Computer Fundamentals Indiabix

Computer Fundamentals: Explanation:
1. Which of the following languages is more No answer description available for this
suited to a structured program? question. Let us discuss.
A.PL/1 View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. FORTRAN Workspace Report
C. BASIC
D.PASCAL 4. What difference does the 5th generation
E. None of the above computer have from other generation
computers?
Answer: Option D A.Technological advancement
B. Scientific code
Explanation: C. Object Oriented Programming
D.All of the above
No answer description available for this E. None of the above
question. Let us discuss.
View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option A
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Explanation:
2. A computer assisted method for the
recording and analyzing of existing or No answer description available for this
hypothetical systems is question. Let us discuss.
A.Data transmission View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Data flow Workspace Report
C. Data capture
D.Data processing 5. Which of the following computer
E. None of the above language is used for artificial
intelligence?
Answer: Option B A.FORTRAN
B. PROLOG
Explanation: C. C
D.COBOL
View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option B
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Explanation:
3. The brain of any computer system is
A.ALU Prolog is a general purpose logic
B. Memory programming language associated with
C. CPU artificial intelligence and computational
D.Control unit linguistics.
E. None of the above 6. The tracks on a disk which can be
accessed without repositioning the R/W
Answer: Option C heads is
A.Surface
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C. Cluster Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 9. Which part interprets program
instructions and initiate control
Answer: Option B operations.
A.Input
Explanation: B. Storage unit
C. Logic unit
No answer description available for this D.Control unit
question. Let us discuss. E. None of the above
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7. Which of the following is the 1's Explanation:

complement of 10?
A.01 No answer description available for this
B. 110 question. Let us discuss.
C. 11 View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.10 Workspace Report
E. None of the above
10. The binary system uses powers of
Answer: Option A A.2
B. 10
Explanation: C. 8
D.16
Workspace Report 11. A computer program that converts
assembly language to machine language
8. A section of code to which control is is
transferred when a processor is A.Compiler
interrupted is known as B. Interpreter
A.M C. Assembler
B. SVC D.Comparator
C. IP E. None of the above
D.MDR
E. None of the above Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A Explanation:
Explanation: No answer description available for this

No answer description available for this View Answer Discuss in Forum
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12. The time required for the fetching and Answer: Option C
execution of one simple machine
instruction is Explanation:
A.Delay time
B. CPU cycle No answer description available for this
C. Real time question. Let us discuss.
D.Seek time View Answer Discuss in Forum
E. None of the above Workspace Report
Answer: Option B 15. Which access method is used for

obtaining a record from a cassette tape?
Explanation: A.Direct
B. Sequential
No answer description available for this C. Random
question. Let us discuss. D.All of the above
View Answer Discuss in Forum E. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
13. The time for which a piece of equipment 16. Any type of storage that is used for
operates is called holding information between steps in its
A.Seek time processing is
B. Effective time A.CPU
C. Access time B. Primary storage
D.Real time C. Intermediate storage
E. None of the above D.Internal storage
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
No answer description available for this
question. Let us discuss. No answer description available for this
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14. Binary numbers need more places for
counting because 17. A name applied by Intel corp. to high
A.They are always big numbers speed MOS technology is called
Any no. of 0's can be added in front of A.HDLC
B.
them B. LAP
C. Binary base is small C. HMOS
0's and l's have to be properly spaced D.SDLC
D.
apart E. None of the above
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20. The section of the CPU that selects,
Answer: Option C interprets and sees to the execution of
program instructions
Explanation: A.Memory
B. Register unit
No answer description available for this C. Control unit
question. Let us discuss. D.ALU
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Answer: Option C
18. A program component that allows 21. Which type of system puts the user into
structuring of a program in an unusual direct conversation with the computer
way is known as through a keyboard?
A.Correlation A.Real time processing
B. Coroutine B. Interactive computer
C. Diagonalization C. Batch processing
D.Quene D.Time sharing
E. None of the above E. None of the above
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B
Explanation: Explanation:
No answer description available for this No answer description available for this
question. Let us discuss. question. Let us discuss.
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19. The radian of a number system 22. The term referring to evacuating the
A.Is variable content of some part of the machine is
Has nothing to do with digit position known as
B.
value A.Dump
Equals the number of its distinct B. Enhancement
C.
counting digits C. Down
D.Is always an even number D.Compiler
Answer: Option C Answer: Option A
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23. A single packet on a data link is known B. Byte
as C. Bit manipulation
A.Path D.Bit slice
B. Frame E. None of the above
C. Block
D.Group Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Explanation: question. Let us discuss.
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View Answer Discuss in Forum 27. Which computer has been designed to be
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A.Mini
24. The process of communicating with a B. Super computer
file from a terminal is C. Micro computer
A.Interactive D.Mainframe
B. Interrogation E. None of the above
C. Heuristic
D.All of the above Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 28. Which method is used to connect a
Workspace Report remote computer?
A.Device
25. A common boundary between two B. Dialup
systems is called C. Diagnostic
A.Interdiction D.Logic circuit
B. Interface E. None of the above
C. Surface
D.None of the above Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B Explanation:

26. The examination and changing of single
bits or small groups of his within a word No answer description available for this
is called question. Let us discuss.
A.Bit View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Workspace Report 32. A systems programming language for
microcomputers in the Intel family is
29. How many bit code is used by Murray A.PL/C
code for TELEPRINTER machines. B. PL/CT
A.4 C. PL/M
B. 5 D.PLA
C. 9 E. None of the above
D.25

Workspace Report 33. A datum that indicates some important
state in the content of input or output is
30. The symbols used in an assembly A.Sequence
language are B. Sentinel
A.Codes C. SIO
B. Mnemonics D.Sibling
C. Assembler E. None of the above
D.All of the above
E. None of the above Answer: Option B

31. The 2's complement of a binary no. is
obtained by adding.....to its 1's No answer description available for this
complement. question. Let us discuss.
A.0 View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. 1 Workspace Report
C. 10
D.12 34. Which is a non-standard version of a
E. None of the above computing language?
A.PROLOG
Answer: Option B B. APL
C. Army
Explanation: D.PL/1
question. Let us discuss. Answer: Option C
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Workspace Report 38. A general purpose single-user
microcomputer designed to be operated
35. Which of the following is still useful for by one person at a time is
adding numbers? A.Special-purpose computer
A.EDSAC B. KIPS
B. ENIAC C. M
C. Abacus D.PC
D.UNIVAC E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
36. The average time necessary for the Explanation:
correct sector of a disk to arrive at the
read write head is _____ No answer description available for this
A.Down time question. Let us discuss.
B. Seek time View Answer Discuss in Forum
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D.Access time
E. None of the above 39. ASCII stands for
American standard code for
A.
Answer: Option C information interchange
All purpose scientific code for
B.
Explanation: information interchange
American security code for
C.
No answer description available for this information interchange
question. Let us discuss. American Scientific code for
D.
View Answer Discuss in Forum information interchange
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37. A number that is used to control the Answer: Option A

form of another number is known as
A.Map Explanation:
B. Mask
C. Mamtossa No answer description available for this
D.Marker question. Let us discuss.
E. None of the above View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Answer: Option B
40. Which device of computer operation
Explanation: dispenses with the use of the keyboard?
A.Joystick
No answer description available for this B. Light pen
question. Let us discuss. C. Mouse
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D.Touch E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
41. The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is Explanation:
based on the widely used Intel
A.8080 microprocessor No answer description available for this
B. 8085 microprocessor question. Let us discuss.
C. 8086 microprocessor View Answer Discuss in Forum
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44. Any storage device added to a computer
Answer: Option A beyond the immediately usable main
storage is known as
Explanation: A.Floppy disk
B. Hard disk
No answer description available for this C. Backing store
question. Let us discuss. D.Punched card
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Answer: Option C
42. Which is a machine-oriented high-level
language for the GEC 4080 series Explanation:
machines.
A.LOGO No answer description available for this
B. SNOBOL question. Let us discuss.
C. Babbage View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.ALGOL Workspace Report
45. Which output device is used for
Answer: Option C translating information from a computer
into pictorial form on paper.
Explanation: A.Mouse
B. Plotter
No answer description available for this C. Touch panel
question. Let us discuss. D.Card punch
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Answer: Option B
43. A program that is employed in the The list of coded instructions is called
development, repair or enhancement of A.Computer program
other programs is known as B. Algorithm
A.System software C. Flowchart
B. Software tool D.Utility programs
C. Applications program E. None of the above
D.Utility program Answer: Option A
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1. A technique used by codes to convert an Explanation:
analog signal into a digital bit stream is
known as No answer description available for this
A.Pulse code modulation question. Let us discuss.
B. Pulse stretcher View Answer Discuss in Forum
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D.Queue management
E. None of the above 4. Data division is the third division of a
_____ program.
Answer: Option A A.COBOL
B. BASIC
Explanation: C. PASCAL
D.FORTH
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Explanation:
2. An optical input device that interprets
pencil marks on paper media is The statements, entries, paragraphs, and
A.O.M.R sections of a COBOL source program are
B. Punch card reader grouped into four divisions.
C. Optical scanners
D.Magnetic tape 1.IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
E. None of the above 2.ENVIRONMENT DIVISION
3.DATA DIVISION
4.PROCEDURE DIVISION
Answer: Option A View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Explanation:
5. Which language was devised by Dr.
No answer description available for this Seymour Aubrey Papert?
question. Let us discuss. A.APL
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. COBOL
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D.FORTRAN
3. Most important advantage of an IC is its E. None of the above
Easy replacement in case of circuit
A.
failure Answer: Option C
B. Extremely high reliability 6. A program that converts computer data
C. Reduced cost into some code system other than the
D.Low power consumption normal one is known as
E. None of the above A.Encoder
B. Simulation
Answer: Option B C. Emulator
D.Coding
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terminals usually under the control of one
Answer: Option A master is
A.Cylinder
Explanation: B. Cluster
C. Surface
No answer description available for this D.Track
Workspace Report Answer: Option B
7. A device designed to read information Explanation:

encoded into a small plastic card is
A.Magnetic tape No answer description available for this
B. Badge reader question. Let us discuss.
C. Tape puncher View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Card puncher Workspace Report
10. Any device that performs signal
Answer: Option B conversion is
A.Modulator
Explanation: B. Modem
C. Keyboard
No answer description available for this D.Plotter
Workspace Report Answer: Option A
11. Codes consisting of light and dark marks
8. A hybrid computer uses a _____ to which may be optically read is known as
convert digital signals from a computer A.Mnemonics
into analog signals. B. Bar code
A.Modulator C. Decoder
B. Demodulator D.All of the above
C. Modem E. None of the above
D.Decoder
Answer: Option C Explanation:

