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Color or Monochrome (C/M)? THE COMPUTER QUIZ A Scott Miller Production Have a nice day... THE COMPUTER QUIZ A Scott Miller Production O This program will test and rate your general knowledge of computers. The quiz O will cover all facets of computers, their history, their design and their many O applications. In all there are 100 varied questions to test your knowledge. O The quiz is played like a game. You begin with three men and lose a man for O each incorrect answer. However, for every 10 correct answers you earn a bonus O man. If you complete the quiz you receive a ranking and a score. Your score is the total of: 1 point for each correct answer ) 1 point for each bonus man you have left O Therefore, the best possible score is 113 points. A score of 100 is excellent. O You will see a question and three possible answers labeled 1, 2 and 3. Simply O type the number that you think correctly answers the question. The questions 8 appear randomly and there is no time limit. Good luck. < Press any key to begin. > THE COMPUTER QUIZ Question: Correct: Bonus men: Press to pick your answer. Hit to quit. Your question: Which answer do you choose: 7At which major college was the BASIC language conceived What does BASIC stand for EWhich is recognized as the first real personal computer ever marketed 6The Altair 8800 computer got its name from what source =Memory used to store user programs in your computer is called A byte consists of eight... 5The very first electronic digital computer was the... @A computer program permanently stored on a memory chip is called (The binary number 00000101 represents... 7What type of number uses the digits A, B, C, D, E and F AA program used to categorize and store information is called a... LA program used to tabulate & calculate rows & columns of data is called a... FA program used to write reports, letters, resumes, etc, is called a... The primary purpose of DOS is DOS stands for 8A Compiler has which major advantage over an Interpreter 8An Interpreter has which major advantage over a Compiler A compiled language... Machine language... GThe IBM PC keyboard stores how many characters in its type-ahead buffer A modem is A RAM Disk is A print spooler is The word pixel stands for FWhich PC-DOS command formats a named, single-sided disk with DOS on it HWhich PC-DOS command copies only backup files from drive A: to drive B: #Which is NOT a valid PC-DOS command #Which is NOT a valid PC-DOS command #The computer's CPU is located where CPU stands for DWhich file name will automatically execute when the IBM PC is booted A batch file... DWhich type of program is NOT executable from the PC-DOS command line 3A batch file ends with which three-letter extension (What does the PC-DOS command DIR /W do !What type of number is 00101101 To "boot" a computer means 'Which MS-DOS command clears the display ROM stands for *The hexidecimal number 1A is equal to... EOne of the first popular operating systems for personal computers was (Which language is usually an interpreter :What's an advantage of having more memory in your computer AWhich type of computer monitor can display the highest resolution =A popular display is the RGB monitor, what does RGB stand for 8Which type of data storage can hold the most information %A kilobyte consists of how many bytes *Flowcharts: The small circle symbol means )Flowcharts: The wide elipse symbol means %Flowcharts: The diamond symbol means 'Flowcharts: The rectangle symbol means 2Charles Babbage invented the first machine that... 1After the vacuum tube and the transister came the Modem stands for Putting a tab on a diskette... /If data is transferred at 300 bps, bps means... What is a peripheral A copy protected disk... ,The first computer-only related magazine was DThe maximum number of files allowed on a single-sided PC-DOS disk is DThe maximum number of files allowed on a double-sided PC-DOS disk is What type of device is a mouse BWhich type of storage medium can transfer information the quickest EDuring the running of an application program, the default drive is... $The IBM PC uses which microprocessor ;A microprocessor can best be described as the computer's... (To pause a program while it's running... ?What's the maximum memory available for any program with PC-DOS What is ASCII ,The ASCII code 66 represents which character A linker program... =On a formatted disk, which unit can hold the most information -Which ASCII code represents a Carriage Return 1How did Bug (as in "computer error") get its name The <Scroll Lock> key does what DWhat's the main difference between a serial port and a parallel port A cursor is... A boolean value... An icon is... "To pipe a series of commands means .Which is NOT an example of a computer language ,Which program is an example of a spreadsheet =The 8088 microprocessor can address, at most, how much memory In computer jargon, FIFO... +Which is not a component of computer design ,Pressing the <Shift-PrtSc> keys will do what 3Which term means to transmit data in two directions LA PC-DOS file name can contain how many characters (including the extension) 8The 8088 microprocessor is manufactured by which company 3If a computer is capable of multitasking, it can... Virtual memory... 