120 OBJECTIVE Q&A Components of Computers B7 To B9 KingLion
120 OBJECTIVE Q&A Components of Computers B7 To B9 KingLion
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BASIC 7
Generation of Computers; the Architecture C. Motherboard
of a CPU D. Microchip
2. Fourth-generation computers are often 7. The main function of the Arithmetic Logic
characterized by being Unit (ALU) within the CPU is to
A. user-friendly A. manage and control all the operations of
B. incompatible with modern software the computer
C. bulky B. perform mathematical calculations on data
D. electrically inefficient C. store data and instructions temporarily
D. decode and execute instructions
3. Which of the following is a type of
technology that is used by fourth-generation 8. A student is preparing a report on the
computers for secondary storage? history of computing. They need to identify
A. Optical discs which generation of computers used vacuum
B. Transistors tubes. Which of these is the correct answer?
C. Punch Cards A. First generation
D. Microchips B. Second generation
C. Third generation
4. A notable architectural feature of D. Fourth generation
processors in fourth-generation computers is
A. single-core processing 9. What effect did integrated circuits have on
B. reliance on vacuum tubes computers since they were introduced?
C. enhanced graphics processing A. They produce lots of heat
D. dependence on analog signals B. Computers became more compact
C. Computers became slow in processing data
Use the image shown in Figure 1 below to D. Electricity consumption by computers
answer questions 5 and 6. increased.
14. In quantum computing, the state in which 19. A school librarian wants to digitize the old
two or more qubits are linked together such journals in the library without manual input.
that they share the same qualities is called To do this, the librarian needs a/an
A. superposition A. Optical character recognition reader
B. entanglement B. Barcode scanner
C. parallel processing C. Optical mark reader
D. quantum mechanics D. Digitizer
15. One of the key features of AI tools is that 20. To process the information stored on
A. they are very reliable and free from errors debit cards such as the VISA Card, banks
B. they are trained with data and algorithms make use of a device known as
C. they require no human input to function A. Magnetic stripe card reader
D. they can handle more complex problems B. Magnetic character recognition reader
that classical computers cannot solve. C. Pin and chip reader
D. Optical card reader
Output Devices: Printers
Use the image shown in Figure 1 below to
answer questions 21 and 22 25. An architect wants to create a physical
model of a building design. Which output
device should they use?
A. Braille Printer
B. 3D Printer
C. Plotter
D. Projector
31. Printers are used to produce physical 36. One disadvantage of a Solid State Drive is
hard copies of digital information. Which of that
these does not produce output on paper? A. It can be relatively more expensive.
A. Inkjet printer B. It is has faster write speeds
B. LaserJet printer C. It has no rotating platters
C. 3D printer D. It consumes less energy.
D. Thermal wax printer
37. Flash memory storage includes all the
32. The category of printers that operate by a following except
striking mechanism is A. Solid-State Drive
A. impact printers B. Memory cards
B. inkjet printers C. USB flash drives
C. non-impact printers D. Hard Disk Drive
D. large format printers
38. The type of flash memory storage which
are built directly into electronic devices such
Storage Devices (Flash Memory/ Solid as smartphones and cameras are
State) A. Embedded flash memory cards
B. USB flash drives
33. A customer is looking for a durable C. Hybrid Hard Drives
alternative to a hard disk without moving D. SD Cards
parts for their laptop. What should they pick?
A. Solid-State Drive 39. In Hybrid Hard Drives, the most
B. Hard Disk Drive frequently accessed files are stored in the
C. Solid-State Hybrid Drive A. SSD cache
D. USB Flash Drive B. HDD Cache
C. HDD platters
34. A student needs a portable storage device D. None of the above.
with both flash memory and a USB interface
for easy data transfer. Which of these would 40. Which of the following flash memory
be most suitable? storage could potentially have the highest
A. Internal Hard Disk maximum storage capacity?
B. Solid State Drive A. Memory card
C. USB Flash Drive B. Solid-state hybrid drive
D. External Hard Drive C. USB flash drive
D. Embedded flash memory card
BASIC 9
Trends in the Next Generation of 6. The development of new technologies in
Computers; the Google Quantum newer computer generations are also
Computer accompanied with problems such as
A. increase in cybercrimes
1. New technologies are expected to be seen
B. increase in memory capacity
in the future generations of computers. Which
C. automation of tasks
one of the following is not a new trend
D. ease of accessibility of smart devices
expected to be seen?
