Computer History and Generations MCQs

The term “social media” refers to online platforms that enable:

A. E-commerce transactions

B. Content sharing & communication

C. Cloud storage services

D. Video conferencing

Correct answer is: B. Content sharing & communication

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The concept of a “search engine” is used to:

A. Efficient internet browsing

B. Protecting data

C. Developing websites

D. Sending emails

Correct answer is: A. Efficient internet browsing

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The development of the microprocessor led to the creation of:

A. Mainframe computers

B. Personal computers

C. Supercomputers

D. All of the above

Correct answer is: D. All of the above

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The term “cloud computing” refers to:

A. Weather forecasting

B. Accessing resources over internet

C. Storing data remotely

D. Online collaboration tools

Correct answer is: B. Accessing resources over internet

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Artificial intelligence (AI) research focuses on:

A. Making computers faster

B. Creating intelligent machines

C. Programming languages

D. User interface design

Correct answer is: B. Creating intelligent machines

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The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of:

A. Connected computers

B. Physical devices with internet

C. Social media platforms

D. Cloud storage services

Correct answer is: B. Physical devices with internet

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The term “Big Data” refers to:

A. Large & complex datasets

B. Fast internet speeds

C. High-performance computing

D. Encryption techniques

Correct answer is: A. Large & complex datasets

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The concept of a mechanical computer that could perform calculations is attributed to:

A. Alan Turing

B. Charles Babbage

C. John Mauchly

D. Steve Jobs

Correct answer is: B. Charles Babbage

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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems from:

A. Hardware malfunctions

B. Software errors

C. Unauthorized access/attacks

D. Natural disasters

Correct answer is: C. Unauthorized access/attacks

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The first electronic digital computer, ENIAC, was built during World War II for:

A. Weather forecasting

B. Codebreaking

C. Accounting

D. Word processing

Correct answer is: B. Codebreaking

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