Ev Itf Mid Term

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The is the mid-term for IT Fundamentals

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1.

What does the Turing Test determine? Has a computer ever passed it?
- A.
  
  How fast computers are, yes
- B.
  
  If computers can think, yes
- C.
  
  If computers can think, no
2.

How many "letters" are there in decimal code? What are those "letters"?
- A.
  
  2, 0 and 1
- B.
  
  10, 0-9
- C.
  
  10, 1-10
3.

What are the five main types of hardware components?
- A.
  
  Inputs, outputs, microprocessor, memory, storage
- B.
  
  Monitors, hard drives, memory, microprocessor, storage
- C.
  
  Modems, hard drives, storage, microprocessor, storage
4.

What is the brain or engine of a computer system?
- A.
  
  Hard drive
- B.
  
  Microprocessor
- C.
  
  Memory
5.

Which of the following is not an operating system used by personal computers?
- A.
  
  Windows
- B.
  
  Disk Operating System (DOS)
- C.
  
  Apple
6.

Which of the following is not one of the 5 types of computers when grouping by capabilities?
- A.
  
  Supercomputers, Mainframe Computers
- B.
  
  Mobile Computers, Desktops
- C.
  
  Servers, Macs
7.

Moore's Law states the amount of transistors in a microprocessor will accelerate with time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  There is no such law
8.

The main difference between hardware and software is that software is merely instructions where as hardware is actually something that can be touched.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Why is binary code an easy language for any digital computer?
- A.
  
  There are only 2 letters
- B.
  
  The 0 and 1 represent the basic states of on and off
10.

Which of the following is not a manufacturer of microprocessors?
- A.
  
  Intel
- B.
  
  AMD
- C.
  
  Apple
11.

ENIAC was one of the first digital computers. Where was it built and located?
- A.
  
  Philadephia, PA
- B.
  
  Washington, DC
- C.
  
  New York City, NY
12.

A mouse is an example of
- A.
  
  Outputs
- B.
  
  Inputs
- C.
  
  Software
13.

What is the on-chip memory of a microprocessor called?
- A.
  
  Cache memory
- B.
  
  Storage
- C.
  
  Random Access Memory
14.

What is the difference between RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory)?
- A.
  
  RAM is short term where ROM is long term
- B.
  
  RAM is long term where is ROM is short term
- C.
  
  There is no difference
15.

An Algorethmic Unit or Floating Point Unit could be found where?
- A.
  
  Storage
- B.
  
  Ports
- C.
  
  Microprocessor
16.

What are the places for input and output connection on a computer system called?
- A.
  
  Ports
- B.
  
  USBs
- C.
  
  Microprocessors
17.

Computer systems have a flow chart. What do we call the flow chart for how information enters and exits a computer system?
- A.
  
  System bus
- B.
  
  Port flows
- C.
  
  Architecure
18.

What is used to measure the capabilities of microprocessors?
- A.
  
  Gigahertz
- B.
  
  Gigabytes
- C.
  
  Megabytes
19.

There are two types of information in computers they are?
- A.
  
  Instructions, data
- B.
  
  Data, decimal code
- C.
  
  Decimal code, binary code
20.

Do smart phones (cell phones like a Droid or Iphone) have operating systems?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

What is the primary material used to make microprocessors?
- A.
  
  Silicon
- B.
  
  Gold
- C.
  
  Copper
22.

Who is the founder of Microsoft? Facebook?
- A.
  
  Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg
- B.
  
  Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg
- C.
  
  Bill Gates, Roger Mello