ASB Technology

• Question 1:

  What is the primary purpose of a central processing unit (CPU) in a personal computer?

  A) Storing data and files

  B) Displaying graphics and images

  C) Executing instructions and performing calculations

  D) Connecting to the internet


  C) Executing instructions and performing calculations
• What type of memory is used for temporarily storing data and instructions that the CPU is currently processing?

  A) RAM (Random Access Memory)

  B) ROM (Read-Only Memory)

  C) Hard disk memory

  D) Flash memory

  A) RAM (Random Access Memory)
• What is the role of an operating system in a personal computer?

  A) Providing power to the computer components

  B) Interacting with users through a graphical interface

  C) Storing and organizing files on the hard disk

  D) Controlling the electrical flow inside the computer

  B) Interacting with users through a graphical interface
• What is the function of a motherboard in a personal computer?

  A) Displaying images on the screen

  B) Storing data and programs

  C) Providing power to the computer components

  D) Connecting and communicating between different parts of the computer


  D) Connecting and communicating between different parts of the computer
• What device is used to input data and commands into a personal computer?

  A) Monitor

  B) Printer

  C) Keyboard

  D) Speaker

  C) Keyboard
• What component is responsible for rendering graphics and images on the screen?

  A) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

  B) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

  C) Random Access Memory (RAM)

  D) Optical drive

  B) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• What is the purpose of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a personal computer?

  A) Displaying visual content

  B) Storing permanent data and programs

  C) Processing data and calculations

  D) Providing power to the computer components

  B) Storing permanent data and programs
• What device allows a personal computer to connect wirelessly to the internet and other devices?

  A) Ethernet cable

  B) USB cable

  C) Wi-Fi adapter

  D) HDMI cable

  C) Wi-Fi adapter
• What software application is used for browsing the internet on a personal computer?

  A) Microsoft Word

  B) Microsoft Excel

  C) Microsoft PowerPoint

  D) Web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)

  D) Web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)
• What is the primary function of a computer monitor in a personal computer setup?

  A) Connecting to the internet

  B) Printing documents

  C) Displaying visual output from the computer

  D) Storing data and files

  C) Displaying visual output from the computer
• What invention is considered the precursor to modern computers and was used for performing complex calculations in the 19th century?

  A) Abacus

  B) Typewriter

  C) Analytical Engine

  D) Telegraph

  C) Analytical Engine
• What technology revolutionized data storage and retrieval in early computers, using magnetized material on rotating disks?

  A) Floppy disk drive

  B) Punch cards

  C) Magnetic tape drive

  D) Hard disk drive

  D) Hard disk drive
• What component was critical in the development of early computers, as it allowed for logical operations and data storage in binary form?

  A) Transistor

  B) Microprocessor

  C) Vacuum tube

  D) Integrated circuit

  D) Integrated circuit
• What invention, pioneered by Douglas Engelbart, introduced the concept of a graphical user interface and the mouse as an input device?

  A) Graphical Processing Unit (GPU)

  B) Graphical User Interface (GUI)

  C) Personal Computer (PC)

  D) Computer Mouse

  D) Computer Mouse
• Which company introduced the first commercially successful microcomputer, the Altair 8800, in 1975?

  A) Apple

  B) IBM

  C) Microsoft

  D) Intel

  D) Intel
• When was the computer revolution?

  A) 1980s-1990s

  B) 1990s

  C) 1970s-1980s

  D) 1950s-1960s

  C) 1970s-1980s
• What innovation, introduced in the 1980s, allowed personal computers to display multiple colors and higher-resolution graphics?

  A) LCD screen

  B) LED backlighting

  C) VGA (Video Graphics Array) card

  D) Printer port

  C) VGA (Video Graphics Array) card
• What event in 1981 significantly contributed to the popularity of personal computers, as IBM introduced its first mass-produced PC?

