Lesson 1

Question 1

an electronic device that takes data, process the data according to a series of instruction

Answer 1

Computer

Question 2

Boolean Algebra in 1800’s

Answer 2

George Boole

Question 3

series of instruction that a computer must follow in order to process data into information.

Answer 3

Program

Question 4

General Purpose Programmable Computer in 1930’s

Answer 4

Alan Turing

Question 5

is a collection or independent raw facts and figures

Answer 5

Data

Question 6

combination of the desirable qualities of the analog and digital computers

Answer 6

Hybrid Computers

Question 7

Computers can be used in

Answer 7

Business
Home
Entertainment
Scientific Research
Military

Question 8

relatively smaller and slower computers compared to mainframe

Answer 8

Minicomputers

Question 9

typically fits a desktop. Inside of it is microprocessor, which has control capability for memory and I/O access, and which contains an arithmetic logic unit all on a single, chip less than one quarter of an inch square

Answer 9

Microcomputers

Question 10

composed of a series of activities responsible for transforming data into information

Answer 10

Data Processing

Question 11

The Input Process Output (IPO) model refers to a conceptual framework wherein input in the form of data or information is processed which result in the generation of an output basically in the form of information

Answer 11

True

Question 12

is data that is made meaningful to someone

Answer 12

Information

Question 13

It is a group of organized interdependent components that interact with and complement one another to achieve one or more predetermined goals

Answer 13

System

Question 14

simply refers to computer equipment

Answer 14

Hardware

Question 15

Multitasking is the ability to rotate between multiple threads so that processing is completed faster and more efficiently

Answer 15

False

Question 16

refers to all computer programs which direct and control the computer hardware in data processing

Answer 16

Software

Question 17

a collection of programs that facilitates the programming and operation of the computer

Answer 17

System Software

Question 18

A collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within a compute

Answer 18

Operating System

Question 19

Require users to input commands using the keyboard

Answer 19

Command Line Interface

Question 20

Objects are selected with the mouse, pen, or finger to issue commands to the computer

Answer 20

Graphical User Interface

Question 21

Meaning of DOS is Disk Operating System

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A version of windows that includes Microsoft Edge, Cortana, Multiple desktops and Task view, Action Center and Tablet mode

Answer 22

Windows 10

Question 23

operating system for computers made by Apple Corporation

Answer 23

Mac OS

Question 24

Is open-source software; has been collaboratively modified by volunteer programmers all over the world

Answer 24

Linux

Question 25

Operating system developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers

Answer 25

Unix

Question 26

It replaced Windows XP and introduced the Aero interface and Sidebar feature

Answer 26

Windows Vista

Question 27

Characteristics of Computers (6)

Answer 27

MACHINE
ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC
MANIPULATE DATA
MEMORY
LOGIC

Question 28

Types of Computers

Answer 28

Mainframes
Personal Computers
Tablet PCs
Media Centre
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

Question 29

Desirable Qualities of Information (5)

Answer 29

Relevance
Completeness
Timeliness
Accuracy
Presentable

Question 30

Major Phases of Data Processing Cycle (4)

Answer 30

Origination Phase
Input Preparation Phase
Processing Phase
Output Preparation Phase

Question 31

Security Concerns

Answer 31

Viruses
Spyware
Indetitu Theft
Phishing Schemes