INF103 Computer Literacy
Week 1 Quiz (All correct)
Question 1.
In the 1970s which company developed computer innovations such as the mouse, graphical user interface, and word processors? (Points : 1)
Microsoft
IBM
Xerox
Apple
Question 2.
Digital literacy is a skill that is important for: (Points : 1)
utilizing computers effectively.
counting numbers.
reading digits.
hacking computer information.
Question 3.
A significant and powerful aspect of the Java language is the: (Points : 1)
Source program.
Applet.
Compiler.
Object program.
Question 4.
Which of the following is NOT an example of systems software? (Points : 1)
Operating systems
Utilities
Device drivers
Applications
Question 5.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the von Neumann architecture of a computer? (Points : 1)
Memory
Arithmetic logic unit
Control unit
Monitor
Question 6.
Literacy is best defined as knowing how to: (Points : 1)
walk and talk.
memorize and recite.
read and write.
think and dream.
Question 7.
Not all Apple products have been successful. Which of the following was not initially a commercial success? (Points : 1)
Lisa
Mac
Apple II
PC
Question 8.
How many generations of computer languages have there been since the middle of the 20th century? (Points : 1)
3
4
5
6
Question 9.
If someone was concerned about identify theft, they would be interested in learning more about: (Points : 1)
computer piracy.
computer security.
computer viruses.
computer impact.
Question 10.
Which action BEST describes a branch in a computer program? (Points : 1)
It jumps to a non-sequential line number.
It moves one line number ahead.
It moves one line number backwards.
It stays on the same line number and calculates new data.
