COMPUTER FUNDAMENTLE MCQ SET

Computer Fundamentle Multiple Choice Question Material
[1] CD-ROM stands for
(A) => Compactable Read Only Memory
(B) => Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
(C) => Compact Disk Read Only Memory
Answer =>> Compact Disk Read Only Memory
[2] ALU is
(A) => Arithmetic Logic Unit
(B) => Array Logic Unit
(C) => Application Logic Unit
Answer =>> Arithmetic Logic Unit
[3] VGA is
(A) => Video Graphics Array
(B) => Visual Graphics Array
(C) => Volatile Graphics Array
Answer =>> Video Graphics Array
[4] IBM 1401 is
(A) => First Generation Computer
(B) => Second Generation Computer
(C) => Third Generation Computer
Answer =>> Second Generation Computer
[5] MSI stands for
(A) => Medium Scale Integrated Circuits
(B) => Medium System Integrated Circuits
(C) => Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit
Answer =>> Medium Scale Integrated Circuits
[6] The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk is
(A) => 1.40 MB
(B) => 1.44 GB
(C) => 1.40 GB
Answer =>> 1.44 GB
[7] The first computer introduced in Nepal was
(A) => IBM 1400
(B) => IBM 1401
(C) => IBM 1402
Answer =>> IBM 1401
[8] WAN stands for
(A) => Wap Area Network
(B) => Wide Area Network
(C) => Wide Array Net
Answer =>> Wide Area Network
[9] MICR stands for
(A) => Magnetic Ink Character Reader
(B) => Magnetic Ink Code Reader
(C) => Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
Answer =>> Magnetic Ink Character Reader
[10] Which access method is used to access cassette tape?
(A) => Direct
(B) => Sequential
(C) => Both of the above
Answer =>> Sequential
[11] EEPROM stands for
(A) => Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(B) => Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(C) => Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Answer =>> Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
[12] Which of the following memories need refresh?
(A) => SRAM
(B) => DRAM
(C) => ROM
Answer =>> DRAM
[13] ASCII stands for
(A) => American Standard Code for Information Interchange
(B) => American Scientific Code for International Interchange
(C) => American Standard Code for Intelligence Interchange
Answer =>> American Standard Code for Information Interchange
[14] The output quality of a printer is measured by
(A) => Dot per sq. inch
(B) => Dot per inch
(C) => Dots printed per unit time
Answer =>> Dot per inch
[15] Main storage is also called
(A) => Accumulator
(B) => Control Unit
(C) => Memory
Answer =>> Memory
[16] Which is valid statement
(A) => 1 KB = 1024 Bytes
(B) => 1 MB = 1024 Bytes
(C) => 1 KB = 1000 Bytes
Answer =>> 1 KB = 1024 Bytes
[17] After copying the content how many times can you paste?
(A) => 1
(B) => 16
(C) => many times
Answer =>> many times
[18] 1 nibble equals to
(A) => 1 bits
(B) => 2 bits
(C) => 4 bits
Answer =>> 4 bits
[19] The Second Generation Computer was based on ________.
(A) => Vacuum Tube
(B) => Silicon Chips
(C) => Transistor
Answer =>> Transistor
[20] The Third Generation Computer was made with ________.
(A) => Vacuum Tube
(B) => Discrete Components
(C) => IC
Answer =>> IC
[21] The BIOS is the abbreviation of ________.
(A) => Basic Input Output System
(B) => Best Input Output System
(C) => Basic Input Output Symbol
Answer =>> Basic Input Output System
[22] What do you call a single point on a computer screen?
(A) => Cell
(B) => Element
(C) => Pixel
Answer =>> Pixel
[23] RJ45 UTP cable has ________ Cables.
(A) => 2 pair
(B) => 3 pair
(C) => 4 pair
Answer =>> 4 pair
[24] Basic is ________ language.