Workspace Report 12. A type of channel used to connect a
central processor and peripherals which
9. A group of magnetic tapes, videos or uses multipling is known as
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A.Modem question. Let us discuss.
B. Network View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Multiplexer Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 15. Which of the following is intended to be
used in all applications runs on
Answer: Option C mainframe computers.
A.LOGO
Explanation: B. APL
C. PL/1
No answer description available for this D.OCCAM
Workspace Report Answer: Option C
16. A language which is close to that used
13. The first generation of computers within the computer is
available was based on the bit micro A.High-level language
processors. B. Assembly language
A.4 C. Low-level language
B. 8 D.All of the above
D.64

Workspace Report 17. Which is a unit representing the no bits
of discrete.
14. The complete picture of data stored in A.Baud
database is known as B. Byte
A.Record C. Bit
B. Schema D.All of the above
C. System flowchart E. None of the above
D.DBMS
E. None of the above Answer: Option A

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Workspace Report information in the form of microscopic
pits on metal disks.
18. The device that can both feed data into A.Laser disks
and accept data from a computer is B. Tape cassettes
A.ALU C. RAM cartridge
B. CPU D.Punched cards
C. Input-Output device E. None of the above
D.All of the above

Workspace Report 22. A device for converting handwritten
impressions into coded characters &
19. The personnel who deals with the positional coordinates for input to a
computer & its management put together computer is
are called A.Touch panel
A.Software B. Mouse
B. Humanware C. Wand
C. Firmware D.Writing tablet
D.Hardware E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
question. Let us discuss. View Answer Discuss in Forum
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23. A storage system for small amounts of
20. A modern digital computer has data is
A.Extremely high speed A.Magnetic card
B. Large memory B. Magnetic tape
C. Almost unlimited array C. Punched card
D.All of the above D.Optical mark reader
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

21. Which of the following can store
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Workspace Report 27. A pen shaped device which can sense
light, and is used to point at spots on a
24. Which is another name for functional video screen.
language? A.Mouse
A.Machine B. Light pen
B. Application language C. Joystick
C. Low-level language D.Plotter
D.High-level language E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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28. A notation used to express clearly on
25. Compilers and interpreters are algorithm is known as
themselves A.Algorithmic language
A.High-level language B. Assembly language
B. Codes C. Machine language
C. Programs D.High level language
D.Mnemonics E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
26. A compiler means Explanation:
A person who compiles source
A.
programs No answer description available for this
B. The same thing as a programmer question. Let us discuss.
C. Keypunch operator View Answer Discuss in Forum
A program which translates source Workspace Report
D.
program into object program
E. None of the above 29. Compression of digital data for efficient
storage is
Answer: Option D A.Buffer
B. CPU
Explanation: C. Packing
D.Field
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Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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33. A path by which communication is
30. An operating system intended for use on achieved between a central processor
microprocessor based systems that and other devices is called
support a single user is A.Audit trail
A.PC-DOS B. Network
B. MS-DOS C. Bus
C. UNIX D.Channel
D.CP/M E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
31. Which programming language is based Explanation:
on Algol 60.
A.PILOT No answer description available for this
B. SNOBOL question. Let us discuss.
C. ADA View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.SIMULA Workspace Report
34. A stand-alone system which produces
Answer: Option D one page of printed output at a time is
A.Page printer
Explanation: B. Line printer
C. Laser printer
No answer description available for this D.Dot matrix printer
32. Computer memory consists of Explanation:

A.RAM
B. ROM No answer description available for this
C. PROM question. Let us discuss.
D.All of the above View Answer Discuss in Forum
35. A memory that does not change its
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contents without external causes is C. RAM
known as D.Control memory
A.Dynamic memory E. None of the above
B. Static memory
C. RAM Answer: Option B
D.EEPROM
E. None of the above Explanation:
Answer: Option B No answer description available for this

36. The report card and merit list forms the question. Let us discuss.
A.Output data View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Data processing Workspace Report
C. Central Processing
D.Input data 39. A device invented by Dr. Bobeck in
E. None of the above 1966, for mass storage of data is
A.Punched paper tape
Answer: Option A B. Magnetic bubble storage
C. Magnetic tape
Explanation: D.Magnetic disk
question. Let us discuss. Answer: Option B
37. A number which is stored and processed No answer description available for this
but not in the standard exponential form question. Let us discuss.
is called View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Floating point number Workspace Report
B. Fixed point number
C. Octal number 40. The organization and interconnection of
D.Decimal number the various components of a computer
E. None of the above system is
A.Architecture
Answer: Option B B. Networks
C. Graphics
Explanation: D.Designing
question. Let us discuss. Answer: Option A
View Answer Discuss in Forum 41. Which of the following is the coding of
Workspace Report data so that is can't be easily understood
if intercepted.
38. A memory that holds micro programs is A.Barcode
A.Core memory B. Decoder
B. ROM C. Encryption
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D.Mnemonics Workspace Report
44. Which is a device that changes
Answer: Option C information into digital form?
A.Modem
Explanation: B. Digitizer
C. Mouse
No answer description available for this D.Light pen
42. RAM is used as a short memory because Explanation:

it is
A.Volatile No answer description available for this
B. Has small capacity question. Let us discuss.
C. Is very expensive View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Is programmable Workspace Report
45. An index register that is automatically
Answer: Option A incremented or decremented with each
use is
Explanation: A.Auto index
B. Asynchronous
No answer description available for this C. Assembler
question. Let us discuss. D.Compiler
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Answer: Option A
43. A modern electronic computer is a 46. Which network is a packet switching
machine that is meant for network?
Doing quick mathematical A.Ring network
A.
calculations B. LAN
Input storage, manipulation of C. Star network
B.
outputting of data D.EuroNET
C. Electronic data processing E. None of the above
D.Performing repetitive tasks accurately
E. None of the above Answer: Option D

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47. Symbolic languages were developed in A.George Tate
A.1962 B. Kenneth H. Olsen
B. 1950 C. Seymour Cray
C. 1974 D.Basic Pascal
D.1980 E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
1. As compared to diskettes, the hard disks Explanation:
are
A.more expensive No answer description available for this
B. more portable question. Let us discuss.
C. less rigid View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.slowly accessed Workspace Report
4. The first microprocessors produced by
Answer: Option A Intel Corpn. and Texas Instruments were
used primarily to control small
Explanation: A.microwave ovens
B. washing machines
No answer description available for this C. calculators
question. Let us discuss. D.personal computers
View Answer Discuss in Forum E. robotics
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Answer: Option C
2. What is the name given to the molecular-
scale computer? Explanation:
A.Femtocomputer
B. Nanocomputer No answer description available for this
C. Supercomputer question. Let us discuss.
D.Microcomputer View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option B 5. Which printer uses a combination of

laser-beam & electro photographic
Explanation: techniques.
A.Laser printers
No answer description available for this B. Dot-Matrix
question. Let us discuss. C. Line printer
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Daisy wheel
3. Who is considered the 'father' of the Answer: Option A

