Department of Education

Division of Negros Occidental

E. B. Magalona National High School
E. B. Magalona, Negros Occidental

Summative Test in CSS 10

Quarter 1 │ Week 1

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following computers is the most expensive?

a. Desktop b. Laptop c. Tablet d. Supercomputer
2. Which computer is mainly used in homes for recreation?
a. Mainframe Computer b. Microcomputer
c. Server Computer d. Supercomputer
3. What does the acronym PDA stand for?
a. Personal Data Accountant b. Personal Digital Accountant
c. Personal Diagram Assistant d. Personal Digital Assistant
4. Complex scientific research is usually done using this computer.
a. Mainframe Computer b. Microcomputer
c. Server Computer d. Supercomputer
5. Which of the following computer is the most powerful?
a. Mainframe Computer b. Microcomputer
c. Server Computer d. Supercomputer
6. This is one of the factors to consider in relation to how much is needed before building your own personal computer.
a. Budget b. Intended Use
c. Compatibility d. Personal Preferences
7. A type of computer with a flat touch screen but no separate keyboard or mouse.
a. Desktop Computer b. Laptop Computer
c. Tablet Computer d. Mainframe Computer
8. A computing device that works on continuous range of values.
a. Analog Computer b. Digital Computer
c. Hybrid Computer d. Mainframe Computer
9. A special kind of computer that is used primarily for playing video games.
a. Console Game b. Smart TV
c. Tablet Computer d. Wearable Computer
10. It refers to what people are saying about the product you are purchasing.
a. Budget b. Compatibility c. Intended Use d. Reputation
11. It refers to what a person wants/likes or “favorites” in building their own personal computer.
a. Budget b. Intended Use
c. Compatibility d. Personal Preferences
12. How would you compare analog computers to digital computers?
a. Analog computers process continuously varying data while digital computers process data which is binary, in
the form of 0 and 1
b. Analog computers generally deal with physical variables such as pressure and speed while digital computers
deal with speed and voltages.
c. Both analog and digital computers can equally give accurate and fast results.
d. Analog computers are usually used in hospitals’ Intensive Care Unit while digital computers are usually used in
petroleum pumps.
13. What facts show that the computer being described is a supercomputer?
a. It is mostly used for automatic operations of complicated physical process and machines.
b. It is mainly used by big businesses and companies to process and compute large, bulk amounts of data and
handle millions of transactions.
c. It is used for very special purpose and engineering applications, including analyzing data from space probes,
researching nuclear energy, creating weather maps and weather forecasting.
d. It is just another type of multi-use machine that is smaller, less expensive and less powerful than a mainframe
computer.
14. Which of the following describes a hybrid computer?
a. It is specially used to perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and
also, logical operations.
b. It combines the desirable features of analog and digital computers.
c. It provides services to another computer program and its user.
d. It is mostly used for automatic operations of complicated physical process and machines.
15. The process of planning on what to do with the machine is associated with what factor to consider when planning a
personal computer?
a. Budget b. Compatibility c. Intended Use d. Reputation
16. What is the first step in planning or designing a new personal computer?
a. Begin to lay out your new PC.
b. Check newsgroups and message boards to see other’s problems with components you have selected.
c. Decide on what operating system to use.
d. Decide how much you can afford to spend on the entire project.
17. What would you do to know the reputation of the product you are purchasing?
a. Buy and use it immediately to test its performance.
b. Check the reviews, newsgroups and message boards to see what others think of the components you are
considering.
c. Know the popular brands because they produce quality products.
d. Purchase expensive ones to ensure high performance products.
18. What would result if your computer components are not compatible?
a. Your system may not run smoothly or even run at all.
b. Your computer components will still run at its highest stated performance because you used all the best
components available in the market.
c. All computer components are built to be compatible with each other, so no problems will be encountered.
d. Your components will always play nicely with each other.
19. Health care personnel need access to updated information anywhere and at any time, select which computer is best to be
used by such workers.
a. Wearable computer, it is any small technology device capable of storing and processing data worn on the
body.
b. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) computer, a hand held device with great portability as well as smaller in size.
It is able to make communication with other computers.
c. Desktop computer, the most popular computer system.
d. None of the above.
20. Identify which computer specifications are recommended to run office applications and least expensive.
a. Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5, Memory: 6GB RAM, Storage: 500 GB internal storage drive
b. Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i5-6600K, Memory: 8GB RAM, Storage: 45GB of available space
c. Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-6700K Memory: 8GB RAM, Storage: 50GB of available space
d. Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i7-9700K Memory: 16GB RAM, Storage: 175GB of available space
21. Computers have become crucial to the airline industry. They are used to book tickets, plan flights, schedule aircrafts and
crews, and set fares. Computers have helped airline operations become more efficient and flexible. Select which type of
computer is best for airline ticketing operations.
a. Server Computer b. Digital Computer
c. Hybrid Computer d. Mainframe Computer
22. What can you conclude about the factors to be considered when planning a personal computer?
a. The factors to consider are very helpful for beginners who are planning to design/build their own personal
computer.
b. There are many factors to be considered when designing homebuilt computers.
c. It is important for students to learn how to plan in order to get things done properly and to prevent rushed
trips to the computer store in the middle of the assembly.
d. All of the above.
23. What will you recommend to others who are having problems with designing their personal computer?
a. First, set a budget, it will help in deciding about individual components.
b. Know the purpose of setting up a computer system.
c. Always know what computer parts are compatible.
d. All of the above.
24. What could be considered to improve the lifespan of your computer?
a. Select the most current components available because it may enable your computer with an extra year or so
of life.
b. Buy high-end computer products at all times, expensive products guarantee longer lifespan.
c. Only do low-pressure tasks with your computer.
d. All of the above.
25. How would you design a computer for gaming, audio, photo or video editing, music composition, or other high-resource
computing?
a. Get the biggest hard drive(s) you can afford.
b. Use SATA for faster data transfer.
c. Get as close to the bleeding edge as your budget allows you when choosing a CPU, RAM, motherboard, etc.
d. All of the above.