(A) => a procedural
(B) => an object oriented
(C) => both A and B
Answer =>> a procedural
[25] In ________ mode, the communication channel is used in both directions at the same time?
(A) => Full-duplex
(B) => Simplex
(C) => Half-duplex
Answer =>> Full-duplex
[26] How was the generation of computer classified?
(A) => by the device used in memory & processor
(B) => by the speed of computer
(C) => by the model of the computer
Answer =>> by the device used in memory & processor
[27] Who invented Analytical engine?
(A) => Blaise Pascal
(B) => George Bool
(C) => Charles Babbage
Answer =>> Charles Babbage
[28] Through which device the main components of the computer communicate with each other?
(A) => Keyboard
(B) => System Bus
(C) => Monitor
Answer =>> System Bus
[29] What is Unicode?
(A) => Standard Font
(B) => Software
(C) => Character Encoding System
Answer =>> Character Encoding System
[30] In Computer System Scanner is ______ Device?
(A) => Input
(B) => Output
(C) => Both
Answer =>> Input
[31] Which of the following memory has the shortest access time?
(A) => Virtual Memory
(B) => Cache Memory
(C) => Register
Answer =>> Register
[32] Speed of Laser Printer is measured in
(A) => LPM
(B) => PPM
(C) => DPI
Answer =>> PPM
[33] Which of the following device cannot be shared in Network?
(A) => CD Drive
(B) => Printer
(C) => Mouse
Answer =>> Mouse
[34] Which of the following is not Computer Hardware?
(A) => Mouse
(B) => Monitor
(C) => Antivirus
Answer =>> Antivirus
[35] What is the main purpose of the secondary storage device?
(A) => To increase the speed of Computer
(B) => To Networking
(C) => To Store Data
Answer =>> To Store Data
[36] A Dumb terminal has
(A) => Processor and Keyboard
(B) => Processor and Hard Disk
(C) => Keyboard and Screen
Answer =>> Keyboard and Screen
[37] Who invented Integrated Circuit (IC)?
(A) => Herman Hollerith
(B) => Jack Kilby
(C) => Semen Korsakov
Answer =>> Jack Kilby
[38] Which of the following Language that Computer can Understand & Execute?
(A) => Machine Language
(B) => C Programming Language
(C) => Java Programming Language
Answer =>> Machine Language
[39] Who is credited for using punch cards to control patterns of a weaving machine?
(A) => Blaise Pascal
(B) => Herman Hollerith
(C) => Jacquard
Answer =>> Jacquard
[40] Dedicated Computer means
(A) => Doesn’t have OS
(B) => Used by single person
(C) => Assigned to one and only one task
Answer =>> Assigned to one and only one task
[41] Computer Keyboard can be classified as __________ Device?
(A) => Memory
(B) => Input
(C) => Output
Answer =>> Input
[42] Physical connection between Microprocessor Memory and other parts is called
(A) => Path
(B) => Hub
(C) => Address bus
Answer =>> Address bus
[43] Shortcut Notation for groups of four Binary Digits is called ____________ Number System.
(A) => Unicode
(B) => Decimal
(C) => Hexadecimal
Answer =>> Hexadecimal
[44] What is the full form of AT in the IBM PC-AT?
(A) => Applied Technology
(B) => Advance Technology
(C) => Additional Technology
Answer =>> Advance Technology
[45] ____________ has the shortest access times.
(A) => Cache Memory
(B) => Virtual Memory
(C) => Secondary Memory
Answer =>> Cache Memory
[46] In Computer terminology ‘CAD’ is stands for
(A) => Computer And Design
(B) => Computer Algorithm in Design
(C) => Computer Aided Design
Answer =>> Computer Aided Design
[47] Which of the following is not an Input Device?
(A) => Touch Screen
(B) => Optical Scanners
(C) => Mouse Pad
Answer =>> Mouse Pad
[48] What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?
(A) => Operating system extensions
(B) => Cookies
(C) => Diagnostic software
Answer =>> Diagnostic software
[49] Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?
