Computing Fundamentals / Introduction to Computing

 ITE6100 Computing Fundamentals / Introduction to Computing

Computing has 4 steps, they are:	input, process, output, store
Who among the following is the father of Computer science?	Allen Turing
Information Technology involves the development, maintenance and use of computer systems, software and networks for the processing and distribution of data.	True
When a file is saved for the first time	A name must be given to identify it
Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to, Based on the lecture of Lesson 1.	1975
Which of these governs the interaction process between the user and the operating system?	User interface
Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to, Based on the lecture of Lesson 1. It is used by the first IBM personal computer as the Operating System	1981
Graphical User Interface ( GUI) has made computers easier to use because:	they used icons instead of commands
Using the picture and the clue given, Guess the Proper Year it is appropriated to, Based on the lecture of Lesson 1. Build the first computer that does simultaneous solving of equations	1911
It is a combination of hardware and software, which enables information sharing between computer devices.	network
It is use to programmed the first computers	machine language
Which device is required to connect to internet?	Modem
Which of the following statements is true?	Minicomputer operates more efficiently than Microcomputer.
Information is the result of processing a raw data.	True
What type of computers in a client-server system are client computers (most of the time).	Microcomputer
Hardware are the equipment used to process the data and create useful information.	True
Software is a program that consists of step-by-step instructions that tells the computer how to do its work.	True
What is hardware?	Is any computer part that has a physical structure
Information System is an integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for delivering information, knowledge and digital products.	True
It is the metal and plastic box which contains the computer's main components including the motherboard, central processing unit ( CPU), and power supply	Computer Case
One of the developer of the ENIAC	1943
What is Information Technology?	Technology allowing information to be used in the production of products & services
What is software?	any collection of instructions telling the hardware what to do
This port can be used to network and to connect to the Internet.	Ethernet Port
Software and Hardware manufacturer provides procedure manuals for their products and it can be in printed or electronic copy.	True
English Mathematician and Father of Computing	1800
It is the main program running on a computer. It manages the memory and processes of the computer, and all of its software and hardware	Operating System
These can be used for connecting almost any computer type including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.	USB Port
Which of the following stores output from a computer:	Flash Drive
Security software is designed to protect computers from the variety of viruses and unwanted intrusions	True
This is the another version of ENIAC that is commercially available for business and government	1946
Desktop Computer is a personal computer which can be moved easily and used in a variety of locations.	True
People are the commonly overlook part of the information system. And the reason why systems are created is to make end-user (people) more productive.	True
Grace Hopper develops the first computer language	1953
This is the another version of ENIAC that is commercially available for business and government	1946
Designs the Punch Card System	1890
Which of the following stores output from a computer:	Flash Drive
Which of these governs the interaction process between the user and the operating system?	User interface
It is used by the first IBM personal computer as the Operating System	1981
Which of the following statements is true?	Minicomputer operates more efficiently than Microcomputer.
People are the commonly overlook part of the information system. And the reason why systems are created is to make end-user (people) more productive.	True
Shugart leads the creation of this external storage	1971
This port can be used to network and to connect to the Internet.	Ethernet Port
Which device is required to connect to internet?	Modem
Software and Hardware manufacturer provides procedure manuals for their products and it can be in printed or electronic copy.	True
Hardware are the equipment used to process the data and create useful information.	True
It is use to programmed the first computers	machine language
Raw data are the unprocessed facts including text, numbers, images and sounds.	False
What type of computers in a client-server system are client computers (most of the time).	Microcomputer
What is Information Technology?	Technology allowing information to be used in the production of products & services
It is a combination of hardware and software, which enables information sharing between computer devices.	network
One of the developer of the ENIAC	1943
What is hardware?	Is any computer part that has a physical structure.
