TEJIS Computer Science YEAR 3 1ST TERM
  • 1. 1. Which ancient civilization developed the Abacus, an early counting device?
A) Greeks
B) Chinese
C) Babylonians
D) Egyptians
  • 2. 2. What was the primary function of the Abacus?
A) To process information
B) To calculate astronomical positions
C) To store data
D) To perform arithmetic operations
  • 3. 3. Which device, developed in the 17th century, used beads to perform calculations?
A) Abacus (specifically, the Soroban)
B) Pascaline
C) Napier’s Bones
D) Calculating Clock
  • 4. 4. What type of computer uses continuous signals to represent data?
A) Digital
B) Analogue computer
C) Virtual computer
D) Hybrid
  • 5. 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of digital computers?
A) Has infinite precision
B) Uses continuous signals
C) Uses vacuum tubes
D) Processes data in discrete values
E) Processes data in discrete values
  • 6. 6. What type of computer combines the features of analogue and digital computers?
A) Hybrid computer
B) Supercomputer
C) Microcomputer
D) Mainframe computer
  • 7. 7. What is a primary advantage of hybrid computers?
A) High speed
B) Flexibility in processing
C) Increased accuracy
D) Low cost
E) Flexibility in processing
  • 8. 8. What is the primary function of a keyboard?
A) To control the cursor
B) To input text and commands
C) To display output on the screen
D) To input text and commands
E) To store data permanently
  • 9. 9. Which type of mouse uses a rolling ball to detect movement?
A) Mechanical mouse
B) Laser mouse
C) Optical mouse
D) Trackpad
  • 10. 10. What is the purpose of a scanner?
A) To input audio signals
B) To capture images and text
C) To store data temporarily
D) To print documents
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