(A) => Basic, COBOL, FORTRAN
(B) => Prolog 2, Expert Systems
(C) => Assembly Languages
Answer =>> Assembly Languages
[50] Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
(A) => NAV
(B) => F-Prot
(C) => Oracle
Answer =>> Assembly Languages
[51] Which device is required for the Internet connection?
(A) => Joystick
(B) => Modem
(C) => CD Drive
Answer =>> Modem
[52] What does DMA stand for?
(A) => Distinct Memory Access
(B) => Direct Memory Access
(C) => Direct Module Access
Answer =>> Direct Memory Access
[53] Which of the following is a storage device?
(A) => Tape
(B) => Hard Disk
(C) => All of the above
Answer =>> All of the above
[54] When did John Napier develop logarithm?
(A) => 1416
(B) => 1614
(C) => 1641
Answer =>> 1614
[55] A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to __________data?
(A) => 680 KB
(B) => 680 Bytes
(C) => 680 MB
Answer =>> 680 MB
[56] MIS is designed to provide information needed for effective decision making by?
(A) => Consumers
(B) => Workers
(C) => Managers
Answer =>> Managers
[57] What is a light pen?
(A) => Mechanical Input device
(B) => Optical input device
(C) => Electronic input device
Answer =>> Optical input device
[58] Punched cards were first introduced by
(A) => Powers
(B) => Pascal
(C) => Herman Hollerith
Answer =>> Herman Hollerith
[59] Computers built before the First Generation of computers were:
(A) => Mechanical
(B) => Electro-mechanical
(C) => Electrical
Answer =>> Electro-mechanical
[60] Word length of a Personal Computer is ___
(A) => 4 bits
(B) => 8 bits
(C) => 16 bits
Answer =>> 8 bits
[61] Size of the primary memory of a PC ranges between
(A) => 2KB to 8KB
(B) => 64KB & 256KB
(C) => 256KB & 640KB
Answer =>> 256KB & 640KB
[62] CPU speed of a personal computer is
(A) => 32 KIPS
(B) => 100 KIPS
(C) => 1 MIPS
Answer =>> 100 KIPS
[63] Programs are executed on the basis of a priority number in a
(A) => Batch processing system
(B) => Multiprogramming
(C) => Time sharing
Answer =>> Multiprogramming
[64] Cursor is a ____
(A) => Pixel
(B) => Thin blinking line
(C) => Pointing device
Answer =>> Thin blinking line
[65] Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under?
(A) => System Software
(B) => Application Software
(C) => Utilities
Answer =>> System Software
[66] What is the first stage in software development?
(A) => Specification and design
(B) => Testing
(C) => System Analysis
Answer =>> System Analysis
[67] What is System Analysis?
(A) => The design of the screen the user will see and use to enter or display data
(B) => System analysis defines the format and type of data the program will use
(C) => System Analysis involves creating formal model of the problem to be solved
Answer =>> System Analysis involves creating formal model of the problem to be solved
[68] Primary memory stores
(A) => Data alone
(B) => Programs alone
(C) => All of these
Answer =>> All of these
[69] EPROM can be used for
(A) => Erasing the contents of ROM
(B) => Reconstructing the contents of ROM
(C) => Erasing and reconstructing the contents of ROM
Answer =>> Erasing and reconstructing the contents of ROM
[70] Which device can understand difference between data & programs?
(A) => Input device
(B) => Output device
(C) => Memory
Answer =>> Input device
[71] The contents of information are stored in
(A) => Memory data register
(B) => Memory address register
(C) => Memory arithmetic registers
Answer =>> Memory data register
[72] Memory unit is one part of
(A) => Input device
(B) => Control unit
(C) => Central Processing Unit
Answer =>> Central Processing Unit
[73] Algorithm and Flow chart help us to
(A) => Know the memory capacity
(B) => Identify the base of a number system
(C) => Specify the problem completely and clearly
Answer =>> Specify the problem completely and clearly
[74] Which of the following is not a valid size of a Floppy Disk?
