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Kindly note that you will be presented with 50 questions randomized from the NOUN question bank. Make sure to take the quiz multiple times so you can get familiar with the questions and answers, as new questions are randomized in each attempt.
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GST103
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1. ______________ counts the data it deals with whether representing numbers, letters or other symbols, are converted into binary form on input to the computer.
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2. All the electronic components in a PC are mounted on a piece of fiberglass called the____________.
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3. _____________ Computer measures rather than counts.
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4. The computer hardware comprises the input unit, processing unit and_____________.
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5. The two most common monitor sizes are ______________
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6. ______________is used for purposes such as holding the program and its data
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7. ALGOL was developed in the year_____________
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8. The computer system is made up of the ______________and_______________.
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9. ______________ scanners look and act more like fax machines.
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10. A _____________ is an organized collection of data that allows for modification taking care of different users view.
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11. An _____________ is a computer program that accepts a source program in assembly language program reads and translates the entire program into an equivalent program in machine language called the object
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12. The _____________ emits the computer’s sound output.
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13. A _____________ is a series of coded instructions showing the logical steps the computer follows to solve a given problem.
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14. A ______________ works by dividing an image into microscopic rows and columns and measuring, like the film in a camera how much light reflects from each individual intersection of the rows and columns.
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15. LAN stands for_______________
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16. A printed material is often called _____________
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17. _______________ is an application mainly designed for numerical figures and reports
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18. _____________ is one of the greatest threats to computers and computer applications.
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19. The physical components of the computer are called the_______________
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20. The first general purpose programmable electronic computer was the______________
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21. A _____________is basically defined as a tool or machine used for processing data to give required information.
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22. CPU stands for Central ____________ Unit.
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23. Series of programs linked together make up a ______________
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24. The _____________is the longest key found on most keyboards and it erases characters at the cursor position or gives blank space when pressed.
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25. The ____________method of data processing involves the use of chalk, wall, pen pencil and the like.
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26. ALU is the acronym for______________
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27. The _____________generation of computer saw the first two supercomputers designed specifically for numeric processing in scientific applications.
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28. The _____________method of data processing involves the use of machines such as typewriter, roneo machines, adding machines and the like.
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29. The basic types of computer are Digital, Analog and ________________
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30. Computer is fast becoming the universal machine of the ___________century.
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31. The Second Generation of computer was_____________
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32. True or False. Fiberglass can conduct electricity.
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33. ______________hold data in the form of physical variables rather than numerical quantities
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34. A ______________ is used to create, edit, save and print reports.
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35. When a computer is switched on and running a program, ____________is used for purposes such as holding the program and its data
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36. The purpose of an ______________ is to provide an environment in which a user may execute programs.
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37. _____________ represent its variable in the form of digits.
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38. When the ___________ key is pressed, the capital letters on the alphanumeric keys are activated.
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39. The computer hardware are driven by the_______________
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40. ______________are the series of instructions that enable the computer to perform a task or group of tasks
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41. The _____________Computers have memory capacity in the range 128K bytes to 256 Kbytes
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42. The speed of a CPU is measured in ____________
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43. ______________ are used with game software and help the user more effectively control the actions of computer-simulated airplanes or arcade-style games.
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44. SSI stands for_______________
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45. The _____________ Key deletes the characters to the left of the cursor when pressed and all other characters to the right of the cursor are shifted one space to the left.
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46. A small battery powers a ___________ to keep track of the time when the PC is turned off.
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47. One of the biggest fears of having computers are ______________
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48. In_____________, Seymour Cray developed the CDC 6600
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49. By the 1950s programmers were using a symbolic notation known as ______________
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50. The mechanical operations are basically ____________in nature.
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