What is the name of the core software component of the computer, which monitors, controls and maintains the computer? Put it down

Аннотация

на электронное приложение к учебному пособию «English for Information Technology = Английский язык. Информационные Технологии»

Авторы: Ваник И.Ю., Лапко О.А., Сурунтович Н.В.

Предлагаемое электронное приложение содержит четыре теста для контроля сформированности лексико-грамматических навыков по пройденному материалу учебного пособия «English for Information Technology = Английский язык. Информационные Технологии». Рекомендуется выполнение первого теста после изучения Разделов 1-4, второго теста после изучения Разделов 5-7, третьего теста после изучения Разделов 8-11, четвертого теста после изучения Разделов 12-14. Каждый тест включает повторение лексического и грамматического материала, изученного в разделах. Выполнение каждого теста рассчитано на 45 минут. Все тесты снабжены ключами.

Электронное приложение к учебному пособию «English for Information Technology = Английский язык. Информационные Технологии»

Авторы: Ваник И.Ю., Лапко О.А., Сурунтович Н.В.

REVISION TEST 1

(Units 1 - 4)

1. The following characteristics of a PC are considered as the main ones: multitasking, rapidity, accuracy, versatility and storage capacity

· Correct

· Incorrect

2. Choose one correct computer peripherals function:

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs BE, HAVE, DO.

1. Today, a lot of technical students ___interested in information technologies and they ___very well in learning them.

2. The engineer ___ very little experience in programming a few years ago but now he is ___his best to improve his knowledge to get promoted.

3. George usually ___ a coffee break between 1 and 2 p.m.

4. They have ___ a lot of research in renewable energy technologies.

5. The scientists will ___ an opportunity to carry out a challenging experiment with the new software.

6. Because Alison’s mobile ___ switched off I ___ to call on her yesterday.

7. The 21st century ___ the information age.

8. Practically all books can ___ read online.

Match the questions to the possible answers.

Name the computer system, which is characterized by the following parameters.

A computer system that doesn’t have keyboards or track-pads. Instead, the entire screen is touch-sensitive, allowing a user to type on a virtual keyboard and use fingers as a mouse pointer. It can use different operating systems and be optimized for the Internet use and exchanging files via Bluetooth.

6. Fill in the gaps with the necessary pronouns: a few / a little, few / little, a lot of, much / many. Sometimes more than one option is possible.

1. There are ___ various Android applications for you to choose from.

2. Is there ___ difference between Asus and Acer PCs?

3. There are only ___ applications supported by this OS.

4. There is very ___ battery charge left. Bring up the charge adapter, please.

5. There were very ___ adequate ideas in his speech regarding our project. He definitely should give all he says a second thought!

6. There are ___ useful laboratories equipped with cutting-edge computing machines at the university.

What is the name of the core software component of the computer, which monitors, controls and maintains the computer? Put it down.

8. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box below:

I bought an Apple PC a week ago and I am really happy with it! Both hardware and 1___ are of high quality. Mac - an operating system - came 2___ on it and is quite easy to use! The 3___ - the ‘brain’ of the computer is pretty powerful! It has a fast 4___ processor. Its 5___ cools down the system very well! Besides, there are a lot of useful 6___ applications, such as iTunes player, Picasa, Live Journal and many more. If you have some inconveniences using them, you can change the default ones by 7___ or8___other 9___ applications in App Store. Although Apple devices are more expensive than any other ones they are a lot 10___.

9. Use the adjective in the brackets in the correct comparative degree.

1. The Belgian programmer has invented (easy) and (interesting) computer game in Western Europe.

2. All post-graduate students use only (efficient) approaches to their research studies.

3. There are two alternatives given to the engineers and neither of them knows which is (good) or (bad).

4. Gerald’s programme has (least) number of errors and is considered to be (reliable) than Mike’s programme.