minicomputer and one of the founder 6. A billionth of a second is defined as a:
fathers of the modern computer industry A.millisecond
world-wide? B. microsecond
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C. nanosecond Workspace Report
D.picoseconds
E. None of the above 9. When was Apple Macintosh II
microcomputer introduced in the market?
Answer: Option C A.1964
B. 1970
Explanation: C. 1983
D.1986
View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option C
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Explanation:
7. Which of the following is not currently a
topic in computer science? No answer description available for this
A.Speech recognition question. Let us discuss.
B. Artificial intelligence View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Thermodynamics Workspace Report
D.Multiprocessing
E. None of the above 10. Control Unit of a digital computer is
often called the
Answer: Option C A.Clock
B. Nerve center
Explanation: C. ICs
D.All of the above
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executes program, communicates with
8. Where have the program and data to be and often controls the operation of other
located before the ALU and control unit subsystems of the computer is known as
of a computer can operate on it? A.CPU
A.Internal memory B. Control Unit
B. Secondary memory C. I/O unit
C. Microprocessor D.Peripheral unit
D.Magnetic tapes E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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Explanation:
12. Human beings are referred to as
Homosapiens. Which device is called No answer description available for this
Silico sapiens? question. Let us discuss.
A.Monitor View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Hardware Workspace Report
C. Robot
D.Computer 15. The process of entering data into a
E. None of the above storage location
A.adds to the contents of the location
Answer: Option D B. cause variation in its address number
C. is known as a readout operation
Explanation: D.is destructive of previous contents
question. Let us discuss. Answer: Option D
View Answer Discuss in Forum 16. Time during which a job is processed by
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A.Delay time
13. Which access method is used for B. Real time
obtaining a record from a cassette tape C. Execution time
A.direct D.Down time
B. sequential E. None of the above
C. random
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 17. Which of the following is used to insure
Workspace Report the high quality of computer output?
A.computer output microfilm
14. The most important advantage of a video B. output controls
disk is C. voice output systems
A.Compactness D.liquid crystal display
B. Potential capacity E. None of the above
C. Durability
D.Cost effectiveness Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
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question. Let us discuss. 0's and 1's can be added in front of
A.
View Answer Discuss in Forum them
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C. They are always big numbers
18. The most common binary code in use D.Binary base is small
today is the 8 bit ASCII code. What do E. None of the above
the letters ASCII stand for?
American Standard Code for Answer: Option D
A.
International Interchange 21. Backing storage is so named because it
American Standard Code for A.is always kept at the back of the CP.U.
B.
Information Interchange B. is slow and backward
American Standard Code for C. backs up the computer's main memory
C.
Intelligence Interchange D.lags behind the main memory
American Scientific Code for E. None of the above
D.
Information Interchange

Workspace Report 22. The ASCII code for the character J is:
A.1001 0001
19. The software used to convert source B. 1001 1010
program instructions to object C. 0100 1010
instruction is known as D.1010 0001
A.Compiler E. None of the above
B. Assembler
C. Interpreter Answer: Option C
D.Language processor
Answer: Option D No answer description available for this

Explanation: View Answer Discuss in Forum
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question. Let us discuss. 23. Off-line operation is the operation of
View Answer Discuss in Forum devices without the control of
Workspace Report A.Memory
B. CPU
20. Binary numbers need more places for C. ALU
counting because: D.Control unit
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Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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27. The two kinds of main Memory are:
24. What is meant by a dedicated computer? A.Primary and secondary
A.Which is used by one person only B. Random and sequential
Which is assigned one and only one C. ROM and RAM
B.
task D.All of the above
C. Which uses on kind of software E. None of the above
Which is meant for application
D.
software only Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 28. Name of the first guided weapon in the
Workspace Report world which used a programmable
digital computer:
25. Which of the following is the user A.Sting Ray Torpedo
programmed semiconductor memory? B. Mk 46 Torpedo
A.SRAM C. Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
B. DRAM D.Tomahawk Missile
C. EPROM E. None of the above
D.All of the above

26. An instruction that transfers program
control to one or more possible paths is No answer description available for this
known as question. Let us discuss.
A.Utility program View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. System software Workspace Report
C. Broadband channel
D.Application program 29. Programs designed to perform specific
E. None of the above tasks is called known as
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A.System software elements called
B. Application software A.semiconductor memory
C. Utility programs B. registers
D.Operating system C. hard disk
E. None of the above D.magnetic disk
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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30. What is the name given to the weapons
which use computerised guidance 33. What is the name of the printer which
system? prints all the A's in a line before all the
A.Guided weapons B's?
B. Smart weapons A.Thermal printer
C. Dumb weapons B. Electrostatic printer
D.Starwars weapons C. Line printer
E. None of the above D.Ink-jet printer
Answer: Option B
31. A monitor's _____ is the distance Answer: Option C
between the holes in the mask behind the
screen. This helps determine how sharp Explanation:
the dots appear.
A.refresh rate No answer description available for this
B. dot pitch question. Let us discuss.
C. resolution View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.color depth Workspace Report
34. A _____ is simply an arrangement where
Answer: Option B multiple disk drives appear as a single
disk drive to the user.
Explanation: A.disk
B. disk array
No answer description available for this C. bunch of disks
question. Let us discuss. D.disk pack
View Answer Discuss in Forum E. spanned drive
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Answer: Option B
32. The ALU of a computer normally
contains a number of high speed storage
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Explanation:
Answer: Option C
question. Let us discuss. Explanation:
Workspace Report No answer description available for this
35. Conversion of binary number View Answer Discuss in Forum
1010101000010111 to hexadecimal Workspace Report
number is
A.D8F916 38. A multi programming system is one that
B. A8B916 can
C. AA1716 A.run very fast
D.D9F816 share hardware resources with many
B.
E. None of the above programs simultaneously
compute many programs
C.
Answer: Option C simultaneously
36. In comparison with static RAM memory, D.use many operating systems
the dynamic RAM memory has E. None of the above
lower bit density and higher power
A.
consumption Answer: Option B
higher bit density and higher power
B.
consumption Explanation:
lower bit density and lower power
C.
consumption No answer description available for this
higher bit density and lower power question. Let us discuss.
D.
consumption View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option D 39. The language that is an input for

statement translation is called
Explanation: A.Assembly language
B. Source language
No answer description available for this C. High-level language
question. Let us discuss. D.Object language
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Answer: Option B
37. Which of the following holds data and
processing instructions temporarily until Explanation:
the CPU needs it?
A.ROM No answer description available for this
B. control unit question. Let us discuss.
C. main memory View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.coprocessor chips Workspace Report
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40. All the instructions and procedures View Answer Discuss in Forum
needed to start up a computer, to the Workspace Report
point it can load an operating system, are
stored in ROM chips. In IBM 43. Computers are extremely fast and have
compatible PCs this is called the _____ fantastic memories. However, the only
A.RAM BIOS thing they can remember is
B. ROM BIOS A.Instruction
C. EPROM B. Series of 1s and 0s
D.POST C. Boolean algebra
E. None of the above D.Logic theorems
Answer: Option B
1. Before a disk drive can access any sector Answer: Option B
record, a computer program has to
provide the record's disk address. What Explanation:
information does this address specify?
A.Track number No answer description available for this
B. Sector number question. Let us discuss.
C. Surface number View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.All of the above Workspace Report
44. The first electronic digital computer
Answer: Option D contained?
A.Electronic valves
Explanation: B. Vacuum tubes
C. Transistors
No answer description available for this D.Semiconductor memory
42. A high speed device used in CPU for Explanation:

temporary storage during processing is
called No answer description available for this
A.A register question. Let us discuss.
B. A bus View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. A databus Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 45. Name the two persons who were the first
to develop a model of the
Answer: Option A microprocessor chip.
A.Marcian Ted Hoff
Explanation: B. Victor Poor
C. Harry pyle
No answer description available for this D.Both (b) and (c)
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Answer: Option D Answer: Option C
46. EBCDIC can code up to how many
different characters? Explanation:
A.8
B. 16 No answer description available for this
C. 32 question. Let us discuss.
D.64 View Answer Discuss in Forum
E. 256 Workspace Report
Answer: Option E 49. The memory which is ultraviolet light

erasable and electrically programmable
Explanation: is
A.ROM
No answer description available for this B. PROM
question. Let us discuss. C. RAM
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.EPROM
47. Who is credited with the idea of using Answer: Option D

punch cards to control patterns in a
weaving machine? Explanation:
A.Pascal
B. Hollerith No answer description available for this
C. Babbage question. Let us discuss.
D.jacquard View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option D 50. What is the name of the computer which

was first used for programming and
Explanation: playing of music?
A.ELLIAC
No answer description available for this B. ENIAC
question. Let us discuss. C. UNIVAC
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.All of the above
48. Which 32-bit microprocessor is used in Answer: Option A

IBM's PS/2 model-80 computer? 1. The access method used for cassette tape
A.8088 is
B. 80286 A.Direct
C. 80386 B. Random
D.80486 C. Sequential
E. None of the above D.All of the above
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census?
B. 1907
D.1914
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Explanation:
2. The arranging of data in a logical
sequence is called: No answer description available for this
A.sorting question. Let us discuss.
B. classifying View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. reproducing Workspace Report
D.summarizing
E. None of the above 5. A hashing scheme is used with
A.sequential file organization
Answer: Option A B. direct file organization
C. indexed sequential file organization
Explanation: D.partitioned file organization
View Answer Discuss in Forum 6. The time taken for the read/write head to
Workspace Report move to the correct track on the magnetic
disk is called
3. Who is the creator of the PASCAL A.epoch delay
language? B. latency delay
A.Niklaus Wirth C. seek time
B. Dijkstra D.approach time
C. Donald Knuth E. None of the above
D.Basic Pascal