(A) => 8
(B) => 5 1/4
(C) => 5 1/2
Answer =>> 5 1/2
[75] The earliest calculating devices are
(A) => Abacus
(B) => Clock
(C) => Difference Engine
Answer =>> Difference Engine
[76] Who built the first Mechanical Calculator
(A) => Joseph Marie Jacquard
(B) => John Mauchly
(C) => Blaise Pascal
Answer =>> Blaise Pascal
[77] Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment?
(A) => Mouse
(B) => Joystick
(C) => Track ball
Answer =>> Mouse
[78] Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?
(A) => 2
(B) => 10
(C) => 16
Answer =>> 2
[79] Which of the following is not an output device?
(A) => Scanner
(B) => Printer
(C) => Flat Screen
Answer =>> Scanner
[80] Which of the following devices have a limitation that we can only store information to it but cannot erase or modify it?
(A) => Floppy Disk
(B) => Hard Disk
(C) => CDROM
Answer =>> CDROM
[81] Which technology is used in Compact disks?
(A) => Mechanical
(B) => Laser
(C) => Electro Magnetic
Answer =>> Laser
[82] Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?
(A) => Floppy Disk
(B) => Hard Disk
(C) => Compact Disk
Answer =>> Hard Disk
[83] Which of the following is the largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives?
(A) => IBM
(B) => Seagate
(C) => Microsoft
Answer =>> Seagate
[84] The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as
(A) => Hardware
(B) => Software
(C) => Firmware
Answer =>> Firmware
[85] Memory is made up of
(A) => Set of wires
(B) => Set of circuits
(C) => Large number of cells
Answer =>> Large number of cells
[86] Which is a semi conductor memory?
(A) => Dynamic
(B) => Static
(C) => Both a & b
Answer =>> Both a & b
[87] Which of the following is a read only memory storage device?
(A) => Floppy Disk
(B) => CD-ROM
(C) => Hard Disk
Answer =>> CD-ROM
[88] Which of the following is a programming language?
(A) => Lotus
(B) => Pascal
(C) => MS-Excel
Answer =>> Pascal
[89] What do you call the translator which takes assembly language program as input & produce machine language code as output?
(A) => Compiler
(B) => Interpreter
(C) => Assembler
Answer =>> Assembler
[90] What is a compiler?
(A) => A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
(B) => A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
(C) => None of the above
Answer =>> A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
[91] What is an interpreter?
(A) => An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run
(B) => An interpreter is the representation of the system being designed
(C) => None of the above
Answer =>> An interpreter is the representation of the system being designed
[92] What are the stages in the compilation process?
(A) => Implementation and documentation
(B) => Lexical Analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation
(C) => Feasibility study, system design and testing
Answer =>> Lexical Analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation
[93] A Compiler is ____
(A) => a combination of computer hardware
(B) => a program which translates from one high-level language to another
(C) => a program which translates from one high-level to a machine level language
Answer =>> a program which translates from one high-level to a machine level language
[94] When a key is pressed on the keyboard, which standard is used for converting the keystroke into the corresponding bits?
(A) => ANSI
(B) => ASCII
(C) => EBCDIC
Answer =>> ANSI
[95] A Pixel is __________
(A) => A computer program that draws picture
(B) => A picture stored in secondary memory
(C) => The smallest resolvable part of a picture
Answer =>> The smallest resolvable part of a picture
[96] FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for ……
(A) => Business Applications
(B) => Marketing Applications
(C) => Scientific Applications
Answer =>> Scientific Applications
[97] Mostly which of the following device is used to carry user files?
(A) => Floppy Disk
(B) => Hard Disk
(C) => RAM
Answer =>> Floppy Disk
[98] Which device is used to backup the data?
