Question 1

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit

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Computer Processing Unit

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Control Processing Unit

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Central Program Unit

Question 2

What type of memory is RAM?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory

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Reversible Access Memory

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Read Access Memory

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Random Application Memory

Question 3

What is the primary function of secondary storage devices?

Accepted Answer

To store data when power is off

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To increase CPU performance

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To process data quickly

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To generate graphics

Question 4

Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?

Accepted Answer

First Generation

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Third Generation

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Fourth Generation

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Second Generation

Question 5

What technology marked the transition to the Second Generation of computers?

Accepted Answer

Transistors

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Microprocessors

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Vacuum Tubes

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Integrated Circuits

Question 6

Which type of computer is classified as the fastest and most powerful?

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers

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Microcomputers

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Mainframe Computers

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Minicomputers

Question 7

What is the primary role of system software?

Accepted Answer

To manage computer hardware behavior

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To connect to the internet

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To play games

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To create documents

Question 8

What does application software primarily do?

Accepted Answer

Performs specific tasks for users

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Controls entire computer systems

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Manages hardware resources

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Provides system updates

Question 9

Which memory type retains its contents without power?

Accepted Answer

ROM

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Cache

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RAM

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Primary Storage

Question 10

What is the name for software that helps manage resources in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

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Application Software

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Driver Software

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Utility Software

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