Workspace Report 7. A computer has a 1024K memory. What
does the letter K stand for
4. When was punched-card equipment used A.Kilometre
for the first time to process the British B. Thousand
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D.MB Workspace Report
10. Which of the following are the two main
Answer: Option C components of the CPU?
A.control unit and registers
Explanation: B. registers and main memory
C. control unit and ALU
No answer description available for this D.ALU and bus
11. A characteristic of card systems is:
8. Computer instructions written with the A.slowness in processing data
use of English words instead of binary B. using cards as records of transactions
machine code is called C. needing a larger DP staff
A.Mnemonics D.all the above
B. Symbolic code E. None of the above
C. Gray code
D.Op-code Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 12. A directly accessible appointment
Workspace Report calendar is a feature of a _____ resident
package.
9. The system unit of a personal computer A.CPU
typically contains all of the following B. Memory
except: C. Buffer
A.microprocessor D.ALU
B. disk controller E. None of the above
C. serial interface
D.modem Answer: Option B
E. All of the above are contained
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
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13. 1024 bytes represent a A.1970
A.Megabyte B. 1971
B. Gigabyte C. 1987
C. Kilobyte D.1986
D.None of the above E. None of the above
Answer: Option C Answer: Option C
14. Which type device is a piece of 17. Which of the following is not used for
equipment that receives information storage purposes with main frame
from a CPU? computers?
A.Input A.removable disks
B. Output B. fixed disks
C. CPU C. mass storage systems
D.Memory D.diskettes
E. Storage E. None of the above
Answer: Option B Answer: Option D
15. Computer Operators 18. Which is true for the digital computer?
Write computer programs for specific It is less accurate than the analog
A. A.
problems computer
Operate the devices which input and It represents the decimal numbers
B. B.
output data from the computer through a string of binary digits
Normally require a college degree in It is used primarily in scientific
C. C.
computer science applications
D.All of the above D.Both (a) and (c)

16. When was the IBM XT microcomputer
released in the market?
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19. Which of the following terminals' output 22. A memory space used for the temporary
most closely resembles the output storage of data is
produced by a plotter? A.PROM
A.graphics terminal B. SAM
B. POS terminal C. Scratchpad storage
C. hardcopy terminal D.Buffer
D.all the above E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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23. What is the name of the logic circuit
20. What is the main advantage of magnetic which can add two binary digits?
core memory over semiconductor RAM A.Full adder
memory? B. Half adder
A.more compact and smaller C. Buffer
B. more economical D.Register
a bit does not have to write after E. None of the above
C.
reading
D.non volatile Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
21. Which of the following is used for serial No answer description available for this
access storage only? question. Let us discuss.
A.RAM View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Magnetic tape Workspace Report
C. Magnetic disk
D.Core memory 24. A small film-plate which is used for
E. None of the above microfilming the output from a
microcomputer screen is called
Answer: Option B A.microfilm
B. microfiche
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C. film card C. Instruction Register
D.COM D.Program Counter
Answer: Option B Answer: Option C
25. The ALU and control unit of most of the 28. Storage on PC allows you to store files
microcomputers are combined and until something erases it, but memory
manufactured on a single silicon chip. loses its contents whenever its _____ is
What is it called? lost
A.Monochip A.static
B. Microprocessor B. disk space
C. ALU C. power
D.Control Unit D.both a and b above

26. Continuous line drawing are produced
using Explanation:
A.Chain printers
B. Daisy wheel printers No answer description available for this
C. Plotters question. Let us discuss.
D.Thermal devices View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option C 29. One byte can be used to encode any

integer between 'O' and -inclusive
Explanation: A.16
B. 256
No answer description available for this C. 128
question. Let us discuss. D.255
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Answer: Option D
27. Which of the following registers is
loaded with the contents of the memory Explanation:
location pointed by the PC?
A.Memory Address Register No answer description available for this
B. Memory Data Register question. Let us discuss.
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30. Why is the width of the data bus so
important to the processing speed of a Answer: Option D
computer?
The narrower it is, the greater the Explanation:
A.
computer's processing speed
The wider it is, the more data that can No answer description available for this
B.
fit into main memory question. Let us discuss.
The wider it is, the greater the View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
computer's processing speed Workspace Report
The wider it is, the slower the
D.
computer's processing speed 32. The function of CPU is
The data bus isn't important to the A.to provide a hard copy
E.
processing speed of a computer to read, interpret and process the
B.
information and instruction
Answer: Option C C. to communicate with the operator
Home » Engineering » Computer Science » D.to provide external storage of text
Computer Fundamentals » Section 4 E. None of the above
Exercise :: Computer Fundamentals Answer: Option B

- Section 4
Explanation:
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 1
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 2 No answer description available for this
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 3 question. Let us discuss.
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 4 View Answer Discuss in Forum
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 5 Workspace Report
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 7 33. The bubbles in a bubble memory pack
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 8 are created with the help of?
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 9 A.Laser beam
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 10 B. Magnetic field
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 11 C. Electric field
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 12 D.X-ray
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 13 E. None of the above
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 15 Answer: Option B
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 17 Explanation:
31. How many types of storage loops exist No answer description available for this
in magnetic bubble memory? question. Let us discuss.
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34. The central processor of a modern digital 37. When did arch rivals IBM and Apple
computer consists of Computers Inc. decide to join hands?
A.control unit A.1978
B. primary memory B. 1984
C. control unit and primary memory C. 1990
D.All of the above D.1991
Answer: Option C Answer: Option D
35. Fifth generation computers are likely to 38. The transistorized computer circuits
exhibit were introduced in the
A.artificial intelligence A.First generation
B. heuristic behaviour B. Second generation
C. advanced parallel processing C. Third generation
D.All of the above D.Fourth generation
E. None of the above E. Fifth generation
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

36. A computer system consisting of its
processor, memory and I/O devices Explanation:
accepts data, processes it and produces
the output results. Can you tell in which No answer description available for this
component is the raw data fed? question. Let us discuss.
A.Mass Memory View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Main memory Workspace Report
C. Logic unit
D.Arithmetic unit 39. The memory sizes in mainframe
E. None of the above computers and advanced technology
micro computers are expressed as
Answer: Option B A.Bytes
B. Kilo-bytes
Explanation: C. Bits
D.Megabytes
View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option D
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40. A memory bus is mainly used for 43. Which of the following devices can be
communication between used to directly input printed text?
A.processor and memory A.OCR
B. processor and I/O devices B. OMR
C. I/O devices and memory C. MICR
D.input device and output device D.All of the above
Answer: Option A Answer: Option A

41. An AND gate
A.implements logic addition Explanation:
is equivalent to a series switching
B.
circuit No answer description available for this
C. is an any or all gate question. Let us discuss.
is equivalent to a parallel switching View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.
circuit Workspace Report
44. To locate a data item for storage is
Answer: Option B A.Field
B. Feed
Explanation: C. Database
D.Fetch
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Explanation:
42. The daily processing of corrections to
customer accounts best exemplifies the No answer description available for this
processing mode of: question. Let us discuss.
A.Batch processing View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Real-time processing Workspace Report
C. Time-sharing
D.Offline processing 45. Which of the following memory is
E. None of the above capable of operating at electronics
speed?
Answer: Option A A.Semiconductor memory
B. Magnetic disks
C. Magnetic drums
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D.Magnetic tapes B. buffer
E. None of the above C. register
D.core
Answer: Option A E. None of the above
46. The main purpose of time sharing
techniques used in computers is to make Answer: Option B
the best use of the
A.CPU Explanation:
B. peripherals
C. seconday storage No answer description available for this
D.floppy disks question. Let us discuss.
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Answer: Option A
49. Which part of the computer were is used
Explanation: for calculating and comparing?
A.Disk unit
No answer description available for this B. Control unit
question. Let us discuss. C. ALU
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Modem
47. Which of the following is not true of Answer: Option C

immediate processing?
It is often used in real-time Explanation:
A.
applications
It can occur with either sequential of No answer description available for this
B.
direct-access files question. Let us discuss.
It can be used in an airline-reservation View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
system Workspace Report
Transactions are processed shortly
D.
after a real-world event occurs 50. The person contributing the idea of the
E. All of the above are true stored program was
A.John von Neumann
Answer: Option B B. Charles Babbage
C. Howard Aiken
Explanation: D.Basic Pascal
View Answer Discuss in Forum Home » Engineering » Computer Science »
Workspace Report Computer Fundamentals » Section 5
48. A temporary storage area, attached to the Exercise :: Computer Fundamentals

CPU, for I/O operations is a: - Section 5
A.chip
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 Computer Fundamentals - Section 2 Answer: Option C
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 11 3. Communication that involves computers,
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 12 establishing a link through the telephone
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 13 system is called
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 14 A.Teleprocessing
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 15 B. Microprocessing
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 16 C. Telecommunications
 Computer Fundamentals - Section 17 D.All of the above
1. What was the total number of UNIVAC-I
sold eventually and by which company? Answer: Option C
30, British Tabulating Machine Co.
A.
(BTM) Explanation:
40, International Business Machines
B.
(IBM) No answer description available for this
C. 48, Remington Rand question. Let us discuss.
D.40, International Computer Ltd. (ICL) View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option C 4. Dot-matrix is a type of

