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Chapters
1. |
A computer primarily constitutes of _____________integral components |
A. | Two |
B. | Four |
C. | Three |
D. | Eight |
Answer» C. Three |
2. |
Computers have secondary storage devices known as___________ |
A. | ALU |
B. | Auxiliary storage |
C. | CPU |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Auxiliary storage |
3. |
The ___________is responsible for transferring data and instructions from the external environment into the computer system |
A. | Output unit |
B. | Program control register |
C. | Input unit |
D. | Memory address register |
Answer» C. Input unit |
4. |
The process of recording data and information so that it can be retrieved for use whenever required. |
A. | Inputting |
B. | Processing |
C. | Storing |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Processing |
5. |
The ________________is responsible for controlling various computer operations |
A. | Memory |
B. | Accumulator (AC) |
C. | Control Unit |
D. | Memory Address Register (MAR) |
Answer» C. Control Unit |
6. |
The main PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is sometimes alternatively known as |
A. | Main Board |
B. | Logical Board |
C. | Both (A) and (B) |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B) |
7. |
The _____________ processes the set of instructions along with any calculations and comparisons to complete the task. |
A. | Keyboard |
B. | Motherboard |
C. | CPU |
D. | Either (A) or (C) |
Answer» C. CPU |
8. |
Storage and retrieval of instructions and data in a computer system is the responsibility of the __________________. |
A. | Memory |
B. | Secondary Memory |
C. | Primary Memory |
D. | Both (B) and (C) |
Answer» D. Both (B) and (C) |
9. |
A small set of high-speed registers placed inside a processor and used for storing temporary data while processing. |
A. | Internal Processor Memory |
B. | Secondary Storage Memory |
C. | Primary Storage Memory |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» A. Internal Processor Memory |
10. |
Popular microprocessors include |
A. | Intel |
B. | Cache memory |
C. | AMD |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» A. Intel |
11. |
The speed at which the CPU performs basic operations, measured in |
A. | Hz |
B. | MHz |
C. | GHz |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
12. |
These types of computers are primarily involved in data processing and problem solving for specific programs. |
A. | Compact Computers |
B. | Digital computers |
C. | Hybrid Computers |
D. | Analog Computers |
Answer» B. Digital computers |
13. |
It mediates communication between CPU and other components of system. |
A. | CPU |
B. | RAM |
C. | Chipset |
D. | Buses |
Answer» C. Chipset |
14. |
It helps in the proper functioning of computer hardware. |
A. | Application Software |
B. | Users |
C. | Hardware System |
D. | System Software |
Answer» D. System Software |
15. |
Software that resides on a single computer and does not interact with any other software installed in a different computer. |
A. | Stand- Alone Software |
B. | Embedded Software |
C. | Real- Time Software |
D. | Network Software |
Answer» A. Stand- Alone Software |
16. |
This kind of software is functional in the domain of management and finance |
A. | Engineering Software |
B. | Business Software |
C. | Artificial Intelligence Software |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Business Software |
17. |
_____________ was one of the most widely used systems software for IBM compatible microcomputers. |
A. | API |
B. | OS |
C. | MS DOS |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. MS DOS |
18. |
A ____________is the main control program for handling all other programs in a computer. |
A. | MS DOS |
B. | API |
C. | OS |
D. | DDR4 |
Answer» C. OS |
19. |
A type of OS that permits multiple programs to be run simultaneously by the same computer. |
A. | Multithreading |
B. | Multiuser |
C. | Multitasking |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Multitasking |
20. |
____________________ is a presentation tool that helps create eye-catching and effective presentations in a matter of minutes. |
A. | Spreadsheet |
B. | Word Processing |
C. | Bits |
D. | PowerPoint |
Answer» D. PowerPoint |
21. |
____________________ was the first high -level language developed by John Backus at IBM in 1956. |
A. | FORTRAN |
B. | COBOL |
C. | BASIC |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» A. FORTRAN |
22. |
This language was developed by Dennis Ritchie of Bell Laboratories in order to implement the operating system UNIX. |
A. | C |
B. | C++ |
C. | Java |
D. | LISP |
Answer» A. C |
23. |
_________________ are a series of black and white parallel and adjacent bars with spaces which represent a string of characters. |
A. | Instruction register |
B. | Program control register |
C. | Barcode Readers |
D. | Memory Address register |
Answer» C. Barcode Readers |
24. |
It is an electronic medium for storing contact information inside the mobile phone. |
A. | SMS |
B. | Address Book |
C. | Send and Receive Mails |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Address Book |
25. |
It is also known as the ‘blue screen’ process_______________. |
A. | Analog Compositing |
B. | Digital Compositing |
C. | Time Slicing |
D. | CGI |
Answer» B. Digital Compositing |
26. |
The professionals involved in the study and prediction of weather are called ____________. |
A. | Seer |
B. | Doomsayer |
C. | Meteorologists |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Meteorologists |
27. |
The storage and rapid access to electronic medical records and its instant transmission over the Internet in large amounts is called ____________________ |
A. | Teleconsulting |
B. | Accumulator (AC) |
C. | Instruction Register (IR) |
D. | Program Counter (PC) |
Answer» A. Teleconsulting |
28. |
Early computers like ENIAC, EDVAC, and UNIVAC I all can be classified as _____________. |
A. | Third Generation Computers |
B. | Second Generation Computers |
C. | First Generation Computers |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. First Generation Computers |
29. |
The first mechanical adding machine was invented by Blaise Pascal in ____________. |
A. | 1652 |
B. | 1642 |
C. | 1659 |
D. | 1643 |
Answer» B. 1642 |
30. |
The primary storage also temporarily stores any intermediate result generated by the ___________. |
A. | The CPU |
B. | The motherboard |
C. | The hard disk drive |
D. | The ALU |
Answer» D. The ALU |
31. |
The socket that supplies the power from the computer system to the computer monitor |
A. | Monitor Power Socket |
B. | Main Power Socket |
C. | PS/2 Mouse Port |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» A. Monitor Power Socket |
32. |
The various types of computers are: |
A. | Personal computers |
B. | Workstations |
C. | Tablet PC |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
33. |
The categories of software on functional base are: |
A. | System software |
B. | Programming software |
C. | Application software |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
34. |
The full form of COTS is ___________________ . |
A. | Commercial off-the Shelf |
B. | Commercial off-the Shell |
C. | Commercial on-the Shelf |
D. | Commercial on-the Shell |
Answer» A. Commercial off-the Shelf |
35. |
________________ means that their source code is not available. |
A. | Fireware |
B. | Freeware |
C. | Freefall |
D. | None of the Above |
Answer» B. Freeware |
36. |
________________ is ideal for a task that needs a number of lists, tables, financial calculations, analysis and graphs. |
A. | PowerPoint |
B. | Word |
C. | VB |
D. | Excel |
Answer» D. Excel |
37. |
Excel also allows you to create documents for the ______________________. |
A. | Word |
B. | |
C. | WWW |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. WWW |
38. |
A presentation comprises of _______________ slides arranged in a sequential manner. |
A. | Group |
B. | Two |
C. | Three |
D. | Individual |
Answer» D. Individual |
39. |
This class of OS permits multiple users to use the computer and run programs at the same time |
A. | Multiuser |
B. | Multitasking |
C. | Multithreading |
D. | Multiprocessing |
Answer» A. Multiuser |
40. |
Most of the application software available in the market needs a __________ for use. |
A. | People |
B. | Money |
C. | Software License |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Software License |
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