Computer Skills for Engineering - CPSELA1 and CPSTRA1

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS – Theory Exercise1

Student Number: 224147754
Initials: PN
Surname: NYATHI
Department: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Date: 1 March 2024
NB: Include your studentno. On your file name when submitting back the file.
QUESTIONS 1
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
1. Word processing programs such as Ms Access and Database are used to
keep record of information of students or library books. TRUE
2. Analogue computers are used for mathematical calculations when accuracy
is important. FALSE
3. Hardware refers to all the physical components of a computer. TRUE
4. Backup files are identical copies of important files to prevent data loss. TRUE
5. No capital letters may be used in file names. FALSE
6. The BIOS is the heart of the computer. FALSE
7. RAM is the acronym for random arithmetic memory. TRUE
8. A computer is an electronic device. TRUE
9. Data is stored in binary format in the memory. FALSE
10. The mouse, instead of the directional keys, can be used to move the cursor.
TRUE
(10 × 1) [10]
Lecturer: MS. k. Mulaudzi 1
QUESTION 2
Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A.

COLUMN A ANSWER COLUMN B

1.1Smart card G A. large commercial computers used in banks,

hotels, et cetera.

1.2 RAM F B. determines the order of execution of the

program instructions.

1.3 Light Pen I C. most commonly used input device

1.4 Wi-Fi H D. used in Windows application programs to

display shortcuts.

1.5 Main B E. used by architects and engineers to create

Frames diagrams or graphic drawings.

1.6 Right D F. temporary memory

Mouse Button
1.7 Electronic J G. a credit card sized device that is used to store
Mail passwords and other types of personal
information.

1.8 Software E H. to access the internet from any hotspots at

airports and coffee shops.

1.9 Control A I. set of instructions written in programming

Unit language and interpreted by the CPU.

1.10 Keyboard C J. programs used to communicate via the

internet to contacts worldwide.

(10x1) [10]

Lecturer: MS. k. Mulaudzi 2

Question 3.
Four Computer terms and eight descriptions are shown below:
NB: Shade the computer term box as well as its description(s) box with same
colour to match them.
Computer Term Description

Data can be read but not altered.

Arithmetic and Logic Unit

(ALU)
Carries out operations such as additions
and multiplications.

Stores bootstrap loader and BIOS.

Control Unit

Fetches each instruction in turn.

Random Access Memory

(RAM)
Carries out operations such as AND, OR,
NOT.

Stores part of the operating system

currently in use.

Read Only Memory (ROM)

Stores data currently in use.

. Manage execution of each instruction

(4x2) [8]

Lecturer: MS. k. Mulaudzi 3