MUKUBA UNIVERSITY

CIS 101/121 TUTORIAL SHEET THREE (3)

1. What type of output device is commonly used to display text and graphics on a computer?

a) Printer

b) Monitor

c) Scanner

d) Keyboard

2. Which of the following is an example of a hardcopy output device?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Projector

d) Keyboard

3. LCD projectors are commonly used for:

a) Inputting data

b) Storing files

c) Displaying presentations

d) Printing documents

4. What is the primary function of a printer as an output device?

a) Displaying images

b) Projecting videos

c) Producing a physical copy of a document

d) Playing audio

5. Which output device is essential for viewing the visual output of a computer?

a) Scanner

b) Printer

c) Monitor

d) Plotter

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6. In a classroom setting, what type of output device is commonly used to display slideshows and
presentations?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) LCD projector

d) Scanner

7. What is the primary purpose of an inkjet printer?

a) Producing high-quality photo prints

b) Printing large banners

c) Creating 3D objects

d) Scanning documents

8. Which output device is often used to create a physical copy of a digital image or document?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Projector

d) Plotter

9. What is a common feature of a laser printer?

a) Uses liquid ink

b) Produces high-speed printing

c) Suitable for large format printing

d) Projects images onto a screen

10. Which output device is known for producing a hardcopy of a document through impact or non-
impact methods?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Scanner

d) Projector

11. What is the primary function of a keyboard in a computer system?

a. Displaying images

b. Providing input through typed characters

c. Scanning documents

d. Converting text to speech

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12. Which device is specifically designed for converting printed or handwritten text into digital form?

a. Keyboard

b. Scanner

c. OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

d. MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition)

13. OCR technology is commonly used for:

a. Converting spoken words into text

b. Scanning and recognizing printed text

c. Reading magnetic ink characters on checks

d. Capturing images from a document

14. What does MICR stand for?

a. Microphone Ink Character Recognition

b. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

c. Multi-Input Character Rendering

d. Manuscript Imaging and Character Reading

15. OMR technology is mainly used for:

a. Converting handwritten text into digital form

b. Reading printed characters using optical sensors

c. Capturing audio input

d. Scanning 3D objects

16. What is the primary purpose of a scanner in a computer system?

a. Generating sound output

b. Capturing and converting images or documents into digital form

c. Recognizing characters on a printed page

d. Converting speech into text

17. Which input device is specifically designed for individuals with visual impairments?

a. Scanner

b. Braille Display

c. OCR

d. OMR

18. What does the acronym OMR stand for?

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 a. Optical Music Recognition

b. Optical Mark Recognition

c. Online Media Rendering

d. Object Motion Recognition

19. What is the primary function of the input stage in computer processing?

a. Data processing

b. Data storage

c. Data entry

d. Data output

20. Which component is responsible for carrying out arithmetic and logic operations in the
processing stage?

a. RAM

b. Control unit

c. CPU

d. Hard drive

21. Where does the computer temporarily store data that is actively being processed?

a. Secondary storage

b. RAM

c. CPU

d. Hard drive

22. What is the primary purpose of the output stage in computer processing?

a. Data processing

b. Data storage

c. Data presentation

d. Data entry

23. Which storage component is considered non-volatile and retains data even when the power is
turned off?

a. RAM

b. CPU

c. Hard drive

d. SSD

24. Which stage of computer processing involves the interpretation and execution of instructions?

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 a. Input

b. Processing

c. Storage

d. Output

25. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a. Monitor

b. Printer

c. Keyboard

d. Hard drive

26. Where does the computer store data for long-term use, even when the system is powered off?

a. RAM

b. CPU

c. Secondary storage

d. Cache

27. What is the primary function of the control unit in the processing stage?

a. Perform arithmetic operations

b. Manage data storage

c. Control and coordinate the activities of the CPU

d. Present processed data to the user

28. Which stage of computer processing involves the conversion of digital data into a human-
readable form?

a. Input

b. Processing

c. Storage

d. Output

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SECTION B

1. A ___________ is a common output device used for producing hard copies of documents.

2. The ___________ displays visual information on a screen and is a primary output device for
computers.

3. ___________ are devices that can project digital images onto a large screen or surface for
presentations.

4. When you want a physical copy of a document, you send it to a ___________ for printing.

5. For viewing videos, images, and other graphical content, a computer typically uses a ___________
as the primary output device.

6. A ___________ is a common input device used for entering text and commands into a computer.

7. A ___________ is an input device that converts physical documents or images into digital form.

8. OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition, which is a technology used to convert ___________
into machine-readable text.

9. MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, a technology primarily used in ___________
for processing checks.

10. OMR stands for Optical Mark Recognition, a technology used for ___________.

11. Special purpose input devices for people with special needs, such as ___________, are designed
to provide alternative input methods for individuals with physical disabilities.

12. Devices like ___________ are designed to assist individuals with visual impairments by
converting text to speech or providing Braille output.

13. The ___________ is a component of the computer that stores data and instructions for the CPU
to access during processing.

14. The ___________ is responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of the computer's
components.

15. The ___________ performs mathematical and logical operations in the computer, executing
tasks like addition, subtraction, and comparison.

16. Analogue-to-digital converters convert continuous ___________ signals into discrete digital
values for processing by a computer.

17. Digital-to-analogue conversion is the process of converting digital signals into ___________
signals for output to devices like speakers.

18. The binary system is the fundamental number system in computing, using only ___________ and
1s to represent data.

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19. In the hexadecimal system, each digit represents a group of ___________ binary digits, providing
a more concise representation.

20. The octal system is a base-8 number system, using ___________ digits to represent values.

21. The …………….. memory is placed between the RAM and the CPU.
22. There are ……….. levels of cache memory.
23. The number of instructions executed in a second by the CPU, is measured in ………….
24. The microprocessors are classified as ……………. and ……………. on the basis of the
instruction set.
25. The clock frequency is measured in ……………….

SECTION C
Question 1
1. What is the purpose of RAM?
2. Give a detailed working of the instruction cycle.
3. Name the four steps involved in an instruction cycle.
4. The number of instructions executed in a second by the CPU, is measured in ……… .
5. State three important features of the cache memory.
6. What is the purpose of RAM?
Question 2
1. Define a bus?
2. Define a system bus?
3. Define an expansion bus?
4. Why is a bus used?
5. Define control bus, address bus and data bus?
6. Name the bus connecting CPU with memory?
7. Name the bus connecting I/O devices with CPU?
8. Name the bus whose width determines the maximum number of memory locations the
computer can address?
Question 3
Write short notes on—
1. Central processing unit
2. Registers
3. Cache memory
4. RAM
5. Control unit
6. ALU
7. Instruction Cycle
8. Microprocessor
9. System bus
10. Motherboard

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 11. BIOS
12. CMOS chip

Question 4
1. Give full form of the following abbreviations
a. IC
b. MIPS
c. USB
d. BIPS
e. GHz
f. MHz
g. BIOS
h. CMOS
i. POST
j. ROM
k. IR
l. MAR
m. MBR
n. SATA

2. Give differences between the following

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