| Questions | Answers | |
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The input interfaces transforms the data into
_________code.
A. hexa B. binary C. octal D. decimal |
A
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The transistorized computer circuits were
introduced in the
A. First generation B. Second generation C. Third generation D. Fourth generation |
B
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Which of the following is required when more
than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
A. Terminal B. Light pen C. Digitize D. Mouse |
A
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Which of the following memories has the
shortest access time?
A. Cache memory B. Magnetic Bubble memory C. Magnetic core memory D. RAM |
A
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An output device that uses words or messages
recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is ...
A. Magnetic tape B. Voice response unit C. Voice recognition unit D. Voice band |
B
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Typical data transfer rates in LAN are of
the order of
A. Bits per sec B. Kilo bits per sec C. Mega bits per sec D. None of the above |
C
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The two types of computer chips are
A. External memory Chip B. Primary memory Chip C. Microprocessor chips D. Both A and B |
D
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Programs designed to perform specific tasks
is known as
A. System software B. Application Software C. Utility Programs D. Operating system |
C
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A plastic card similar to a credit card but
having some memory and a microprocessor embedded within it is ...
A. Punch Paper Tape B. Chip Card C. Card Punch D. Magnetic Tape |
A
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A network topology in which the outer nodes
connect to a single central node is ....
A. LAN B. Broadband network C. Passive star D. Pass band |
C
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The central processing unit(CPU) consists
of
A. Input, output and processing B. Control unit, Primary storage and secondary storage C. Control unit arithmetic-logic unit, and primary storage D. Control unit, processing, primary storage |
D
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Which was the most popular first generation
computer?
A. IBM 1650 B. IBM 360 C. IBM 1130 D. IBM 2700 |
A
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A storage device where the access time is
dependent upon the location of the data is ..
A. Random access B. Serial access C. Sequential access D. Transaction access |
B
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The computer code of the interchange of
information between terminals is ...
A. ASCII B. BCD C. EBCDIC D. All of the above |
A
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A physical connection between the
microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as ...
A. Path B. Address bus C. Route D. All of the above |
B
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What is the responsibility of the logical
unit in the CPU of a computer?
A. To produce result B. To compare numbers C. To control flow of information D. To do math's works |
B
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A hybrid computer ..
A. Resembles digital computer B. Resembles analog computer C. Resembles both a digital and analog computer D. None of the above |
C
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A technique used by codes to convert an
analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as ...
A. Pulse code modulation B. Pulse stretcher C. Query processing D. Queue management |
A
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Which of the following produces the best
quality graphics reproduction?
A. Laser printer B. Ink jet printer C. Plotter D. Dot matrix printer |
C
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Which of the following is used for
manufacturing chips?
A. Control bus B. Control unit C. Parity unit D. Semiconductor |
D
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A set of information that defines the
status of resources allocated to a process is ...
A. Process control B. ALU C. Register unit D. Process description |
D
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FORTRAN is a programming language. What does FORTRAN stand
for?
A) File Translation B) Format Translation C) Formula Translation D) Floppy Translation |
C
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Which of the following memories needs refreshing?
A) SRAM B) DRAM C) ROM D) All of above |
B
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Can you tell what passes into and out from the computer via
its ports?
A) Data B) Bytes C) Graphics D) Pictures |
A
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An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a
magnetic medium to produce audio response is
A) Magnetic tape B) Voice response unit C) Voice recognition unit D) Voice band |
B
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Which of the items below are considered removable storage
media?
A) Removable hard disk cartridges B) (Magneto-optical) disk C) Flexible disks cartridges D) All of the above |
D
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Which of the following is not purely output device?
A) Screen B) Printer C) Speaker D) Plotter |
A
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Who developed a mechanical device in the 17th century that could add, subtract,
multiple, divide and find square roots?
A) Napier B) Babbage C) Pascal D) Leibniz |
D
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The first Macintosh computer was from
A) First generation B) Second generation C) Third generation D) Fourth generation |
D
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Which of the following is not a form of data?
A) numbers and characters B) images C) sound D) none of above |
D
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Which is not a computer classification?
A) mainframe B) maxframe C) mini D) notebook |
B
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The control unit of a microprocessor
A) Stores data in the memory B) Accepts input data from keyboard C) Performs arithmetic/logic function D) None of above |
D
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Which of the following is internal memory?
A) Disks B) Pen Drives C) RAM D) CDs |
C
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Which operation is not performed by computer
A) Inputting B) Processing C) Controlling D) Understanding |
D
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Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material are
also called?
A) Hard disks B) High-density disks C) Diskettes D) Templates |
C
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The magnetic storage chip used to provide non-volatile direct
access storage of data and that have no moving parts are known as
A) Magnetic core memory B) Magnetic tape memory C) Magnetic disk memory D) Magnetic bubble memory |
D
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A collection of related instructions organized for a common
purpose is referred to as
A) File B) Database C) Program D) None of above |
C
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Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeat-ability and
A) Buffer size B) Resolution C) Vertical dimensions D) Intelligence |
B
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Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code
is called
A) Mnemonics B) Symbolic code C) Gray codes D) Opcode |
B
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Which language is directly understood by the computer without
translation program?
A) Machine language B) Assembly language C) High level language D) None of above |
A
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On which aspect the analog computers are better than digital?
A) Speed B) Accuracy C) Reliability D) Automatic |
B
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Which of the following processors use RISC technology?
A) 486dx B) Power PC C) 486sx D) 6340 |
B
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Which of the following machine was not invented by Charles
Babbage?
A) Tabulating Machine B) Analytical Engine C) Difference Engine D) Both C and D |
A
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How many numbers could ENIAC store in its internal memory
A) 100 B) 20 C) 80 D) 40 |
B
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The subject of cybernetics deals with the science of
A) Genetics B) Control and communication C) Molecular biology D) Biochemistry |
B
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Why ABC is considered electro-mechanical computer?
A) Because it was invented before electronic computers were developed B) Because there are wheels, drums, bars to rotate and move to produce result C) Because they use the flow of electrons in different component D) None of above |
B
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Binary circuit elements have
A) One stable state B) Two stable state C) Three stable state D) None of above |
B
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Which of the following is used for manufacturing chips?
A) Control bus B) Control unit C) Parity unit D) Semiconductor |
D
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