A. Internet of things
7. Artificial intelligence is a common feature
B. AI integration into devices
expected in latest computing devices. A key
C. Serial processing
disadvantage with the use of devices with AI
D. Quantum computing
integration is
A. boost in productivity
2. One of the new technologies that can be
B. enhanced security
used for mass storage and deployment of
C. invasion of personal data privacy
applications over the internet is
D. convenience of use
A. flash memory storage
B. cloud storage
8. The Sycamore quantum processor was
C. optical storage
developed by
D. magnetic storage
A. Open AI
B. Google Quantum AI
3. Foldable displays and wearable devices are
C. IBM Quantum
characteristic features of
D. Microsoft Quantum
A. the third generation of computers
B. the fourth generation of computers
9. The basic unit of information used in
C. the first generation of computers
quantum computing is
D. the next generation of computers
A. bit
B. quantum
4. For newer generation of computers, the
C. qubit
size of computing devices are expected to
D. byte
A. increase
B. reduce
10. Quantum computers are manufactured to
C. remain the same
solve
D. none of the above
A. specific complex problems
B. everyday tasks
5. Which of these statements are true about
C. very simple problems
the features to be seen in the next generation
D. mental problems
of computers?
I. Less consumption of power
11. In 2019, the Sycamore attained quantum
II. Decreased storage capacity
supremacy. What does quantum supremacy
III. 5G connectivity
refer to?
A. Complete dominance of quantum
A. I and III only
computers over supercomputers
B. I only
B. A quantum computer outperforming
C. II and III only
classical computers in a specific task
D. I and II only
C. The ability of quantum computers to solve
any computational problem 17. A class is preparing a presentation on the
D. The best form of quantum computing various features of perceptual computing
technology technology. What should they not include?
A. Mind reading
12. How many qubits did the Google quantum B. Hand and finger tracking
computer effectively use to attain its quantum C. Head and eye tracking
supremacy? D. Facial recognition
A. 53 qubits
B. 56 qubits 18. During a computing practical lesson, a
C. 54 qubits teacher asked the learners to identify which
D. 55 qubits devices have perceptual computing features.
Pick the odd one out.
13. A group of students are asked to explain A. ergonomic keyboard
the concept of a qubit to their classmates. B. virtual reality headset
What should they say a qubit can do that a C. smart security camera
classical bit cannot? Qubits can D. smartphones
A. Represent data in binary form
B. Exist in multiple states simultaneously 19. Areas in which perceptual computing
C. Store more than one value at a time technology is applied in everyday life includes
D. Perform calculations in parallel all the following except
A. health and fitness
14. Quantum computers are built to solve B. entertainment
problems in all the following areas except C. security systems
A. Material science D. drug discovery
B. Cryptography
C. Drug discovery
D. Folder management Uses of Output Devices (Wearable
Displays, E-books & E-paper)
34. The type of storage system used to store 38. A parent wants to set up a central hub for
data that can be accessed by a local group of managing and accessing music, videos and
interconnected computing devices is graphics content within their home network.
A. primary storage What type of technology should they use?
B. secondary storage A. Cloud server
C. network storage B. Media server
D. holographic storage C. Direct attached storage
D. Storage area network
35. A teacher asks about a storage system
that uses laser beams to store data as three- 39. There are various advantages of using
dimensional images. Which technology is cloud storage services. Which of the following
being referred to? is not a benefit of cloud storage?
A. Holographic storage A. It can be accessed from anywhere with an
B. Cloud storage internet connection
C. Smart cards B. It is not scalable
D. Network storage C. It has security features like encryption and
access control
36. A company that wants a storage solution D. It is often more cost-effective than physical
which ensures data safety from failures and storage infrastructure
disasters must choose
A. Flash memory storage 40. A security firm wants a portable storage
B. Optical storage system with an embedded microchip for
C. Network storage storing and processing data. Which storage
D. Cloud storage system should they choose?
A. Direct attached storage
37. A student wants to know the benefits of B. Network attached storage
using smart cards. What is one advantage C. Smart cards
about smart cards? D. Holographic storage
A. They are more expensive than regular
plastic cards
B. They require no compatible card reader
ANSWERS
BASIC 7
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