-all calculating machines
-all types and models of computers based on the same scientific and technical principles
-set of computers designed for processing, storage and transfer of information
-successive types of Pentium processor
-successive types of Celeron processor
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What were the electronic computers of the second generation based upon?
-vacuum bulbs
-relays
-transistors
-resistors and diodes
-microchips
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What are the computers of the fourth generation based upon?
-vacuum bulbs
- microprocessor
-transistors
-resistors and diodes
-microchips
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What are the computers of the third generation based upon?
-vacuum bulbs
-microprocessor
-transistors
-resistors and diodes
- microchips
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What is the generation of computers, which were based on vacuum bulbs?
- first
-second
-third
-fourth
-fifth
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What is the generation of computers, which were based on transistors?
-first
- second
-third
-fourth
-fifth
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What is the generation of computers, which were based on microchips?
-first
-second
- third
-fourth
-fifth
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What is the generation of computers, which are based on microprocessors?
-first
-second
-third
- fourth
-fifth
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How many computer generations had been created up to now?
-One
-Two
-Three
- Four
-Five
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What is computer architecture?
-The use of computers in architecture
-Creation of different construction projects on the computer
-The way the computer case, monitor, mouse and keyboard designed
-The theory behind the design of a computer
-The theoretical knowledge of building-up a computer from separate parts
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What is the most common goal of computer architecture?
-To design the fastest and the most powerful computer
-To find a balance between the cost and performance of a computer
-To create an artificial intelligence system
-To sell as many computers as possible
-To design a new generation of computers
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What is NOT the part of a processor?
-Arithmetic and Logical Unit
-Registers
-The Control Unit
-Clock
-Processing Unit
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A modem is used to _____.
-change only analog signals to digital signals
-connect two computers using telephone lines
-connect two computers using a satellite uplink
-connect a computer to a shared printer
-change only digital signals to analog signals
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A silicon chip produced using the special technology, which contains transistors and is the main part of a computer is called:
- RAM;
- Hard disk;
- Processor;
- Computer case;
- Coprocessor.
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What is the primary purpose of CPU:
- Organization of information processing;
- Visualizing the information;
- Handling the external devices;
- Inputting the information into a computer;
- Printing the information.
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Indicate the input device:
- Floppy disk drive;
- Microprocessor;
- Keyboard;
- Printer;
- Monitor.
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What PC device is intended for long-time storage of information:
- RAM;
- Hard disk drive;
- The central processing unit;
- The system board;
- Disk drive on liquid magnetic disks.
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What is the chip set:
- Chip of the motherboard;
- The transistor of the processor;
- The transistor of the coprocessor;
- System bus;
- Electronic card.
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What element of the motherboard has its own power supply:
- BIOS;
- Processor;
- Coprocessor;
- System bus;
- RAM.
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What element of the motherboard has its own software:
- BIOS;
- Processor;
- Coprocessor;
- System bus;
- RAM.
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What minimum size of RAM is necessary to operate Windows XP:
- 64 Mb;
- 32 Mb;
- 8 Mb;
- 128 Mb;
- 10 Mb.
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Opening in the back of the computer to allow devices to connect to peripheral cards
- magnetic disk
- port
- processor
- power supply
- keyboard
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Any path that data travels inside the computer
- removable media
- magnetic disk
- network
- bus
- trackball
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Recordable compact disk which cannot be erased to be written on again.