(A) => Floppy Disk
(B) => Tape
(C) => All of the above
Answer =>> All of the above
[99] In order to play and hear sound on a computer, one needs:
(A) => a sound card and speakers
(B) => a microphone
(C) => all of them required
Answer =>> a sound card and speakers
[100] Which of the following are the cheapest memory devices in terms of Cost/Bit?
(A) => Semiconductor memories
(B) => Magnetic Disks
(C) => Compact Disks
Answer =>> Compact Disks
[101] In a computer _____ is capable to store single binary bit.
(A) => Capacitor
(B) => Flip flop
(C) => Register
Answer =>> Flip flop
[102] A set of flip flops integrated together is called ____
(A) => Counter
(B) => Adder
(C) => Register
Answer =>> Register
[103] Which of the following are the best units of data on an external storage device?
(A) => Bits
(B) => Bytes
(C) => Hertz
Answer =>> Bytes
[104] A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a ____
(A) => Counter
(B) => Loader
(C) => Shift register
Answer =>> Shift register
[105] Which of the following have the fastest access time?
(A) => Semiconductor Memories
(B) => Magnetic Disks
(C) => Magnetic Tapes
Answer =>> Semiconductor Memories
[106] A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 is called the___________:
(A) => Octal number system
(B) => Binary number system
(C) => Decimal number system
Answer =>> Binary number system
[107] In which computers, the binary number are represented by a set of binary storage device such as flip flop:
(A) => Microcomputer
(B) => Personal computer
(C) => Digital computer
Answer =>> Digital computer
[108] Which of the following languages is more suited to a structured program?
(A) => FORTRAN
(B) => BASIC
(C) => PASCAL
Answer =>> PASCAL
[109] A computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical systems is
(A) => Data transmission
(B) => Data flow
(C) => Data capture
Answer =>> Data flow
[110] The brain of any computer system is
(A) => ALU
(B) => Memory
(C) => CPU
Answer =>> CPU
[111] What difference does the 5th generation computer have from other generation computers?
(A) => Technological advancement
(B) => Scientific code
(C) => Object Oriented Programming
Answer =>> Technological advancement
[112] Which of the following computer language is used for artificial intelligence?
(A) => FORTRAN
(B) => PROLOG
(C) => COBOL
Answer =>> PROLOG
[113] The tracks on a disk which can be accessed without repositioning the R/W heads is
(A) => Surface
(B) => Cylinder
(C) => Cluster
Answer =>> Cylinder
[114] Which of the following is the 1's complement of 10?
(A) => 01
(B) => 110
(C) => 11
Answer =>> 01
[115] A section of code to which control is transferred when a processor is interrupted is known as
(A) => M
(B) => SVC
(C) => IP
Answer =>> M
[116] Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations.
(A) => Input
(B) => Storage unit
(C) => Control unit
Answer =>> Control unit
[117] The binary system uses powers of
(A) => 2
(B) => 10
(C) => 8
Answer =>> 2
[118] A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is
(A) => Compiler
(B) => Interpreter
(C) => Assembler
Answer =>> Assembler
[119] The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is
(A) => Delay time
(B) => CPU cycle
(C) => Real time
Answer =>> CPU cycle
[120] The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called
(A) => Seek time
(B) => Effective time
(C) => Access time
Answer =>> Effective time
[121] Binary numbers need more places for counting because
(A) => They are always big numbers
(B) => Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them
(C) => Binary base is small
Answer =>> Binary base is small
[122] Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape?