A.Tape
Explanation: B. Printer
C. Disk
No answer description available for this D.Bus
2. A file containing relatively permanent Explanation:

data is
A.Random file No answer description available for this
B. Transaction file question. Let us discuss.
C. Master file View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Sequential file Workspace Report
5. Which kind of devices allows the user to
add components and capabilities to a
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computer system? A.microprocessors
A.System boards B. registers
B. Storage devices C. ROM chips
C. Input devices D.data buses
D.Output devices E. None of the above
E. Expansion slots
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option E
6. Where does a computer add and compare Explanation:
data?
A.Hard disk No answer description available for this
B. Floppy disk question. Let us discuss.
C. CPU chip View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Memory chip Workspace Report
9. Which disk interface standard includes
Answer: Option C support for up to eight peripheral devices?
A.ST50G/412
Explanation: B. IDE
C. SCSI
No answer description available for this D.ESDI
7. Which of the following require large Explanation:

computer memory?
A.Imaging No answer description available for this
B. Graphics question. Let us discuss.
C. Voice View Answer Discuss in Forum
10. Who designed the first general purpose
Answer: Option D electronic digital computer "ENIAC" ?
A.Van-Neumann
Explanation: B. Joseph M Juoquard
C. J. Presper Ecket and John W Mauchly
No answer description available for this D.All of the above
8. Which of the following are used to Explanation:

quickly accept, store, and transfer data
and instructions that are being used John William Mauchly was an American
immediately by the CPU? physicist who, along with J. Presper
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Eckert, designed ENIAC, the first B. Do not require header
general purpose electronic digital C. Sometimes require header
computer, as well as EDVAC, BINAC D.All of the above
and UNIVAC I, the first commercial E. None of the above
computer made in the United States.
11. What type of control pins are needed in a Answer: Option B
microprocessor to regulate traffic on the
bus, in order to prevent two devices from Explanation:
trying to use it at the same time?
A.Bus control No answer description available for this
B. Interrupts question. Let us discuss.
C. Bus arbitration View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Status Workspace Report
14. General purpose computers are those
Answer: Option C that can be adopted to countless uses
simply by changing its
Explanation: A.keyboard
B. printer
No answer description available for this C. program
question. Let us discuss. D.display screen
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Answer: Option C
12. The analog computer measures
dimensions and its circuits use the Explanation:
differential and integral equations of
continuous variables. The digital No answer description available for this
computer counts units and its circuits use question. Let us discuss.
A.Logic gates View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Discrete switches Workspace Report
C. Boolean algebra id) Bayes' theorem
D.None of the above 15. What is the name of the visible silver
rectangle which separates the take-up
Answer: Option C portion of the magnetic tape from the
data recording portion?
Explanation: A.Load maker
B. Load marker
No answer description available for this C. Tape separator
question. Let us discuss. D.Tape marker
Workspace Report
Answer: Option B
13. In synchronous transmission data from 16. A part located in the central processing
various users unit that stores data & information is
A.Require header known as
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A.Core memory Explanation:
B. PROM
C. EPROM No answer description available for this
D.ROM question. Let us discuss.
Workspace Report
Answer: Option A
19. A computer with CPU speed around 100
Explanation: million instructions per second & with
the word length of around 64 bits is
No answer description available for this known as
question. Let us discuss. A.Super computer
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. Mini computer
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D.Micro computer
17. A software package to perform E. None of the above
calculations on data arranged in an array
is Answer: Option A
A.System software
B. Utility programs Explanation:
C. Electronic spread sheet
D.Application programs No answer description available for this
E. None of the above question. Let us discuss.
Answer: Option C Workspace Report
Explanation: 20. A computer program consists of

A.System flowchart
No answer description available for this B. Program flowchart
question. Let us discuss. Algorithms written in computer's
C.
View Answer Discuss in Forum language
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18. What was the name of the first stored
program electronic computer which was Answer: Option C
built in 1949 at Cambridge University in 21. An input device which can read
England? characters directly from an ordinary
A.EDVAC piece of paper is
B. EDSAC A.OCR
C. UNIVAC B. OMR
D.MARK-I C. MSI
E. None of the above D.POS
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
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Explanation: A.high level integration
B. self upgradability
No answer description available for this C. intelligent sensors
question. Let us discuss. D.faster data access
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Answer: Option B
22. Which of the following is not a part of
the CPU Explanation:
A.storage unit
B. arithmetic and logic unit No answer description available for this
C. program unit question. Let us discuss.
D.control unit View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option C 25. A collection of eight bits is called

A.Byte
Explanation: B. Word
C. Record
No answer description available for this D.File
26. The ALU of a central processing unit
23. Which of the following chips can be does the essential maths work for the
reprogrammed with special electric computer. What does the control unit
pulses? do?
A.EPROM A.Communicates its results
B. PROM B. Activates the output device
C. ROM C. Monitors the flow of information
D.EEPROM D.Control the printer
24. In this world of fast changing computer 27. Which of the following storage and
technology, one of the most important retrieval methods would be well suited
factor to be considered while purchasing to your processing requirements if you
a PC is, it should have a provision for only need to retrieve records one at a
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time and there is no fixed pattern to the question. Let us discuss.
requests for data and records? View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.indexed sectors Workspace Report
B. sequential
C. direct 30. A storage device which is used to store
D.indexed direct data & information external to the main
E. None of the above storage is known as
A.Buffer
Answer: Option D B. Backing storage
C. PROM
Explanation: D.Accumulator
View Answer Discuss in Forum 31. In a PC, how much memory is available
Workspace Report to application software?
A.1024 KB
28. In MODEMS B. 760 KB
A.Several digital signals are multiplexed C. 640 KB
A digital signal changes some D.560 KB
B.
characteristic of a carrier wave E. 2048 KB
C. Digital signal is amplified
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 32. For a memory system, the cycle time is
Workspace Report A.same as the access time
B. longer than the access time
29. Which is a secondary memory device? C. shorter than the access time
A.CPU D.submultiple of the access time
B. ALU E. None of the above
C. Floppy disk
D.Mouse Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
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33. The number of records contained within Answer: Option B
a block of data on magnetic tape is 36. What does that acronym VGA stand for?
defined by the A.Extended Graphics Adapter
A.block definition B. Enhanced Graphics Array
B. record contain clause C. Video Graphics Array
C. blocking factor D.Color Graphics Array
D.record per block factor E. Video Graphics Adapter
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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37. Which part of the diskette should never
34. The binary equivalent of the Octal be touched?
number 13.54 is A.Hub
A.1011.1011 B. Centre
B. 1101.1110 C. Oval slot
C. 1001.1110 D.Corner
D.All of the above E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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38. The storage locations in the interal
35. What process prepares the magnetic storage of a CPU are called
surface of a disk by creating concentric A.contents
circles, called tracks, around the disk? B. addresses
(Each track is further divided into pic- C. locations
shaped sections called sectors.) D.mask
A.Tracking E. None of the above
B. Formatting
C. Copying Answer: Option B
D.Sectioning
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Explanation:
Answer: Option C
39. Which is used to provide the sight View Answer Discuss in Forum
information to the right person at the Workspace Report
right time for proper decision making?
A.DBMS 42. Which type of display is the latest to be
B. MIS used for portable computer?
C. ISO A.LED display
D.PSO B. LCD display
E. None of the above C. Plasma display
D.Electroluminescent display
Answer: Option B E. None of the above
Explanation: Answer: Option D
No answer description available for this Explanation:

View Answer Discuss in Forum No answer description available for this
Workspace Report question. Let us discuss.
40. Most disk drives have a single read/ Workspace Report
write head for each disk surface. What is
the advantage of suing multiple heads on 43. Which of the following is not true of
each movable access arm? future computers?
A.Reduced seek time increased use of CAD/CAM
A.
B. Less latency time techniques
C. Reduced search time B. faster turnaround time
D.Less disk speed developments in artificial intelligence
C.
E. None of the above systems
development of products more
D.
Answer: Option A suitable for human use
41. One of the main feature that distinguish E. All of the above are true
microprocessors from microcomputers is
words are usually larger in Answer: Option E
A.
microprocessors
B. words are shorter in microprocessors Explanation:
microprocessor does not contain I/O
C.
devices No answer description available for this
exactly the same as the machine cycle question. Let us discuss.
D.
time View Answer Discuss in Forum
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44. The EAM device that does not use a 47. The Josephson tunneling device
control panel is the: illustrates principles associated with the
A.collator advanced storage technique:
B. reproducer A.cryogenics
C. interpreter B. CCD
D.sorter C. EBAM
E. None of the above D.holographing
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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45. Whenever a peripheral is being
controlled by the CPU, it is said to be 48. Which of the following statements is
online. If additionally, the computer files true?
are updated as soon as any change takes The installation of a computer is
A.
place, the system is called favorably received by all employees
A.quick processing system Some form of training is necessary for
B. batch processing system B. employees who will work with
C. real time system computers
D.remote processing system Computers are portrayed solely as
C.
E. None of the above society's benefactor
A businessperson is only interested in
D.
Answer: Option C the computer's accuracy
46. The following is true about 2-out of-5 E. None of the above
code:
A.it is weighted code Answer: Option B
B. it is unweighted code
C. it has odd parity Explanation:
D.All of the above
E. None of the above No answer description available for this
Answer: Option B View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Explanation:
49. Communication between computers
No answer description available for this using standard telephone service
question. Let us discuss. A.Requires a change to an anolog signal
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. Is most efficient
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disturbances E. None of the above
D.All of the above

Workspace Report 3. What is meant by quad-density (QD)
diskette?
50. A floppy disk contains A.It is double-sided disk
A.Circular tracks only B. It is double density disk
B. Sectors only It has double the number of tracks per
C.
C. Both circular tracks and sector inch
D.All of the above D.All of the above

1. When an input electrical signal A=10100
is applied to a NOT gate, its output Explanation:
signal is
4. Large computer system typically uses:
Answer: Option A A.Line printers
B. Ink-jet printers
Explanation: C. Dot-matrix printers
D.Daisy wheel printers
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Explanation:
2. The first practical commercial typewriter
was invented in 1867 in the United States No answer description available for this
by question. Let us discuss.
A.Christopher Latham Sholes View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Carlos Glidden Workspace Report
C. Samuel Soule
D.All of the above 5. First generation computers are
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characterised by B. disk surface
A.Vaccum tubes and magnetic drum C. track
B. Minicomputers D.cylinder
C. Magnetic tape and transistors E. None of the above
D.All of the above