- CD-RW
- magnetic disk
- CD-R
- plotter
- hard disk drive
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Rewritable compact disk which can be erased to be written on again
- modem
- CD-RW
- BIOS
- hard disk drive
- bus
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An electronic device that executes the instructions in a program. A computer has four functions: inputs data, processes data, produces output, and stores results
- diskette
- keyboard
- removable media
- computer
- internal memory
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Central processing unit of the computer
- plotter
- mouse
- processor
- diskette
- removable media
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Device which takes still photos but records the pictures on computer disks or memory chips
- Read Only Memory (ROM)
- power supply
- keyboard
- digital camera
- peripheral device
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Device used to receive the paper-copy of information stored in the computer
- optical disk
- motherboard
- modem
- printer
- trackball
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File that gives directions to the computer on how to use a device connected to the computer
- peripheral device
- Read Only Memory (ROM)
- driver
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- removable media
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Device that plugs into a slot on the motherboard
- port
- monitor
- expansion card
- mouse
- external memory
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Device which is plugged into the back of a computer
- CD-R
- external device
- processor
- hard disk drive
- optical disk
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Device that is moved by hand over the document or picture to convert it to a digital image
- keyboard
- hand scanner
- digital camera
- plotter
- internal device
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Magnetic storage device usually installed inside the computer's case
- external device
- internal device
- hard disk drive
- removable media
- bus
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Device used to give the computer data or commands; includes keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
- CD-RW
- bus
- input device
- optical disk
- motherboard
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Device that plugs into a slot inside a computer
- plotter
- hard disk drive
- driver
- internal device
- external device
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Input device with keys for letters of the alphabet, numbers, and various symbols.
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- CD-ROM
- keyboard
- motherboard
- plotter
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Storage device which uses magnetism of the surface to store data
- magnetic disk
- computer
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- mouse
- printer
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Device where the computer stores the data and commands that are currently being used.
- internal memory
- motherboard
- plotter
- CD-ROM
- monitor
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Device which translates between the analog phone line and the digital computer.
- network
- modem
- joystick
- printer
- monitor
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Device which displays computer output.
- joystick
- internal memory
- monitor
- optical disk
- hand scanner
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Main circuit board of the computer; has on it the CPU, memory boards, device boards, power plugs, etc.
- network
- motherboard
- expansion card
- UPS
- computer
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A set of computers which are linked together on a permanent basis
- monitor
- power button
- network
- BIOS
- internal memory
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Combination of surge protector, power line conditioner, and battery power supply
- optical disk
- CD-RW
- UPS
- modem
- printer
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A storage medium which uses tiny lasers to create peaks and valleys in a plastic layer on a circular disk
- plotter
- bus
- hard disk drive
- digital camera
- optical disk
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Device that captures a whole page and convert it to digital image
- external device
- CD-ROM
- internal device
- page scanner
- modem
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Printer used for very wide pages like architectural or engineering drawings
- scanner
- plotter
- UPS
- driver
- peripheral device
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On/off switch for your computer
- trackball
- power supply
- bus
- power button
- page scanner
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Converts the electricity from the wall outlet into the flavor that the computer can digest
- external device
- UPS
- keyboard
- power supply
- mouse
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Main memory. Volatile memory that is erased when power is turned off.
- internal device
- mouse
- Read Only Memory (ROM)
- hard disk drive
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
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The programs (instructions) that tell the computer what to do
- software
- shareware
- freeware
- system software
- hardware
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The physical parts of the computer
- system software
- hardware
- shareware
- software
- freeware
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Printer that forms characters using row(s) of pins, 9, 18, or 24 which impact the ribbon on top of the paper is called:
- jet printer
- laser printer
- matrix printer
- plotter
- thermal printer
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Printer that sprays ink onto paper to form characters is called:
- plotter
- laser printer
- jet printer
- matrix printer
- thermal printer
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Printer that uses heat on chemically treated paper to form characters, like some fax machines. is called:
- thermal printer
- laser printer
- jet printer
- plotter
- matrix printer
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Printer that uses coherent optical radiation to form the characters on paperis called:
- jet printer
- plotter
- thermal printer
- laser printer
- matrix printer
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Printer used for very wide pages like architectural or engineering drawings is called:
- jet printer
- laser printer
- thermal printer
- plotter
- matrix printer
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Personal computer small enough to fit in your hand. is called:
- main frame
- desktop computer
- laptop
- palm-top
- supercomputer
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Personal computer that will fit nicely on a desk is called:
- palm-top
- desktop computer
- main frame
- supercomputer
- laptop
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Portable personal computer with a screen in the cover is called:
- desktop computer
- palm-top
- supercomputer
- laptop
- main frame
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to display help?
- CTRL+Q
- F2
- CTRL+F1
- F1
- CTRL+\
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to view files?