(A) => Direct
(B) => Sequential
(C) => Random
Answer =>> Sequential
[123] Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
(A) => CPU
(B) => Primary storage
(C) => Intermediate storage
Answer =>> Intermediate storage
[124] A name applied by Intel corp. to high speed MOS technology is called
(A) => HDLC
(B) => LAP
(C) => HMOS
Answer =>> HMOS
[125] A program component that allows structuring of a program in an unusual way is known as
(A) => Correlation
(B) => Coroutineq
(C) => Diagonalization
Answer =>> Coroutineq
[126] The radian of a number system
(A) => Is variable
(B) => Has nothing to do with digit position value
(C) => Equals the number of its distinct counting digits
Answer =>> Equals the number of its distinct counting digits
[127] The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions
(A) => Memory
(B) => Register unit
(C) => Control unit
Answer =>> Control unit
[128] Which type of system puts the user into direct conversation with the computer through a keyboard?
(A) => Real time processing
(B) => Interactive computer
(C) => Batch processing
Answer =>> Interactive computer
[129] The term referring to evacuating the content of some part of the machine is known as
(A) => Dump
(B) => Enhancement
(C) => Down
Answer =>> Dump
[130] A single packet on a data link is known as
(A) => Path
(B) => Frame
(C) => Block
Answer =>> Frame
[131] The process of communicating with a file from a terminal is
(A) => Interactive
(B) => Interrogation
(C) => Heuristic
Answer =>> Interrogation
[132] A common boundary between two systems is called
(A) => Interdiction
(B) => Interface
(C) => Surface
Answer =>> Interface
[133] The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of his within a word is called
(A) => Bit
(B) => Byte
(C) => Bit manipulation
Answer =>> Bit manipulation
[134] Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible?
(A) => Mini
(B) => Super computer
(C) => Micro computer
Answer =>> Micro computer
[135] Which method is used to connect a remote computer?
(A) => Device
(B) => Dialup
(C) => Diagnostic
Answer =>> Dialup
[136] How many bit code is used by Murray code for TELEPRINTER machines.
(A) => 4
(B) => 5
(C) => 9
Answer =>> 5
[137] The symbols used in an assembly language are
(A) => Codes
(B) => Mnemonics
(C) => Assembler
Answer =>> Mnemonics
[138] The 2's compliment of a binary no. is obtained by adding.....to its 1's compliment.
(A) => 0
(B) => 1
(C) => 10
Answer =>> 1
[139] A systems programming language for microcomputers in the Intel family is
(A) => PL/C
(B) => PL/CT
(C) => PL/M
Answer =>> PL/M
[140] A datum that indicates some important state in the content of input or output is
(A) => Sequence
(B) => Sentinel
(C) => SIO
Answer =>> Sentinel
[141] Which is a non-standard version of a computing language?
(A) => PROLOG
(B) => APL
(C) => Army
Answer =>> Army
[142] Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?
(A) => EDSAC
(B) => ENIAC
(C) => Abacus
Answer =>> Abacus
[143] The average time necessary for the correct sector of a disk to arrive at the read write head is _____
(A) => Down time
(B) => Seek time
(C) => Rotational delay
Answer =>> Rotational delay
[144] A number that is used to control the form of another number is known as
(A) => Map
(B) => Mask
(C) => Mamtossa
Answer =>> Mask
[145] A general purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a time is
(A) => Special-purpose computer
(B) => KIPS
(C) => PC
Answer =>> PC
[146] ASCII stands for
(A) => American standard code for information interchange
(B) => All purpose scientific code for information interchange
(C) => American security code for information interchange
Answer =>> American standard code for information interchange
[147] Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?
(A) => Joystick
(B) => Light pen
(C) => Mouse
Answer =>> Mouse
[148] The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely used Intel
(A) => 8080 microprocessor
(B) => 8085 microprocessor
(C) => 8086 microprocessor
Answer =>> 8080 microprocessor
[149] Which is a machine-oriented high-level language for the GEC 4080 series machines.
(A) => LOGO
(B) => SNOBOL
(C) => Babbage
Answer =>> Babbage
[150] A program that is employed in the development, repair or enhancement of other programs is known as
(A) => System software
(B) => Software tool
(C) => Applications program
Answer =>> Software tool
[151] Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as
(A) => Floppy disk
(B) => Hard disk
(C) => Backing store
Answer =>> Backing store
[152] Which output device is used for translating information from a computer into pictorial form on paper.