  A) The release of Microsoft Windows

  B) The launch of Apple Macintosh

  C) The introduction of the internet

  D) The debut of Microsoft Office

  B) The launch of Apple Macintosh
• What technology advancement, popularized by Apple, allowed personal computers to have an intuitive and easy-to-use graphical user interface?

  A) Graphical Processing Unit (GPU)

  B) Mouse and keyboard combo

  C) Graphical User Interface (GUI)

  D) Touchscreen technology

  C) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• What is the name of the first commercially successful portable personal computer, introduced by Osborne Computer Corporation in 1981?

  A) Apple II

  B) IBM PC

  C) Commodore 64

  D) Osborne 1

  D) Osborne 1
• Who is considered the "father of the personal computer" for his work on the Altair 8800 in the 1970s?

  A) Bill Gates

  B) Steve Jobs

  C) Alan Turing

  D) Ed Roberts

  D) Ed Roberts
• Which company introduced the first commercially successful personal computer, the IBM PC, in 1981?

  A) Apple

  B) Microsoft

  C) IBM

  D) HP

  C) IBM
• Which graphical user interface (GUI) became the dominant operating system for personal computers in the 1990s and 2000s?

  A) MacOS

  B) Linux

  C) Windows

  D) Unix


  C) Windows
• Which invention significantly increased the storage capacity of early personal computers?

  A) Magnetic tape drives

  B) Punch cards

  C) Transistors

  D) Hard disk drives

  D) Hard disk drives
• What was the first widely used programming language for personal computers?

  A) Fortran

  B) COBOL

  C) BASIC

  D) C++

  C) BASIC
• Which of the following played a crucial role in reducing the size and cost of personal computers?

  A) Vacuum tubes

  B) Integrated circuits

  C) Punch cards

  D) Mainframe computers

  B) Integrated circuits
• What device replaced the use of punch cards for data entry on early personal computers?

  A) Joystick

  B) Keyboard

  C) Mouse

  D) Touchscreen

  B) Keyboard
• What year marked the release of the first Apple Macintosh computer, which featured a graphical user interface?

  A) 1976

  B) 1981

  C) 1984

  D) 1990

  C) 1984
• Which technological development enabled personal computers to connect to the internet and other networks?

  A) Ethernet port

  B) USB port

  C) HDMI port

  D) Serial port

  A) Ethernet port
• What is the name of the person that played a significant role in developing the theory behind computers during World War ll?

  A) Apple

  B) Einstein

  C) Steve Jobs

  D) Alan Turing

  D) Alan Turing
• Which company created the first successful computer mouse, which became a standard input device for personal computers?

  A) IBM

  B) Microsoft

  C) Xerox

  D) Apple

  C) Xerox
• What was the name of the early operating system developed by Microsoft for IBM-compatible personal computers?

  A) MS-DOS

  B) MacOS

  C) Windows

  D) Linux

  A) MS-DOS
• What innovation allowed personal computers to display more colors and higher resolutions?

  A) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

  B) LED backlighting

  C) Graphics processing unit (GPU)

  D) Touchscreen technology

  C) Graphics processing unit (GPU)
• What technological advancement replaced the need for floppy disk drives in modern personal computers?

  A) Optical drives

  B) Hard disk drives

  C) Solid State Drives (SSD)

  D) Cloud storage

  C) Solid State Drives (SSD)
• What type of memory mainly focuses on short term data storage?

  A) RAM (Random Access Memory)

  B) ROM (Read-Only Memory)

  C) Hard disk memory

  D) Flash memory

  A) RAM (Random Access Memory)
• What invention revolutionized personal computer input and allowed for smoother navigation of graphical user interfaces?

  A) Touchpad

  B) Trackball

  C) Optical mouse

  D) Laser mouse

  C) Optical mouse
• What modern technology allows personal computers to connect wirelessly to the internet and other devices?

  A) Bluetooth

  B) Infrared

  C) Wi-Fi

  D) NFC (Near Field Communication)

  C) Wi-Fi