1 A set of parallel electrical wires used to transfer data between different components of a computer is called a: A Bus B Port C Cable D Socket
2 Which of the following is the first step in the problem-solving process? A Implementing the solution B Identifying the problem C Testing the solution D Designing the algorithm
3 Nadia is developing a game where the score increases when the player collects items. She simplifies the game mechanics to focus on scoring. What is this? A Decomposition B Abstraction C Pattern recognition D Algorithm design
4 Khalid is fixing a bug in a program where the total is off by one. He traces the code step by step to find the error. What is he using? A Abstraction B Decomposition C Debugging D Pattern recognition
5 Problem solving mainly involves: A Guessing answers B Following random steps C Finding a systematic solution D Avoiding the problem
6 Which component is required at both ends of data communication? A Sender and receiver B CPU and RAM C Modem only D Hard disk
7 In the Input-Processing-Output (I-P-O) model, what does 'Processing' refer to? A The data given to the computer. B The final result displayed to the user. C The actions or operations performed on the data. D The device used to enter data.
9 Which of the following best describes Computational Thinking? A A problem-solving process that involves formulating problems and their solutions in a way that a computer can execute. B The process of writing code in a specific programming language like Python or C++. C The study of computer hardware and how it functions. D The ability to use software applications like Microsoft Word or Excel.
12 Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux are prominent examples of which type of software? A Application Software B Utility Software C Operating System Software D Programming Software
13 According to the Von Neumann architecture, a computer consists of a CPU, a memory unit, and I/O devices. Where are both program instructions and data stored? A In separate memories B In a single, shared memory C Only within the CPU registers D On the input/output devices
14 Lamia is learning about the stored-program concept. She understands that it allows the computer to be reprogrammed. Based on the textbook, what is the significance of this concept in the Von Neumann architecture? A It allows the computer to be used for only one purpose B It allows the computer to store both data and instructions in memory C It eliminates the need for an operating system D It makes the computer faster than Harvard architecture
18 Which of the following is an example of a computing problem? A Deciding what to eat for lunch. B Sorting a list of names alphabetically. C Tying your shoelaces. D Painting a picture.
19 The core idea of the Von Neumann architecture is the concept of a: A Multi-core processor B Graphical User Interface C Networked System D Stored-program computer