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     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. >