server
at your Internet service provider (ISP).
Answer: Internet
65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer
programs at the same time.
Answer: Mainframes
66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal
evidence.
Answer: Computer forensics
67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the
human thought process.
Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)
68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs
generally run ____________ as an operating system.
Answer: Microsoft Windows
69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to
consumer buying patterns.
Answer: data mining
70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.
Answer: storage
71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and
edit photos.
Answer: application
72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users
simultaneously.
Answer: Mainframes
73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someones identity and
ruining their credit rating.
Answer: Identity theft
74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.
Answer: computers
75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and
respond to procedures just like humans.
Answer: simulators

True and False

76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms.
Answer: True
77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.
Answer: True

78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.

Answer: True
79. The discrepancy between the haves and have-nots with regard to
computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.
Answer: False (digital divide)
80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and
consumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computer
security.
Answer: True
81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminal
activity.
Answer: True
82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employee
systems used at work.
Answer: False
83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.
Answer: True
84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.
Answer: False (memory)
85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit called the
motherboard.
Answer: True
86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.
Answer: True
87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers
are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes are
designed to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).
Answer: True
88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.
Answer: False
89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their own
programming and do not receive input.
Answer: True
90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it to
communicate with other devices on a network.
Answer: False (network adapter)
91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.
Answer: True
92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.
Answer: False (RAM)

Matching:
93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:
I. kilobyte A. one million bytes
II. byte B. eight bits
III. gigabyte C. one thousand bytes
IV. megabyte D. one billion bytes
V. terabyte E. one trillion bytes
Answer: C, B, D, A, E
94. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. printer A. storage device
II. scanner B. output device
III. RAM C. input device
IV. CPU D. a type of memory
V. CD drive E. processor
Answer: B, C, D, E, A
95. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely
rapidly
II. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a
network
III. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or
thousands of users simultaneously
IV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions
such as temperature control
V. server E. a small mobile computing device
Answer: C, A, D, E, B
96. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. software A. transforming data into information
II. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
III. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touch
IV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different
tasks
V. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which
the computer system functions
Answer: D, C, E, A, B
97. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and
application software to work together

II. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on
this
III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCs
IV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific task
V. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple Macintosh
Answer: A, D, B, C, E
98. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unit
II. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)
III. output C. processed data or information
IV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
V. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed again
Answer: B, D, C, E, A
99. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an
extremely small scale
II. binary language B. the case that contains the system components
III. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1s
IV. system unit D. short for binary digit
V. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable information
Answer: D, C, E, B, A

100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:

I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual tours
II. business B. data mining
III. law enforcement C. robotics and simulation
IV. education D. computer forensics
V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruins
Answer: C, B, D, A, E