(A) => Mouse
(B) => Plotter
(C) => Touch panel
Answer =>> Plotter
[153] The list of coded instructions is called
(A) => Computer program
(B) => Algorithm
(C) => Flowchart
Answer =>> Computer program
[154] 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
Answer =>> Pulse code modulation
[155] An optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media is
(A) => O.M.R
(B) => Punch card reader
(C) => Optical scanners
Answer =>> O.M.R
[156] Most important advantage of an IC is its
(A) => Easy replacement in case of circuit failure
(B) => Extremely high reliability
(C) => Reduced cost
Answer =>> Extremely high reliability
[157] Data division is the third division of a _____ program.
(A) => COBOL
(B) => BASIC
(C) => PASCAL
Answer =>> COBOL
[158] Which language was devised by Dr. Seymour Cray?
(A) => APL
(B) => COBOL
(C) => LOGO
Answer =>> LOGO
[159] A program that converts computer data into some code system other than the normal one is known as
(A) => Encoder
(B) => Simulation
(C) => Emulator
Answer =>> Encoder
[160] A device designed to read information encoded into a small plastic card is
(A) => Magnetic tape
(B) => Badge reader
(C) => Tape puncher
Answer =>> Badge reader
[161] A hybrid computer uses a _____ to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals.
(A) => Modulator
(B) => Demodulator
(C) => Modem
Answer =>> Modem
[162] A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master is
(A) => Cylinder
(B) => Cluster
(C) => Surface
Answer =>> Cluster
[163] Any device that performs signal conversion is
(A) => Modulator
(B) => Modem
(C) => Keyboard
Answer =>> Modulator
[164] Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as
(A) => Mnemonics
(B) => Bar code
(C) => Decoder
Answer =>> Bar code
[165] A type of channel used to connect a central processor and peripherals which uses multipling is known as
(A) => Modem
(B) => Network
(C) => Multiplexer
Answer =>> Multiplexer
[166] The first generation of computers available was based on the bit micro processors.
(A) => 4
(B) => 8
(C) => 16
Answer =>> 8
[167] The complete picture of data stored in database is known as
(A) => Record
(B) => Schema
(C) => System flowchart
Answer =>> Schema
[168] Which of the following is intended to be used in all applications runs on mainframe computers.
(A) => LOGO
(B) => APL
(C) => PL/1
Answer =>> PL/1
[169] A language which is close to that used within the computer is
(A) => High-level language
(B) => Assembly language
(C) => Low-level language
Answer =>> Low-level language
[170] Which is a unit representing the no bits of discrete.
(A) => Baud
(B) => Byte
(C) => Bit
Answer =>> Baud
[171] The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is
(A) => ALU
(B) => CPU
(C) => Input-Output device
Answer =>> Input-Output device
[172] The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called
(A) => Software
(B) => Humanware
(C) => Firmware
Answer =>> Humanware
[173] A modern digital computer has
(A) => Extremely high speed
(B) => Large memory
(C) => All of the above
Answer =>> All of the above
[174] Which of the following can store information in the form of microscopic pits on metal disks.
(A) => Laser disks
(B) => Tape cassettes
(C) => RAM cartridge
Answer =>> Laser disks
[175] A device for converting handwritten impressions into coded characters & positional coordinates for input to a computer is
(A) => Touch panel
(B) => Mouse
(C) => Writing tablet
Answer =>> Writing tablet
[176] A storage system for small amounts of data is
(A) => Magnetic card
(B) => Magnetic tape
(C) => Punched card
Answer =>> Magnetic card
[177] Which is another name for functional language?
(A) => Machine
(B) => Application language
(C) => Low-level language
Answer =>> Application language
[178] Compilers and interpreters are themselves
(A) => High-level language
(B) => Codes
(C) => Programs
Answer =>> Programs