6. Can you tell what passes into and out
from the computer via its ports? No answer description available for this
A.Data question. Let us discuss.
B. Bytes View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Graphics Workspace Report
D.Pictures
E. None of the above 9. In which year was UK's premier
computing event called "The Which
Answer: Option B Computer" started?
A.1980
Explanation: B. 1985
C. 1986
No answer description available for this D.1987
7. What is the general name of the device Explanation:

which produces hardcopy graphics?
A.COM No answer description available for this
B. Plotter question. Let us discuss.
C. Printer View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Microfilm Workspace Report
10. In comparison to the internal (main)
Answer: Option B memory, tape or disk memory is
A.slower and more expensive
Explanation: B. slower and less expensive
C. faster and more expensive
No answer description available for this D.faster and less expensive
11. Which of the following input/output
8. When a disk stack is serviced by a comb- devices is not associated with personal
like access mechanism, there is one computers?
read/write head for each A.mice
A.disk B. color monitors
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C. punched cards 14. Which of the following are likely to jam
D.dot-matrix printers the read/write head of a disk pack?
E. optical scanners A.Dust
B. Smoke particle
Answer: Option C C. Finger print smudge
D.All of the above
Explanation: E. None of the above
No answer description available for this Answer: Option D

View Answer Discuss in Forum Explanation:
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12. The ALU of a computer responds to the question. Let us discuss.
commands coming from View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.primary memory Workspace Report
B. control section
C. external memory 15. Impact printers
D.cache memory strike a ribbon against the paper to
A.
E. None of the above produce character images
B. include ink-jet and thermal devices
Answer: Option B C. are more expensive than Laser printers
D.use optical technology
No answer description available for this Answer: Option A

question. Let us discuss. 16. Which of the following is not a practical
View Answer Discuss in Forum data-processing approach?
Workspace Report A.batch-sequential
B. batch-direct
13. The heart of any computer is the C. immediate-sequential
A.CPU D.immediate-direct
B. Memory E. All of the above
C. I/O Unit
D.Disks Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
View Answer Discuss in Forum 17. Bit map terminal
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A.
windows
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requires considerable amount of video question. Let us discuss.
B.
RAM View Answer Discuss in Forum
requires tremendous amount of Workspace Report
C.
copying and hence low performance
D.All of the above 20. In simplex transmission
E. None of the above A.Data format is simple
B. Data transmission is one way
Answer: Option D Data can be transmitted to small
C.
distances only
Explanation: D.All of the above
View Answer Discuss in Forum 21. Each model of a computer has a unique
Workspace Report A.Assembly language
B. Machine language
18. A 32 bit microprocessor has the word C. High level language
length equal to D.All of the above
A.2 bytes E. None of the above
B. 32 bytes
C. 4 bytes Answer: Option B
D.8 bytes
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 22. Transistorized computer circuits were
Workspace Report introduced in the
A.first generation
19. The register which holds the address of B. second generation
the location to or from which data are to C. thir4 generation
be transferred is known as D.fourth generation
A.index register E. None of the above
B. instruction register
C. memory address register Answer: Option B
D.memory data register
Answer: Option C No answer description available for this

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23. Those microcomputers which have the functionally opposite of a Key-board?
same operating characteristics as the A.Mouse
IBM microcomputers are called IBM B. Trackball
A.duplicates C. Printer
B. clones D.Joystick
C. copies E. None of the above
D.look alikes

Workspace Report 27. The first firm to mass-market a
microcomputer as a personal computer
24. Communication ports are found on the was
back of microcomputers. They are used A.IBM
to connect the computer to _____ B. Sperry Univac
A.printers C. Radio Shack
B. modems D.Data General Corporation
C. other hardware E. None of the above
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D Explanation:

Workspace Report 28. The data appearing first in the left
portion of punched card is
25. Which is considered a direct entry input A.descriptive data
device? B. coded data
A.Optical scanner C. quantitative data
B. Mouse D.All of the above
C. Light pen E. None of the above
D.Digitizer
E. All of the above Answer: Option B
Answer: Option E Explanation:

26. In a computer system, which device is
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29. Which one of the following is termed a Workspace Report
combination input-output device?
A.VDT 32. A regular TV set can be hooked up to a
B. Keyboard computer so as to received computer
C. Printer signal instead of a television program.
D.Laser Jet This hooking up is achieved with the
E. None of the above help of a
A.modem
Answer: Option A B. adapter
C. cable
Explanation: D.aerial
30. The process of writing computer No answer description available for this
instructions in a programming language question. Let us discuss.
is known as View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Coding Workspace Report
B. Processing
C. Programming 33. An output device that uses words or
D.File messages recorded on a magnetic
E. None of the above medium to produce audio response is
A.Magnetic tape
Answer: Option A B. Voice response unit
31. Which of the following is not true of a C. Voice recognition unit.
magnetic disk? D.Voice band
It is expensive relative to magnetic E. None of the above
A.
tape
It provides only sequential access to Answer: Option B
B.
stored data
Users can easily update records by Explanation:
C.
writing over the old data
It does not provide an automatic audit No answer description available for this
D.
trail question. Let us discuss.
E. All of the above are true View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Answer: Option B
34. A factor which would strongly influence
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a businessperson to adopt a computer is A.CPU
its: B. magnetic tapes and disks
A.Accuracy C. video terminal
B. Reliability D.sensors, mechanical controllers
C. Speed E. None of the above
D.All of the above

Workspace Report 38. In which year were chips used inside the
computer for the first time?
35. The most common input device used A.1964
today is B. 1975
A.Motherboard C. 1977
B. Track ball D.1981
C. Scanner E. None of the above
D.Mouse
E. Keyboard Answer: Option B

36. What is the name of the temporary data
storage area between a peripheral device No answer description available for this
and the CPU which compensates for the question. Let us discuss.
difference between their speeds? View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Backing storage Workspace Report
B. Buffer
C. Main storage 39. The invention of the slide rule is
D.Temporary storage attributed to
E. None of the above A.Babbage
B. Oughtred
Answer: Option B C. Pascal
D.Napier
No answer description available for this Answer: Option B

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37. Which of the following is the fastest? question. Let us discuss.
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Workspace Report 43. The CPU chip used in a computer is
partially made out of:
40. The control unit of a microprocessor A.Copper
A.stores data in the memory B. Iron
B. accepts input data from a keyboard C. Gold and silver
C. Performs arithmetic / logic / functions D.Silica
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option E
41. A flat-bed plotter uses a pen which Explanation:
moves in two directions across a piece of
paper fixed on a flat-bed. Can you tell No answer description available for this
who controls the movements of this pen? question. Let us discuss.
A.microfilm View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. microfiche Workspace Report
C. film card
D.COM 44. What type of magnetic material is
E. None of the above normally used in bubble memories?
A.Magnetic core
Answer: Option C B. Cobalt
C. Garnet
Explanation: D.Metallic
42. The desirable characteristic(s) of a No answer description available for this

memory system is (are) question. Let us discuss.
A.speed and reliability View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. low power consumption Workspace Report
C. durability and compactness
D.All of the above 45. A byte is comprised of:
E. None of the above A.One bit
B. Four bits
Answer: Option D C. Eight bits
D.Sixteen bits
No answer description available for this Answer: Option C

question. Let us discuss. 46. Which of the following printer can be
View Answer Discuss in Forum classified as a page-at-a-time printer?
Workspace Report A.Laser printer
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B. Dot-matrix printer
C. Thermal printer Answer: Option B
D.Inkjet printer
Answer: Option A No answer description available for this

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question. Let us discuss. 49. A modern electronic computer is a
View Answer Discuss in Forum machine that is meant for
Workspace Report A.doing quick mathematical calculations
input, storage, manipulation and
B.
47. The CPU of a computer transfers print outputting of data
output to a temporary disk memory at C. electronic data processing
high speed and then gets back to D.performing repetitive tasks accurately
processing another job without waiting E. None of the above
for the output to got to the printer. In this
way, the CPU does not remain idle due Answer: Option B
to its own high speed as compared to the 1. A typical modern computer uses
low speed of the printer. What is the A.LSI chips
name of this memory? B. Vacuum tubes
A.External memory C. Valves
B. I/O memory D.All the above
C. ROM E. None of the above
D.Buffer memory

Workspace Report 2. ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator
and Calculator) had huge advantage over
48. Which of the following registers hold the Mark I because it used electronic valves
information before it goes to the decoder in place of the electromagnetic switches.
A.control register In the beginning, ENIAC was used for
B. data register calculating the path of artillery shells. For
C. accumulator which other was weapon design was it
D.address register utilized?
E. None of the above A.hydrogen bomb
B. atom bomb
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C. agnimissile
D.fighter aircraft 5. The computer program language which is
E. None of the above widely used in computer science and
engineering and also in business is
Answer: Option A A.COBOL
B. FORTRAN
Explanation: C. PASCAL
D.LISP
Workspace Report 6. A 'number crunching' computer is one
that can handle
3. Who was the father of Punched Card A.large spreadsheets
Processing? B. large alphanumeric data
A.J Presper Eckert C. large volume of numbers
B. Charles Babbage D.only numbers
C. Dr. Herman Hollerith E. None of the above
D.Blaise Pascal

