INF 103 week 1 Quiz

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.