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