Workspace Report 7. The barcode which is used on all types of
items, is read by a scanning device
4. When did Hewlett-Packard Inc. Introduce directly into the computer. What is the
its first HP-110 laptop computer? name of this scanning device?
A.1984 A.Laser scanner
B. 1986 B. Wand
C. 1990 C. OCR
D.1995 D.MICR
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11. Different components on the
8. A processing unit that coordinates motherboard of a PC processor unit are
networks and data communication is linked together by sets of parallel
known as electrical conducting lines. What are
A.Control unit these lines called?
B. Communications processor A.Conductors
C. Register unit B. Buses
D.CPU C. Connectors
E. None of the above D.Connectively
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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9. A type of line printer that uses an
embossed steel band to form the letters 12. The terminal device that functions as a
printed on the paper is cash register, computer terminal, and
A.Golf ball printer OCR reader is the:
B. Dot-matrix printer A.Data collection terminal
C. Laser printer B. OCR register terminal
D.Band printer C. Video display terminal
E. None of the above D.POS terminal
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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10. Which memory system is not as a mass
memory medium? 13. The general range of speed in
A.semiconductor memory revolutions per minute (rpm) at which
B. magnetic tape floppy disks rotate is
C. magnetic disk A.2400-4700
D.magnetic drum B. 390-600
E. None of the above C. 150-250
D.300-600
Answer: Option A E. None of the above
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Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 17. Who developed the first personal
Workspace Report computer spreadsheet package called
Visicalc?
14. Which of the following typically uses a A.Niklaus Wirth
keyboard for input? B. Dan Bricklin
A.desktop terminal C. Bob Frankston
B. point-of-sale terminal D.both (b) and (c)
C. financial transaction terminal E. None of the above
D.executive workstation
E. All of the above Answer: Option D

Workspace Report 18. When was the X Window System born?
A.1984
15. The first microprocessor built by the B. 1989
Intel Corpn. was called C. 1988
A.8008 D.1990
B. 8080 E. None of the above
C. 4004
D.8800 Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
16. The microelectronics is the technology No answer description available for this
of question. Let us discuss.
A.microwaves View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. microcomputers Workspace Report
C. chips
D.automatic processing 19. A double sided magnetic disk pack has
E. None of the above six disks. Can you tell how many
surfaces of this pack are normally used?
B. 12
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C. 6 B. byte
D.9 C. word
E. None of the above D.K
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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20. The Santa Clara Valley, California is
popularly known as Silicon Valley of 23. What technology is used for flat panel
America because displays?
huge deposits of silicon are found A.Solid state
A.
there B. RBG monitor
many silicon chip manufacturing C. VLSI
B.
firms are located there D.Direct view storage tube
C. Santa Claus visits it every Christmas E. None of the above
D.it is full of large grain sand

21. Which of the following professions has
not been affected by personal No answer description available for this
computers? question. Let us discuss.
A.medical View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. clerical Workspace Report
C. accounting
D.law 24. What is meant by the term RAM?
E. None of the above A.Memory which can only be read
Memory which can be both^read and
B.
Answer: Option E written to
Memory which is used for permanent
C.
Explanation: storage
D.Memory which can only be written to
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Explanation:
22. What is the name given to the 8-bit unit
used for coding data? No answer description available for this
A.block of characters question. Let us discuss.
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View Answer Discuss in Forum called
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B. track
25. Magnetic tape can serve as : C. head
A.secondary-storage media D.block
B. output media E. None of the above
C. input media
D.All of the above Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
26. Conversion of hexadecimal number No answer description available for this
1D7F16 to a decimal number is question. Let us discuss.
C. 555710
D.778110 29. The data recording area between the
E. None of the above blank gaps on magnetic tape is called a/
an:
Answer: Option A A.Record
B. Block
Explanation: C. Field
D.Database
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Explanation:
27. Microfilm reader is a
A.OCR device No answer description available for this
B. COM device question. Let us discuss.
C. MICR device View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.None of the above Workspace Report
E. All of the above
30. Personal computers use a number of
Answer: Option B chips mounted on a main circuit board.
What is the common name for such
Explanation: boards?
A.Daughterboard
No answer description available for this B. Motherboard
question. Let us discuss. C. Fatherboard
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Breadboard
28. In magnetic disks, data is organized on Answer: Option B

the platter in a concentric sets of rings 31. Which term is not used to describe the
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memory component of a computer? Explanation:
A.ROM
B. PROM No answer description available for this
C. RAM question. Let us discuss.
D.SAM View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option D 34. The output of a 2 input OR gate is 0 only

when its
Explanation: A.both inputs are 0
B. either input is 1
No answer description available for this C. both inputs are 1
question. Let us discuss. D.either input is 0
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Answer: Option A
32. Who coordinates the sequencing of
events within the central processor of a Explanation:
computer?
A.Logic unit No answer description available for this
B. Arithmetic unit question. Let us discuss.
C. Register View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Control unit Workspace Report
35. A high quality CAD system uses the
Answer: Option D following for printing drawing and
graphs
Explanation: A.Dot matrix printer
B. Digital plotter
No answer description available for this C. Line printer
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Answer: Option B
33. What type of computer programming is 36. A printed document reader which scans
used for airplane ticket reservation the characters and then encodes them in
system? a computer-compatible code for direct
A.Multi programming transmission to the computer is called
B. Real time programming A.Optical character reader
C. Time sharing Kurzweil Data Entry Machine
B.
D.Batch programming (KDEM)
E. None of the above C. MICR
D.Laser scanner
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39. The term gigabyte refers to
Answer: Option B A.1024 bytes
B. 1024 kilobytes
Explanation: C. 1024 megabytes
D.1024 gigabytes
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Explanation:
37. The equipment with which the computer
talks to its users is called a No answer description available for this
A.word processor question. Let us discuss.
B. peripheral View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. software Workspace Report
D.diskette
E. None of the above 40. The CPU chip used in a computer is
partially made out of
Answer: Option B A.silica
B. carbon
Explanation: C. copper
D.gold
No answer description available for this E. silver
Workspace Report 41. Which of the following best describes a
computer-based information system?
38. In which addressing mode, the effective A system in which a computer is used
A.
address of the operand is generated by to turn data into information
adding a constant value to the contents B. Inputting data
of a register? C. Processing data
A.Absolute mode Performing complex mathematical
D.
B. Indirect mode calculations
C. Immediate mode Data is put into the computer for
E.
D.Index mode processing
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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42. Accessing records from a file directly
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without searching from the beginning of No answer description available for this
the file is question. Let us discuss.
A.Time sharing View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Random Workspace Report
C. Direct access
D.Access time 45. The monitor of a computer is connected
E. None of the above to it by a
A.Wire
Answer: Option C B. Cable
C. Bus
Explanation: D.Line driver
E. Modem
View Answer Discuss in Forum 46. In a punched card system, data is
Workspace Report processed by a
keypunch machine, sorter, and posting
A.
43. EBCDIC can code up to how many machine
different characters? accounting machine, posting machine,
B.
A.8 and billing machine
B. 16 sorter, posting machine, and billing
C.
C. 32 machine
D.64 accounting machine, keypunch
D.
E. 256 machine, and sorter
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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44. When did IBM close the last of its
punched card manufacturing plant? 47. A single bus structure is primarily found
A.June, 1989 in
B. December, 1984 A.Main frames
C. March, 1982 B. Super computers
D.November, 1979 C. High performance machines
E. None of the above D.Mini-and micro-computers
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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Explanation: C. Core memory
D.Bubble memory
Workspace Report 1. Which of the following bus types are
used by the Apple Macintosh computer?
48. What is the highest address possible if A.ISA
16 bits are used for each address? B. NuBus
A.65536 C. EISA
B. 12868 D.MCA
C. 16556 E. PCI Bus
D.643897

Workspace Report 2. When the time to establish link is large
and the size of data is small, the preferred
49. An integrated circuit is mode of data transfer is
A.a complicated circuit A.Circuit switching
B. an integrating device B. Packet switching
C. much costlier than a single transistor C. Time division multiplexing
D.fabricated on a tiny silicon chip D.All of the above
50. Which of the following memories 3. Group of instructions that directs a

contains a thin film of magnetic material computer is called
sandwitched between two permanent A.Storage
bias magnets? B. Memory
A.ROM C. Logic
B. Magnetic disk D.Program
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Answer: Option D Answer: Option D
4. A computer-controlled device for training 7. What is the name given to the specialized
exercises that duplicates the work storage element in the processor unit of a
environment is a: computer which is used as a "scratch pad"
A.simulator during processing operations?
B. duplicator A.storage register
C. trainer B. primary memory
D.COM device C. cache memory
E. None of the above D.accumulator
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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5. Which of the following is not an output
device of a computer? 8. A large number of computers in a wide
A.Printer geographical area can be efficiently
B. keyboard connected using
C. VDU A.Twisted pair lines
D.CRT screen B. Coaxial cables
E. All of the above C. Communications satellites
D.All of the above
6. Which of the following terms could be
used to describe the concurrent processing Answer: Option C
of computer programs, via CRTs, on one
computer system? Explanation:
A.Time-sharing
B. Online processing No answer description available for this
C. Interactive processing question. Let us discuss.
D.All the above processing View Answer Discuss in Forum
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9. Which of the following statements is true? No answer description available for this
Analysts usually work alone and question. Let us discuss.
A.
sometimes as part of a team View Answer Discuss in Forum
Most systems projects are completed in Workspace Report
B.
6 to 12 weeks
An analyst's primary concern is the 12. Perforated paper used as input or output
C.
development of software media is known as
Analysts evaluate data flow through an A.Paper tape
D.
organization B. Magnetic tape
E. None of the above C. Punched paper tape
D.Card punch
Answer: Option D E. None of the above
Explanation: Answer: Option A

