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Assignment 1-Introduction of Information Technology

The document is an assignment for an Information Technology course that covers fundamental concepts of computers, including definitions of hardware and software, the functions of the CPU, and the data processing cycle. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and short-answer questions to assess students' understanding of the material. Additionally, it highlights the importance of computers in terms of accuracy, data storage, and connectivity.

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Assignment 1-Introduction of Information Technology

The document is an assignment for an Information Technology course that covers fundamental concepts of computers, including definitions of hardware and software, the functions of the CPU, and the data processing cycle. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and short-answer questions to assess students' understanding of the material. Additionally, it highlights the importance of computers in terms of accuracy, data storage, and connectivity.

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‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬

Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬


‫علــــوم الحاسب‬
Assignment 1: Introduction of Information ‫برنامج‬
Technology

Student Name:
Student Code:
Copy and fill in the blank's questions

1- A set of instructions that a computer needs to carry out its tasks is known as
software.
2- Data is a set of raw facts and figures.
3- Input devices are used to get the data and instructions into the computer for
processing.
4- A computer system consists of both hardware and software.
5- Processing takes place in the part of the computer known as the CPU.
6- The control unit directs and coordinates all the activities within the CPU.
7- A machine cycle is the sequence of instructions performed to execute one
program instruction.
8- The ALU performs all the arithmetic and logic functions in a computer.
9- Main memory holds data and instructions that the computer is processing at
the time.
10- Output devices translate information processed by the computer into
a form that the user can understand.

Prepared By: Dr. Amr A.Hassanain


Dr. Ayman Mohamed
‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬
Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬
‫برنامج علــــوم الحاسب‬

Multiple-choice questions
Choose the best answer to each question.
1 Which is not an example of a peripheral device?
a- Keyboard b- Mouse
C- Register d- Speakers
2 A program is a:
a- hardware device. b-memory device.
c- set of instructions. d- register.
3 Which is not found in the CPU?
a- ALU b- Control unit
c- Memory d- Printer
4- The ALU processes data and stores it in:
a- a flash drive. b- the main memory.
c- a sound card. d- modem.
5- Which one of the following is not a function of the control unit?
a- Fetches instruction from memory b- Decodes instructions
c- Processes instructions d- Fetches data for required instructions
6- The speed at which a CPU processes data to convert it, is measured in:
a- megabytes. b- gigahertz.
c- gigabytes. d- terabytes.
7- Registers are used to store data and instructions that:
a- are needed over a long period of time.
b- are needed immediately and frequently.
c- are needed at start up.
d- are needed to hold the program that is being used.
8 -The main memory of a computer is also referred to as:
a- immediate access store. b- auxiliary storage.
c- secondary storage. d- backup storage.

Prepared By: Dr. Amr A.Hassanain


Dr. Ayman Mohamed
‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬
Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬
9- Which of the following is an example of technology use in the‫الحاسب‬
home? ‫علــــوم‬ ‫برنامج‬
a- Keeping track of student progress b- Greater collaboration
c- Entertainment d- Enhanced productivity

Short-answer questions
1- Explain the difference between the terms ‘computer’ and ‘computer system’.

Computer: a programmable electronic device that processes data following a set of


instructions; a computer is a single device to which peripherals can be attached.
Computer system: refers to all the hardware and software required for the
computer to work; this includes the computer itself plus the monitor, keyboard,
mouse, printer and any other peripherals needed.

2 Define the terms ‘hardware’ and ‘software’.

Hardware: all the physical parts of the computer system that you can see and
touch.
Software: a set of instructions (called a program) that a computer needs to carry
out its tasks.

3 Using examples, explain the difference between ‘data’ and ‘information’.


Data: all the raw facts and figures that a computer processes; for example, data
could be a list of the favourite colour of 11 students: red, blue, yellow, blue, green,
blue, red, yellow, blue, red, blue.
Information is organised data that brings out meaning and is produced when data
is processed to give meaning. For example, if you were to count and tabulate the
number of each colour of the data, then you would get information such as:
The most popular colour is blue. (Five students said ‘blue’.) and The least
favourite colour in the list is green. (Only one student said ‘green’.)
Information is organised data that brings out meaning and is produced when data
is processed to give meaning. For example, if you were to count and tabulate the
number
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The most popular colour is blue. (Five students said ‘blue’.) and The least
favourite colour in the list is green. (Only one student said ‘green’.)
‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬
Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬
‫برنامج علــــوم الحاسب‬

Input Output
Processing

4- Draw a diagram showing the three stages of processing

A teacher needs to find the average of a student’s Mathematics and English scores.
Input is typing the two scores on the keyboard.
Processing is adding the two scores and dividing the result by two to get the
5- Using an example, explain the data-processing
average.
Output is displaying the average on the screen or printing it on paper.
cycle
6- Draw a block diagram to illustrate the main components of a computer system

Prepared By: Dr. Amr A.Hassanain


Dr. Ayman Mohamed
‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬
Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬
‫برنامج علــــوم الحاسب‬

7- Describe the functions of the two main units found in the


central processing unit.

The control unit (CU) directs and coordinates all the activities within the CPU.
It determines the sequence in which instructions are executed. It sends the data
and instructions to the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) for processing.
The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) performs all the arithmetic and logic functions
in a computer. Arithmetic functions involve the use of mathematical operators
such as + – / and ×. Logic functions involve comparisons between two values to
determine if they are: equal to, greater than, less than, greater than or equal to,
less than or equal to, not equal to.

8- Explain the purpose of the following devices:


a Input device
b Output device
c Main memory
Input device: used to carry data or instructions from the user to the
computer.
b Output device: converts results from the computer into a form that the user
can understand; it carries results or information from the computer to the
user; an example is a monitor.
9-c Main
a Explain the data
memory: holds difference between
and instructions application
that the computer is processing software and
system software. at the time.
b Give two examples of application software and one example of
system software.

Prepared By: Dr. Amr A.Hassanain


Dr. Ayman Mohamed
‫جــامــعـــــة الـنـهـضـة‬
Information Technology Course ‫كلية الصيدلة‬
‫برنامج علــــوم الحاسب‬

a Application software consists of programs needed by the user to carry out


specific tasks or solve problems; for example, software to calculate student
averages.
System software is software that is needed to run and maintain the
functionality of a computer and its parts.
b Application software examples: Microsoft Word and games on the computer.
System software examples: the operating system or software to run a
printer. (Any one)

10- State four reasons why computers are used.


Computers are more accurate and faster than humans.
• They can store a lot of data in a small space.
• They can work for long periods without taking a break for weekends and
holidays.
• They can connect us to a vast amount of information through the internet,
allowing us to communicate easily with people around the world.

Prepared By: Dr. Amr A.Hassanain


Dr. Ayman Mohamed

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