9The IBM PC can use a special math coprocessor, called the A prompt is A raster scan is FIn 80 column mode, how many characters can be printed on a full screen A menu is 6Which is not a potential legitimate use of a light pen 'Which is NOT an internal PC-DOS command Which is NOT an output device Which is NOT an input device Stanford Dartmouth 4Binary Algorithms for Simple Instructional Computing /Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code >BASIC does not have a meaning, it's simply an appropriate name MITS's Altair 8800 Apple's Apple I Processor Technology's Sol !It's the name of a distant galaxy -It was a name used in an episode of Star Trek 3It is the name of a Ford sports car never completed RAM (Random Access Memory) ROM (Read Only Memory) CPU (Central Processing Unit) Octal digits Data buses Mark I UNIVAC +Atanasoff-Berry Computer, nicknamed the ABC Software Firmware Hardware 3 decimal 5 decimal 7 decimal Binary Octal Hexadecimal Word processor Spreadsheet Database Word processor Spreadsheet Database Word processor Spreadsheet Database ATo provide a universal language between the computer and the user 6To give the user an easy way to execute other programs Both of the above Disk Operating System Designed Open-ended Set up None of the above Flexibility of program design Speed of program execution Ease of use Flexibility of program design Speed of program execution Ease of use DCan't be executed until the source code is first specially processed 6Can be executed at any time during program development <Needs a special piggy-back program before it can be executed AIs slightly slower than BASIC, so rarely ever used by programmers DDeals directly with the computer's native language of ones and zeros AUses English-like words, which makes it an easy language to learn :Used to hook together multiple computers over a phone line )A device that cleans the disk drive heads 8A program that changes the mode of the computer's memory DAn optional attachment to the computer to speed up program execution @Memory set aside to store and execute programs like a disk drive @A program on disk that scans through RAM (memory) to find errors :A computer chip that speeds up text on the computer screen 5The cartridge or roll of ribbon that the printer uses CA program that sends text to the printer while freeing the computer PIcture-X-ELement .Picture Incremented Color Enhancement Language A high resolution picture FORMAT /S/N/1 FORMAT /S/V/1 FORMAT /D/V/1 DISKCOPY A: B: DISKCOPY A:*.BAK B: COPY A:*.BAK B: SCRATCH ERASE DIR *.BAS DIR /A DIR B: Inside the computer's monitor )In the computer's primary disk drive unit 2On the computer's motherboard (main circuit board) Central Processing Unit Computer Programming Unit Computer Processing Unit SETUP.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT EXECUTE.BAT 9Is a program that is always used to start another program 9Is used to control several unrelated files simultaneously <Is used to quickly enter DOS commands directly from the disk .BAS .COM .EXE .BCH .BAT .EXE ?It displays only files beginning with "W" in the disk directory AIt displays the disk directory and waits between separate screens @It displays the disk directory across the screen in five columns Binary Decimal Hexidecimal $To kick it when something goes wrong %To start up the disk operating system 2To put a disk in the disk drive and load a program ECHO OFF CLEAR Read Only Memory Random Operating-system Memory Random Only Memory 11 decimal 26 decimal 40 decimal PC-DOS BASIC Fortran Pascal 'Your computer will not overheat as much ;Able to load, run and create larger programs with more data DIf one area of memory fails or locks up you will have back-up memory Television set Composite monitor RGB monitor Red Green Blue Radiated Gradual Beam Random Gun Beam Floppy disk Laser disk Hard disk 6A connection, or jump to another part of the flowchart A termination point A four-way decision point 5A connection or jump to another part of the flowchart -A starting or stopping point in the flowchart An internal comment 'A program instruction should take place An internal comment <A decision point in the flowchart, leading to multiple paths 'A program instruction should take place An internal comment Output should go to the screen Could think on its own )Could be programmed (using punched cards) 8Used electricity instead of mechanics as computer memory )Very Large Scale Integration chip (VLSI). Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Integrated circuit (IC chip) MOdulator DEModulator Memory Only DEsign Method &It's a Latin word meaning "connection" Indicates that the disk is full 9Protects any data on it from being changed or overwritten $Is a good way to categorize the disk 5The fastest error-free rate the phone line can handle Bytes Per Second Bits Per Second 4A device connected to and controlled by the computer +It's a screen attachment that reduces glare It's an external memory board 0Is a disk that is protected by the Copyright law ;Is a disk that cannot be duplicated by normal copy commands None of the above COMPUTE! Creative Computing DA box with buttons on top and a ball (to detect movement) underneath 6A pointing device usually used to move a screen cursor Both of the above RAM disk Hard disk Floppy disk The A: drive 8The drive from which the application program was started The drive with DOS in it 80286 Brain Stomach Heart "Press the <Alt> and <NumLock> keys #Press the <Ctrl> and <NumLock> keys Press the <Esc> key 1 Megabyte 64 Kilobytes 640 Kilobytes 8A code system that represents letters, punctuation, etc. 3A proposed graphics standard for all microcomputers 3The initials of America's largest chip manufacturer )Connects two or more IBM PCs in a network 6Transfers control to another program (a child process) :Combines object code files into an executable program file Track Notch Sector 4The word bug simply means a "pesty" computer problem &Bug stands for Binary Unwanted Garbage @A real bug ate through a wire in one of the very first computers :Nothing, unless an application program defines its meaning 3Prevents the display from scrolling upward in BASIC ,Freezes the screen until it is pressed again ?A serial port cannot be used to connect a computer to a printer =A serial port moves data by bits and a parallel port by bytes There is no difference <A special program that defines the meaning of the arrow keys EA DOS utility that you load when you are very upset with the computer 6A marker that shows the current position on the screen Can be only True or False 0Can have a range between and including 0 and 255 :Is only used by the computer internally, never by the user ,An on-screen pointing symbol used by a mouse DAn easily recognizable screen symbol representing a program function )A program that loads in a set of pictures :To send each command to another computer over a phone link <To call each command in sequence, ignoring any interruptions CTo direct the output of one command to the input of another command Edlin Pascal Cobol Think Tank Lotus 1-2-3 Sidekick 1024K Means: First In First Out $Is the name of a common computer bug %Means: For Information First Observe The Stack The Bit Bank Address Bus 9Cause whatever is typed from then on to go to the printer 'Print the entire program to the printer +Print all of the screen text to the printer Full duplex Half duplex Synchronous Microsoft Motorola Intel !Perform several tasks at one time ,Be hooked to other computers without a modem <Run several languages without having to swap microprocessors #Runs much faster than normal memory @Allows the computer to act as if it had more memory than present +Is used solely by the disk operating system ;A question the computer asks when it needs more information A blinking cursor <A pointing device somewhat like a mouse, but with no buttons 7A check to make sure there are no bugs in screen memory 3A technique of generating a display or screen image &A quick way to clear the screen memory 1024 (1K) (A list of options offered by the program 'A program that sorts the disk directory /An area of memory where DOS stores its commands 1Drawing a picture directly on the computer screen 4Tracing a drawing and having it appear on the screen /Touching a menu icon and invoking that function FORMAT Mouse Printer Screen Screen Keyboard Diskette You scored points... congratulations, a perfect score near perfect, an amazing score )outstanding, you are a real computer whiz $excellent score, you know your stuff 0great, you have above average computer knowledge very good, you know a lot $good score, but it could be improved fair, above average below average, needs work poor, but you show promise "this score can be greatly improved %you must be a beginner with computers )quit playing around, no one is that bad!! 8 Congratulations, you have completed THE COMPUTER QUIZ! . You have not yet finished THE COMPUTER QUIZ! < Press any key to end game. > (zYIt %Are you sure you want to quit (Y/N)? $ You got it right ...and also earned a bonus man Wrong, the correct answer is # ...you've lost the game < Press any key to continue. >