- F10
- ENTER
- INSERT
- CTRL+L
- F3
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to edit files?
- ALT+F10
- F4
- CTRL+ENTER
- ALT+F2
- F5
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to copy files?
- CTRL+T
- CTRL+L
- ENTER
- F5
- F10
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to rename or move files?
- ALT+F7
- TAB
- F6
- F9
- F8
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to create directory?
- CTRL+U
- F8
- CTRL+L
- F3
- F7
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to delete files?
- CTRL+ENTER
- SHIFT+ENTER
- F8
- F9
- CTRL+T
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to switch between left and right file list?
- F6
- INSERT
- TAB
- SHIFT+ENTER
- F3
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to change directory/run program/execute command line?
- CTRL+F2
- ALT+F2
- F7
- CTRL+L
- ENTER
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to change left drive?
- CTRL+F2
- CTRL+T
- ALT+F1
- F2
- F5
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to change right drive?
- ALT+F2
- CTRL+\
- CTRL+L
- ENTER
- CTRL+F2
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to hide/show left file panel?
- ALT+F1
- CTRL+L
- F7
- ALT+F10
- CTRL+F1
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Which key or key combination in Free Commander allows to hide/show right file panel?
- ALT+F2
- CTRL+\
- ALT+F10
- F6
- CTRL+F2
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What is the function for F1 in Free Commander?
- activate the menu bar
- quit
- rename or move files
- display help
- hide/show right file panel
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What is the function for F2 in Free Commander?
- exchange left and right file panels
- find files
- display user menu
- move to the root directory of the current drive
- rename or move files
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What is the function for F3 in Free Commander?
- hide/show right file panel
- exchange left and right file panels
- show quick view panel
- view files
- create directory
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What is the function for F4 in Free Commander?
- get information on available memory and hdd resources
- edit files
- execute the file or open the directory in windows explorer
- show directory tree panel
- view files
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What is the function for F5 in Free Commander?
- display help
- open a dialog box with the current directory tree
- create a new file and edit it
- copy files
- change left drive
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What is the function for F6 in Free Commander?
- show directory tree panel
- rename or move files
- select file or directory
- activate the menu bar
- show quick view panel
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What is the function for F7 in Free Commander?
- display help
- quit
- create directory
- open a dialog box with the current directory tree
- hide/show right file panel
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What is the function for F8 in Free Commander?
- change right drive
- delete files
- display help
- get information on available memory and hdd resources
- create a new file and edit it
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What is the function for TAB in Free Commander?
- switch between left and right file list
- exchange left and right file panels
- change left drive
- edit files
- change directory/run program/execute command line
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What is the function for INSERT in Free Commander?
- delete files
- change right drive
- select file or directory
- hide/show left file panel
- move to the root directory of the current drive
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What is the function for ALT+F1 in Free Commander?
- hide/show right file panel
- activate the menu bar
- switch between left and right file list
- change left drive
- insert current file name into the command line
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What is the function for ALT+F2 in Free Commander?
- quit
- execute the file or open the directory in windows explorer
- edit files
- change right drive
- show directory tree panel
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What is the function for ALT+F7 in Free Commander?
- view files
- switch between left and right file list
- change directory/run program/execute command line
- find files
- change left drive
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What is the function for CTRL+F1 in Free Commander?
- exchange left and right file panels
- find files
- display help
- move to the root directory of the current drive
- hide/show left file panel
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What is the function for CTRL+F2 in Free Commander?
- change directory/run program/execute command line
- quit
- copy files
- hide/show right file panel
- insert current file name into the command line
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Free Commander is an example of
- operating system
- hardware
- driver
- file-shell program
- Norton Commander
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What was the prototype for Free Commander?
- Norton Utilities
- Norton Commander
- MS-DOS
- Windows Explorer
- Microsoft Word
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Which of these programs is a file shell?
- Notepad
- Wordpad
- Windows Explorer
- Norton Commander
- Media player
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Which of these programs is a file shell?
- Free Commander
- Wordpad
- Windows Explorer
- MS-DOS
- Media player
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