Information Technology involves the development, maintenance and use of computer systems, software and networks for the processing and distribution of data.	True
Build the first computer that does simultaneous solving of equations	1911
Who among the following is the father of Computer science?	Allen Turing
To increase the performance of my computer, I should add _______________.	add more RAM
The First commercially available portable computer by IBM	1975
Procedure is the guidelines for people to follow when using the software, hardware and data	True
How do you explain the CPU (Central Processing Unit) inside a computer?	The brain of the computer
Computing has 4 steps, they are:	input, process, output, store
Security software is designed to protect computers from the variety of viruses and unwanted intrusions	True
Software is a program that consists of step-by-step instructions that tells the computer how to do its work.	True
It is the first DRAM chip of the Intel Company	1970
When a file is saved for the first time	A name must be given to identify it
Information is the result of processing a raw data.	True
It is the metal and plastic box which contains the computer's main components including the motherboard, central processing unit ( CPU), and power supply	Computer Case
Graphical User Interface ( GUI) has made computers easier to use because:	they used icons instead of commands
These can be used for connecting almost any computer type including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.	USB Port
Desktop Computer is a personal computer which can be moved easily and used in a variety of locations.	True
It is the main program running on a computer. It manages the memory and processes of the computer, and all of its software and hardware.	Operating System
Which of these is used commonly to measure storage capacity	bytes
Personal Cloud storage is the combination of public and private cloud storage where some critical data resides in the enterprise’s private cloud while other data is stored and accessible from a public cloud storage provider.	False
What happens if there isn't enough RAM available?	Your computer slows down, as everything has to be loaded from the hard drive
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) Hard Disk is a standard electronic interface used between a computer motherboard’s data paths or bus and the computer’s disk storage devices.	False
The tem 'read/write time' refer to what?	How long it takes to read or write data to your computer
What is Random Access Memory (RAM)	All of the given
Why is it that computers use binary to read memory data?	Computers are made up of electronic switches
Co-Processor is a special set of circuits in a micro-processor chip that is designed to manipulate numbers or perform some other specialized function more quickly than the basic microprocessor circuits.	True
The term durability refers to	How easy that device can be damaged
Read-Only Memory is a memory chip that stores information or data in it and usually data written to or programmed to a ROM by the manufacturer or the computer engineer.	True
The term portability refers to	How easy to carry / transport your computer
The term capacity refers to	The amount of data that you can transfer to your computer
Blu-ray Disc is the next generation optical disc that can hold high-definition video due to its high capacity	True
Which three components are most important in Gaming computer when it comes to performance?	CPU, RAM, Graphics Card
What happens to the Main Memory / RAM data when we turn off the power?	All data is lost
It is a category of Application Software that are originally offered for general productivity and information retrieval including email, calendar, contacts, stock market and weather information	Mobile Applications
A ___ mobile operating s is a software that allows smartphones, tablet PCs and other devices to run applications and programs	mobile operating system
It is a category of Application Software that run applications for amusement, leisure, or as a diversion	Entertainment Software
It is a category of Application Software that allows the user to create and manage information, usually for individual projects within a department, in contrast to enterprise management.	Information Worker Software
It is a category of Application Software that provide common capabilities needed to support enterprise software systems.	Enterprise Infrastructure Software
This type of software includes a variety of PC utilities for managing and optimizing your computer systems	System Utility Software
The use of UNIX spread around the country and initially____ gave it away free.	Bell Labs
Windows XP (codename:_____) is a personal computer operating system produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT Family of operating system.	Whistler
It is a category of Application Software that generates print and electronic media for other to consume, most often in a commercial or educational settings.	Media Development Software
It is a category of Application Software that is related to content access software but has the content and/or features adapted for use in by educators or students.	Educational Software
It is a category of Application Software that simulates physical or abstract system for research, training or entertainment purposes	Simulation Software
It is a type of software that operates and controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer	Device Drivers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960’s had a time sharing operating system they called_____.	MULTICS
It is a category of Application Software that is used in developing hardware and software products.	Product Engineering Software
