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Prelim Examination (100%) : Computing Fundamentals

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Prelim Examination (100%) : Computing Fundamentals

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COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS
Prelim Examination (100%)

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How do you explain the CPU (Central Processing Unit) inside a computer?

Select one:

a. The power button on the computer

b. The pet of the computer

c. The part of the computer that plays sound

d. The brain of the computer

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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English Mathematician and


 
Father of Computing

1800
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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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Designs the Punch Card System


 
 

1890
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Identify whether the said program is a System Software or an Application
Software.

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a. System Software

b. Application Software

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Computing has 4 steps, they are:

Select one:

a.
input, process, output, store

b.
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c.
science, technology, engineering, math

d.
state hypothesis, collect data, test, and conclude

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Which device is required to connect to internet?

Select one:

a.
CD Drive

b.
Joystick

c.
NIC Card

d.
Modem

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To increase the performance of my computer, I should add _______________.
Select one:

a. a faster battery

b. add more ROM

c. add a bigger hard drive

d. add more RAM


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Choose True  if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False
 
Information Technology is just a part of an Information System and Information
Technology is much more focus in the use of the said computer technology. 
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True

False

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Identify whether that said program is a System Software or an Application
Software.
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Select one:

a. Application Software

b. System Software

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
Based on the lecture of Lesson 1.

It is used by the first IBM personal


  computer as the Operating System
 

1981
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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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The First commercially available


  portable computer by IBM
 

1975
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Who among the following is the father of Computer science?

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a. Augusta Adaming
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b. Charles Babbage

c. Allen Turing

d. Simur Cray

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Choose True if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False
 
Software is a program that consists of step-by-step instructions that tells the
computer how to do its work.
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True

False

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Which of the following stores output from a computer:

Select one:

a. Scanner

b. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

c. Keyboard

d. Flash Drive

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This port can be used to network and to connect to the Internet.

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a.
Power Button

b.
USB Port

c.
Serial Port

d.
Ethernet Port

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It is the main program running on a computer. It manages the memory and
processes of the computer, and all of its software and hardware.

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a.
Operating System

b.
Application Software

c.
Software
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d.
Hardware

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Software.

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a. System Software

b. Application Software

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Identify whether the said program is a System Software or an Application
Software.

Select one:

a. Application Software

b. System Software

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What is software?

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a. the operating system


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b. the video card on the monitor

c. any collection of instructions telling the hardware what to do

d. the monitor and computer case

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It is use to programmed the first computers
Select one:

a. assembly language

b. object code

c. source code

d. machine language

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Choose True  if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False
 
Software and Hardware manufacturer provides procedure manuals for their
products and it can be in printed or electronic copy. 
Select one:

True

False

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
Based on the lecture of Lesson 1.
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One of the developer of the


  ENIAC
 

 
1944
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Choose Trueif the Statement is True and False if the statement is False
 
Information Technology involves the development, maintenance and use of
computer systems, software and networks for the processing and distribution of
data. 
Select one:

True

False

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Software.

Select one:

a. System Software

b. Application Software

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When a file is saved for the first time
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Select one:

a. Don't need a tag

b. All you need is a name if it isn't printed

c. A copy is printed out automatically

d. A name must be given to identify it

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Choose True if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False.
 
Information System is an integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and
processing data and for delivering information, knowledge and digital products.
Select one:

True

False

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Choose True if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False.
 
People are the commonly overlook part of the information system. And the reason
why systems are created is to make end-user (people) more productive.
Select one:

True

False

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Security software is designed to protect computers from the variety of viruses and
unwanted intrusions

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True
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False

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Choose True if the Statement is True and False if the statement is False
 
Raw data are the unprocessed facts including text, numbers, images and sounds.
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True

False

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Hardware are the equipment used to process the data and create useful information.
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True

False

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What type of computers in a client-server system are client computers (most of the
time).

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a.
Mainframe

b.
Microcomputer

c.
PDA

d.
Minicomputer
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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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Grace Hopper develops the first
  computer language
 
1953
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It is the metal and plastic box which contains the computer's main components
including the motherboard, central processing unit ( CPU), and power supply.
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Select one:

a. Mouse

b. Keyboard

c. Computer Case

d. Monitor

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These can be used for connecting almost any computer type including mice,
keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

Select one:

a. USB Port

b. Monitor Port

c. Audio Out

d. Audio In

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Information is the result of processing a raw data. 
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True

False

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Graphical User Interface ( GUI) has made computers easier to use because:

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a. they became faster.


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b. they used icons instead of commands.

c. they used a mouse.

d. they became smaller.

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Software.

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a. Application Software

b. System Software

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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Build the first computer that does


  simultaneous solving of equations
 

1937
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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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This is the another version of ENIAC


that is commercially available for
  business and government

 
1946
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It is a combination of hardware and software, which enables information sharing
between computer devices.

Select one:

a. peripheral

b. expansion board

c. digital device

d. network

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What is hardware?

Select one:

a. is any part of your desktop

b. it is a software

c. Is any computer part that has a physical structure.

d. All the computer ports and buttons;

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Procedure is the guidelines for people to follow when using the software, hardware
and data. 
Select one:

True

False

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What is Information Technology?
Select one:

a. Technology allowing information to be used in the production of products &


services

b. Technology which contains all of a business' important information

c.
A network which brings people together

d. A computer engineer

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
Based on the Lecture of Lesson 1.

It is the first DRAM chip of the Intel


  Company
 

1970
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Software.
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Select one:

a. Application Software

b. System Software

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Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to,
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Shugart leads the creation of this


  external storage
 

1971
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Identify whether the said program is a System Software or an Application
Software.

Select one:

a. System Software

b. Application Software

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Desktop Computer is a personal computer which can be moved easily and used in
a variety of locations.
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Select one:

True

False

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Which of these governs the interaction process between the user and the operating
system?

Select one:

a. Language translator

b. User interface

c. Platform

d. Screen saver

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Which of the following statements is true?

Select one:

a.
Both computers have the same speed

b.
The speeds of both of these machines cannot be compared to advanced speeds

c.
Minicomputer operates more efficiently than Microcomputer.

d.
Microcomputer operate faster than minicomputer

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