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