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Computer Literacy Theory Test

The document is a theory test for the Computer Literacy course (EDCM101) with a duration of 20 minutes. It includes instructions for submission, personal information requirements, and a series of questions related to computer history, components, and terminology. The test consists of 35 marks and covers topics such as algorithms, computer generations, hardware, software, and devices.

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Computer Literacy Theory Test

The document is a theory test for the Computer Literacy course (EDCM101) with a duration of 20 minutes. It includes instructions for submission, personal information requirements, and a series of questions related to computer history, components, and terminology. The test consists of 35 marks and covers topics such as algorithms, computer generations, hardware, software, and devices.

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Computer Literacy (EDCM101)

Theory Test
Duration: 20 Minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure you know your tutor before submitting.
2. Make sure you put your name, surname, student number and group number in spaces provided.
3. If you received CR code, please indicate your allocated tutor in the space for group.
4. Send tests immediately after finishing via email to your tutor.
5. Make sure you complete the test on time.
6. For any queries, ask your tutor to assist.

NAME: _____________________Student Number: __________________ Group: __________

1) Who developed ALGORITHIMS ? ______________________________________________________ (1)

2) Who developed the DIFFERENCE ENGINE? ______________________________________________ (1)

3) Who developed the FIRST LARGE SCALE AUTOMATIC COMPUTER?____________________________ (1)

4) Who founded the company IBM? ______________________________________________________ (1)

5) What was the earliest device used for complex calculations? _________________________________ (1)

6) Which generation of computers used CHIPS? _____________________________________________ (1)

7) Which generation of computers used VALVES? ___________________________________________ (1)

8) What is DATA? ___________________________________________________________________ (1)

9) What is INFORMATION? ___________________________________________________________ (1)

10) What is HARDWARE? ______________________________________________________________ (1)

11) What is SOFTWARE? ______________________________________________________________ (1)

12) What is the CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT used for?_______________________________________ (1)

13) Name three input devices ___________________________________________________________ (1)


________________________________________________________________(1)
________________________________________________________________(1)

14) Name two output devices ______________________________________________________ (1)


_________________________________________________________ (1)
15) Name two storage devices _______________________________________________________ (1)
_______________________________________________________ (1)

What are the following abbreviations known as?

16) What is RAM _________________________________________________________________ (1)

17) What is ROM? _________________________________________________________________ (1)

18) What is CD ROM? _______________________________________________________________ (1)

19) What is DVD? ________________________________________________________________ (1)

20) What is USB? ________________________________________________________________ (1)

21) What is LED? _______________________________________________________________ (1)

22) What represents a BINARY System _________________________________________________ (1)

23) What are Binary Digits known as? _______________________________________________ (1)

24) What keys would you use to initiate a WARM BOOT? _________________________________ (1)

25) What interface does the WINDOWS operating system use? ____________________________ (1)

26) Using the Mouse, how would you display the Menu for a specific object? _________________ (1)

27) The first hand held cell phone was demonstrated by which two persons? _________________ (1)
_________________ (1)

28) Name two advantages of a cell phone? _______________________________________ (1)


_______________________________________ (1)

29) Name one output device of a cell phone? _______________________________________ (1)

TOTAL: 35 MARKS

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