Windows 7 (codename: ________) is a personal computer operating system and was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009.	Blackcomb
_____  Million of Windows 8 licenses have been sold through January 2013, a number which includes both upgrades and sales to OEM for new PCs.	60
Windows 8.1 (codename:____) is an upgrade for Windows 8, a version of Windows NT, a computer operating system released by Microsoft.	Blue
It is a category of Application Software that is used primarily to access a content without editing but may include software that allows for content editing.	Content Access Software
This is the most important program that runs on a computer	Operating System
Fedora is a____ based operating system developed and supported by the Fedora Project as a partnership with Red Hat and volunteer contributors.	Linux
It is the way to arrange or configure a network.	Network Topology
It is a category of Application Software that are originally offered for general productivity and information retrieval including email, calendar, contacts, stock market and weather information	Mobile Applications
It is a server that is used by IP Networks to dynamically distribute network configuration parameters like IP address for interface and services.	DHCP Server
A Type of Network that is being utilized nowadays by individuals for their homes and apartments. This network allows all users to connect and share resources.	Home Network
It is a category of Application Software that allows the user to create and manage information, usually for individual projects within a department, in contrast to enterprise management.	Information Worker Software
Read-Only Memory is a memory chip that stores information or data in it and usually data written to or programmed to a ROM by the manufacturer or the computer engineer.	True
_____ Layer allows session establishment between processes running on different stations	Session
Expansion Slots is a mechanical components that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB).	False
Laser Printers are printers that used the same technology as to photocopying machines. It uses a laser light beam to produce images with excellent letter and graphics quality.	True
___ Layer formats the data to be presented to application layer. It can be viewed as the translator for the network	Presentation
Aspect Ratio is the distance between each pixel	False
It is a category of Application Software that is used in developing hardware and software products.	. Product Engineering Software
Control Unit performs two operations (arithmetic and logical).	False
Processor is the heart and brain of the computer because without this computer cannot do anything	True
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) Hard Disk is a standard electronic interface used between a computer motherboard’s data paths or bus and the computer’s disk storage devices.	False
This type of software includes a variety of PC utilities for managing and optimizing your computer systems	System Utility Software
ANSI stands for___________.	American National Standards Institute
It is a distributed communication framework of network process among service requestors, clients and service providers	Client-Server Model
_____ Layer ensures that message are delivered error-free in sequence and with no losses or duplications.	Transport
It is a category of Application Software that run applications for amusement, leisure, or as a diversion.	Entertainment Software
It is a category of Application Software that is used primarily to access a content without editing but may include software that allows for content editing.	Content Access Software
This is the most important program that runs on a computer	Operating System
A college student in Finland,______, developed a version of UNIX as an operating system for personal computer. He called it Linux	Linus Torvalds
Is a meta-network and constantly changing collection of thousands of individual networks intercommunicating with a common protocol?	Architecture
It is a type of software that operates and controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer	Device Drivers
IEEE stands for _____	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Copywright is a legal right credited by law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time.	False
It is a special type of application that prevents its user to access the computer system without paying its creator or subscribing/buying to its creator’s product or services.	Ransomware
It is a collection of individual data items that are stored in a highly structured way that represetnts a model of reality	Database
It is the main program running on a computer. It manages the memory and processes of the computer, and all of its software and hardware.	Operating System
Graphical User Interface ( GUI) has made computers easier to use because:	they used icons instead of commands
One of the greatest contribution of ISO in the Computer networking industry because it is used by company as their references	OSI Mode
Which of the following is the reason to Denormalize a Table?	Remove redundant information
It is a model that provides end-to-end connectivity specifying how data should be packetized, addressed, transmitted, routed and received at the destination. This model is maintained by the IETF.	TCP/IP Model
____ Layer is concerned with the transmission and reception of the unstructured raw bit stream over the physical medium	Physica
What happens if there isn't enough RAM available?	Your computer slows down, as everything has to be loaded from the hard drive
It is a type of software that operates and controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer.	Device Drivers
