Types Of Computer (Long Test)
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- 1.
Personal Digital ________________
Explanation
PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant
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- 2.
Considered as the most expensive and the most powerful computer.
- A.
Personal Computer
- B.
Supercomputer
- C.
Laptop
- D.
PDA
Correct Answer
B. SupercomputerExplanation
The supercomputers are the biggest and fastest machines today and they are used when billion or even trillions of calculations are required. These machines are applied in nuclear weapon development, accurate weather forecasting and as host processors for local computer. and time sharing networks. Super computers have capabilities far beyond even the traditional large-scale systems. Their speed ranges from 100 million-instruction-per-second to well over three billion. Because of their size, supercomputers sacrifice a certain amount of flexibility. They are therefore not ideal for providing a variety of user services. For this reason, supercomputers may need the assistance of a medium-size general purpose machines (usually called front-end processor) to handle minor programs or perform slower speed or smaller volume operation.
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- 3.
Not a Personal Computer.
- A.
PDA
- B.
Laptop
- C.
Mainframe
- D.
Tablet
Correct Answer
C. MainframeExplanation
Personal Computers come in different forms such as desktops, laptops and personal digital assistants. Let us look at each of these types of computers.
1. Desktop
2. Netbook
3. PDA
4. Server 5. Laptop
6. Wearable Computer
7. Tablet
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- 4.
Intended to use on a single location
- A.
PDA
- B.
Tablet
- C.
Laptop
- D.
Desktop
Correct Answer
D. DesktopExplanation
Desktop computers are larger and not meant to be portable. They usually sit in one place on a desk or table and are plugged into a wall outlet for power.
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- 5.
No Optical drive
- A.
Notebook
- B.
Netbook
- C.
Personal Computer
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. NetbookExplanation
At their inception in late 2007 as smaller notebooks optimized for low weight and low cost — netbooks omitted certain features (e.g., the optical drive), featured smaller screens and keyboards, and offered reduced computing power when compared to a full-sized laptop.
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- 6.
Computer can't process information very fast.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
1. The computer processes information very fast.
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- 7.
Computers ________ correct wrong instructions.
- A.
Cannot
- B.
Can
Correct Answer
A. CannotExplanation
The computer cannot correct wrong instruction.
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- 8.
Extinct type of computers
- A.
Hybrid
- B.
Analog
- C.
Digital
Correct Answer
B. AnalogExplanation
The analog computer is almost an extinct type of computer these days.
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- 9.
The computer enables one to restore or bring back any of his works.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The computer enables one to restore or bring back any of his works.
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- 10.
Dumb terminals are network work station
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Dumb terminals are not considered to be network workstations (client workstations on the network are capable of running programs independently of the server, but a terminal is not capable of independent processing).
They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network.
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- 11.
Not a Tablet Computer
- A.
Convertible
- B.
Slate
- C.
Nugget
- D.
Rugged
Correct Answer
C. NuggetExplanation
Types of Tablet Computer
1. Convertible
2. Slate
3. Rugged
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- 12.
Computers cannot generate information on its own.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Computers cannot generate information on its own.
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- 13.
Multitasking means _______________.
- A.
Can do two or more things at the same time
- B.
One at a time
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Can do two or more things at the same timeExplanation
Multitasking refers to the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously or switch between tasks rapidly. It involves dividing one's attention and focus among multiple activities, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency. This contrasts with the option of completing tasks one at a time, which implies a sequential approach. Therefore, the correct answer "Can do two or more things at the same time" accurately defines multitasking.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In computer Garbage In Garbage Out (GIGO) means _____________.
- A.
Input wrong data means wrong output (information)
- B.
Good Input, Good Output
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Input wrong data means wrong output (information)Explanation
The computer will give you wrong information if you feed it with wrong data.
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- 15.
A type of Tablet PC that is almost similar to a laptop
- A.
Convertible
- B.
Slate
- C.
Rugged
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. ConvertibleExplanation
The convertible Tablet PC is much like a laptop. In fact, at first glance you would be hard pressed to see any different at all.
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- 16.
A type of tablet PC that is extremely durable.
- A.
Convertible
- B.
Slate
- C.
Rugged
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. RuggedExplanation
The rugged Tablet PC is designed to be extremely durable. It's built with a shock-mounted internal hard drive and a protective shell that can handle almost any sudden drop. They are very functional computers for a person who needs to conduct research or work out in the field, where accidents are more likely to happen.
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- 17.
Limitation of computer that once you enter wrong data it will appear on your final report.
- A.
The computer can only do what you tell it to do
- B.
It cannot generate information on its own
- C.
The computer will give you wrong information, if you feed it The computer will give you wrong information, if you feed it wrong data
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The computer will give you wrong information, if you feed it The computer will give you wrong information, if you feed it wrong dataExplanation
The computer will give you wrong information if you feed it with wrong data. The computer cannot distinguish between correct data and wrong data. Thus, if you feed your computer with wrong data, it will result with the computer giving wrong information.
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- 18.
The Slate Tablet PC is smilar to a Laptop
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The slate Tablet PC was designed to be lightweight, sleek and extremely portable. The slate looks very similar to an enlarged version of a PDA. Slates are fairly powerful PC computers with a high level of functionality.
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- 19.
Computer is automatic means ______________.
- A.
You dont have to wait long for a computer to do a certain job
- B.
It took time for you to get the output from a computer
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. You dont have to wait long for a computer to do a certain jobExplanation
It is automatic. You don’t have to wait long for a computer to do a certain job. Most of the time, you just have to click a button and the computer’s processor will do the rest of the work.
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- 20.
Digital computer use digital circuit and are designed to operate on two states which is 0 and ___
Correct Answer
1
oneExplanation
Digital Computers - They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two states, namely bits 0 and 1. They are analogous to states ON and OFF. Data on these computers is represented as a series of 0s and 1s.
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