Intro

Question 1

What is a computer system?

Answer 1

An electronic device that takes in input, processes it, and gives output.

Question 2

List the main components of a computer system.

Answer 2

• Hardware
• Software
• Data
• User

Question 3

What is the importance of computers in modern society?

Answer 3

Ubiquity in modern society.

Question 4

What are early mechanical devices that contributed to the history of computers?

Answer 4

• Abacus
• Pascaline
• Analytical Engine (1800s)

Question 5

What characterizes the First Generation of computers (1940-1956)?

Answer 5

Use of vacuum tubes and the invention of ENIAC.

Question 6

What characterized the Second Generation of computers (1956-1963)?

Answer 6

Use of transistors.

Question 7

What characterized the Third Generation of computers (1964-1971)?

Answer 7

Use of Integrated Circuits (IC).

Question 8

What is a key feature of the Fourth Generation of computers (1971-present)?

Answer 8

Use of microprocessors.

Question 9

What defines the Fifth Generation of computers (Present & Beyond)?

Answer 9

Focus on AI and Quantum Computing.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Quantum computing uses the strange properties of _______.

Answer 10

quantum mechanics.

Question 11

What are the advantages of computers? List them.

Answer 11

• Speed
• Accuracy
• Storage
• Automation
• Connectivity

Question 12

What are the limitations of computers? List them.

Answer 12

• No Intelligence
• No Emotions
• No Creativity
• Hardware/Software Failures

Question 13

What are the classifications of computers by size?

Answer 13

• Supercomputers
• Mainframes
• Minicomputers
• Microcomputers (PCs)

Question 14

What defines analogue computers?

Answer 14

They process continuous data and are used for real-time simulations and measurements.

Question 15

What defines digital computers?

Answer 15

They process discrete data (binary: 0s and 1s) and are common in everyday devices.

Question 16

What are hybrid computers?

Answer 16

They combine features of both analogue and digital computers for specialized tasks.

Question 17

What is a special-purpose computer?

Answer 17

Integrated in devices for specific tasks with optimized hardware and software.

Question 18

What is a general-purpose computer?

Answer 18

Versatile, performs a wide range of tasks with flexible hardware and software.

Question 19

List examples of input devices.

Answer 19

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Microphone

Question 20

List examples of output devices.

Answer 20

• Monitor
• Printer
• Speakers

Question 21

What is the function of the CPU?

Answer 21

It is the processing unit of a computer.

Question 22

What types of memory are included in a computer system?

Answer 22

• RAM (Random Access Memory)
• ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Question 23

Define software.

Answer 23

A collection of instructions, data, or programs that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.

Question 24

What are the categories of software?

Answer 24

• System Software
• Application Software
• Programming Software

Question 25

What is the role of an operating system?

Answer 25

Manages hardware and software resources.

Question 26

List examples of operating systems.

Answer 26

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

Question 27

What are the functions of an operating system?

Answer 27

• File management
• Memory management
• Process management
• Device management
• User Interface management

Question 28

What are future trends in computer systems?

Answer 28

• AI
• Cloud Computing
• Quantum Computing

Question 29

True or False: Computers can think and feel.

Answer 29

False