A series of rules that your databases table structure must pass in order to be considered a good relational design.	Normalization
The term durability refers to	How easy that device can be damaged
Which of the following is not a Relational Database Management System?	Python
Control Unit performs two operations (arithmetic and logical)	False
It is the term used to describe an individual’s anonymity and how safe they feel in a website location.	Microsoft Visio
It is use to programmed the first computers	. machine language
Desktop Computer is a personal computer which can be moved easily and used in a variety of locations.	True
Shugart leads the creation of this external storage	1971
It is the process of copying and archiving the computer data so that it may be used to restore its original data after a data loss event	Back-up
What is Random Access Memory (RAM)	All of the given
What type of computers in a client-server system are client computers (most of the time).	Microcompute
Which of the following are not included in the Database Development Life Cycle?	Testing
Read-Only Memory is a memory chip that stores information or data in it and usually data written to or programmed to a ROM by the manufacturer or the computer engineer.	True
This hardware is commonly known as the Layer 3 Hardware because it uses logical addresses to forward the information from the sender to its destination.	Router
When a file is saved for the first time	A name must be given to identify it
It is a server that is used by IP Networks to dynamically distribute network configuration parameters like IP address for interface and services.	DHCP Server
This port can be used to network and to connect to the Internet.	Ethernet Port
It is the smallest grouping among the Internet Technologies.	Local Area Network
Who among the following is the father of Computer science?	Allen Turing
Which three components are most important in Gaming computer when it comes to performance?	CPU, RAM, Graphics Card
Computer Security is very important to learn because it enables the people to carry out their jobs, education and research, it supports critical business process and lastly it protects personal and sensitive information	True
ANSI stands for ______	American National Standards Institute
It is the fast-growing area of crime because more and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities.	Cyber Crime
The term portability refers to	How easy to carry / transport your computer
Service Pack or Updates are piece of software release by software vendors, mainly to address security vulnerabilities in their existing products.	True
It is a software application that brings potential harm to your computer because it disrupt your computer operation by installing Trojan, viruses, worms, spyware, adware and other software that does malicious intent.	Malware
______ Layer controls the operations of the subnet, deciding which physical path the data takes.	Network
It is the relationship of one data to another data.	Cardinality
Layer provides error-free transfer of data frames from one node to another over Physical layer	Data Link
A maintenance utility included in Microsoft Windows that is used to free up disk spaces on the computer hard drive.	Disk Cleanup
It is a network created when two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer.	Peer-to-Peer Model
It is an additional type of Database that is useful in any database design because they help support the business rules that you established while gathering the requirements for the system.	Lookup Table
It is a software application installed in your computer that is spying in your data, meaning this software gets information from your computer without you knowing it and sends it to the attacker or the hacker.	Spyware
It is a category of Application Software that generates print and electronic media for other to consume, most often in a commercial or educational settings.	Media Development Software
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Relational database?	Order of Either the columns or rows is very significant
It is a simple toggling property in the column of the table in MySQL or SQL that make the field required.	Not Null
It is a virus that replicates itself to infect the whole computer and typically used by attacker to make a DoS or Denial of Service attack	Worms
is an open source Debian-based Linux distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd.	Ubuntu
It is the data type used by Oracle Databases.	CLOB Data Type
Why is it that computers use binary to read memory data?	Computers are made up of electronic switches
Firewall is the process of converting a data or information into another form also known as cipher text.	False
A special type of software that is used to hide malware, bots and worms. This software should be installed in the target computer	Rootkits
This are set of rules that governs a communication or the exchange of information.	Protocol
Honey Pot is a software application that scans your whole computer’s hard drives and folders for possible malware or virus infections.	False
Bootstrap Loader is a part of the BIOS that test the computer hardware and make sure that no errors exist before loading the operating system.	False
A Type of Wireless Area Network that works within a very small area – your immediate surroundings.	Local Area Network
It is a server that translates the public IP Address into Domain Names	DNS Server
A type of wireless transmission that uses electromagnetic waves to transmit data through air. Transmission is usually measured in Hertz and One Hertz is equivalent to one cycle per second.	Radio Frequency