10. Which of the following is not an Workspace Report
advantage of magnetic disk storage?
The access time of magnetic disk is 13. What is the byte capacity of a drum
A.
much less than that of magnetic tape which is 5 inch high, 10 inch diameter,
Disk storage is longer lasting than and which has 60 tracks per inch and bit
B.
magnetic tape density of 800 bits per inch?
Disk storage is less expensive than A.942000 bytes
C.
tape storage B. 9712478 bytes
D.All of the above C. 192300 bytes
E. None of the above D.14384 bytes
Answer: Option E
11. An advantage of blocking a tape is that Answer: Option A
additional processing time is
A.
consumed Explanation:
B. the direct file method can be emulated
tapes contain less data and longer No answer description available for this
C.
tapes question. Let us discuss.
less tape is used to store the same View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.
amount of data Workspace Report
14. Ethernet uses
Answer: Option D A.Bus topology
B. Ring topology
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C. Star topology
D.Tree topology Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
View Answer Discuss in Forum 18. The first large scale electronic computer
Workspace Report which became operational in 1946 and
contained approximately 18000 vacuum
15. What is the latest write-once optical tubes and could perform 300
storage media? multiplications per second was known as
A.Digital paper A.ILLIAC
B. Magneto-optical disk B. ENIAC
C. WORM disk C. JOHNIAC
D.CD-ROM disk D.EDSAC
Answer: Option A Answer: Option B

16. The data processing job expected to
further decrease in the 1996s is that of: Explanation:
A.Keypuncher
B. Data entry clerk No answer description available for this
C. Computer operator question. Let us discuss.
D.Programmer View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option A 19. A computer program that converts an

entire program into machine language at
Explanation: one time is called a/an
A.interpreter
No answer description available for this B. simulator
question. Let us discuss. C. compiler
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.commander
17. A computer has no more sense than a Answer: Option C

light
A.bulb Explanation:
B. pen
C. switch No answer description available for this
D.pad question. Let us discuss.
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20. A logic gate is an electronic circuit No answer description available for this
which question. Let us discuss.
A.makes logic decisions View Answer Discuss in Forum
allows electron flow only in one Workspace Report
B.
direction
C. works on binary algebra 23. What is the name of the storage device
D.alternates between 0 and 1 values which is used to compensate for the
E. None of the above difference in rates of flow of data from
once device to another?
Answer: Option A A.Cache
21. Identity the advantages that Micro B. Concentrator
Channel Architecture offers over ISA. C. Buffer
A.Automatic System Configuration D.I/O device
B. Less Interference E. None of the above
Multiple device handling (the system
allows expansion boards to take Answer: Option C
C.
complete of the bus for certain
operations) Explanation:
D.Greater data transfer rates
E. All of the above No answer description available for this
Answer: Option E View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Explanation:
24. In latest generation computers, the
No answer description available for this instructions are executed
question. Let us discuss. A.Parallely only
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. Sequentially only
Workspace Report C. Both sequentially an parallely
D.All of the above
22. Computer scientists are exploring the E. None of the above
possibility of culturing bacteria to create
living chips which have digital Answer: Option C
electronic properties. What are these
chips called? Explanation:
A.bacterial chips
B. biochips No answer description available for this
C. natural chips question. Let us discuss.
D.neural chips View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option B 25. Program execution time would be

minimum if the programs are written in
A.Machine Language
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B. Assembly language B. Punjab
C. High level language C. UP.
D.All of the above D.Tamil Nadu

26. A small square or rectangular piece of
silica on which several layers of an Explanation:
integrated circuit are etched or imprinted
is called No answer description available for this
A.VLSI question. Let us discuss.
B. micro View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. wafer Workspace Report
D.chip
E. None of the above 29. A computer programmer
A.does all the thinking for a computer
Answer: Option D B. can enter input data quickly
can operate all types of computer
C.
Explanation: equipment
D.can draw only flowchart
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Explanation:
27. The processing capability of a
microcomputer can be enhanced with the No answer description available for this
help of question. Let us discuss.
A.addition processor View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. expansion cards Workspace Report
C. secondary memory
D.buffer memory 30. "The three most important inventions of
E. None of the above this century are the nuclear bomb, the
high yield hybrid speed, and the
Answer: Option B computer". Can you name the person
who made this statement?
Explanation: A.Harry R Jordan
B. Buckminster Fuller
No answer description available for this C. Jack Smith
question. Let us discuss. D.Jan Timmer
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Answer: Option B
28. Where are silicon chips manufactured in 31. A menu-driven operating system is one
India? which allows you to pick up from the
A.Chandigarh menu of choices it displays on the
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screen. What is the name given to the
images which are used in such image Answer: Option B
oriented menus?
A.Icon Explanation:
B. Figure
C. Symbol No answer description available for this
D.option question. Let us discuss.
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Answer: Option A
34. Which is used for manufacturing chips?
Explanation: A.Bus
B. Control unit
No answer description available for this C. Semiconductors
question. Let us discuss. D.(a) and (b) only
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Answer: Option C
32. What is the name of the earliest
calculating machine which was based on Explanation:
concepts found in modern computers but
was unfortunately never built? No answer description available for this
A.Babbage's Difference Engine question. Let us discuss.
B. Pascal's Adder View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Leibnitz's Multiplier Workspace Report
D.Differential Analyser
E. None of the above 35. The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering
system are called binary digits or _____
Answer: Option A A.bytes
B. kilobytes
Explanation: C. decimal bytes
D.bits
No answer description available for this E. nibbles
Workspace Report 36. Floppy disks which are made from
flexible plastic material are also called?
33. The first machine to successfully A.hard disks
perform a long series of arithmetic and B. high-density disks
logical operations was: C. diskettes
A.ENIAC D.templates
B. Mark I E. None of the above
C. Analytic engine
D.UNIVAC-I Answer: Option C
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Explanation: B. aritmetic-logic unit
C. central processing unit
No answer description available for this D.primary storage unit
37. Which of the following tasks is not Explanation:

suited for sequential processing by a
computer? No answer description available for this
A.Preparing of mailing labels question. Let us discuss.
B. Processing payroll cheques View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Accounting for credit card purchases Workspace Report
D.Inventory control
E. None of the above 40. The most commonly used standard data
code to represent alphabetical, numerical
Answer: Option D and punctuation characters used in
Electronic Data Processing system is
Explanation: called
A.ASCII
No answer description available for this B. EBCDII
question. Let us discuss. C. BCD
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.All of the above
38. Which of the following is responsible for Answer: Option A

coordinating various operations using 41. The terminal device often used in
timing signals? checking charge cards that offers both a
A.Arithmetic-logic Unit limited keyboard input and visual output
B. Control unit is the:
C. Memory unit A.Intelligent terminal
D.Input/Output unit B. POS terminal
E. None of the above C. Video display terminal
D.Audio response unit
Explanation: Answer: Option C

39. All calculations are performed and all Workspace Report
comparisons are made in _____ unit.
A.control unit 42. The computer translates the condition of
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each switch to a number. What number No answer description available for this
is represented by the OFF state? question. Let us discuss.
A.-7 View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. -3.75 Workspace Report
C. 1
D.0 45. In digital data transmission
E. -22 A.Baud rate in equal to bit rate
Baud rate is always smaller than the
B.
Answer: Option D bit rate
Baud rate is always higher than the bit
C.
Explanation: rate
D.All of the above
View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option E
Workspace Report 46. Which of the following is not one of the
three primary functions that on-line
43. Who built the world's first electronic direct-access systems can serve?
calculator using telephone relays, light A.inquiry
bulbs and batteries? B. backup
A.Claude Shannon C. update
B. Konard Zuse D.programming
C. George Stibits E. None of the above
D.Howard H. Aliken

Workspace Report 47. How many bits can be stored in the 8K
RAM?
44. Hard disks and diskettes are: A.8000
A.Direct access storage devices B. 8192
B. Sequential access storage devices C. 4000
C. Rarely used with microcomputers D.4096
D.Both (a) and (c) E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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Workspace Report 1. In negative logic, the logic state 1
corresponds to
48. A code which uses more bits for each A.negative voltage
character then what is necessary is B. zero voltage
known as C. more negative voltage
A.Hollerith code D.lower voltage level
B. Gray code E. None of the above
C. Redundant code
D.Mnemonics Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 2. Which of the following is a part of the
Workspace Report Central Processing Unit?
A.Printer
49. Point out the odd item amongst the B. Keyboard
following C. ) Mouse
A.Computer mouse D.Arithmetic Logic Unit
B. Touchpad E. None of the above
C. Light pen
D.Printer Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
View Answer Discuss in Forum 3. The least expensive OCR units can read
Workspace Report A.hand printed numbers
B. machine printed numbers
50. Access time in a computer memory is C. marks
the time required to D.handwriting
A.Locate the stored data E. None of the above
B. Retrieve the stored data
C. Both locate and retrieve the data Answer: Option C
D.All of the above
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View Answer Discuss in Forum 7. The attribution of human form or qualities
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is called
4. The input unit of a computer A.cybernetics
A.feeds data to the CPU or memory B. cybernation
B. retrieves data from CPU C. artificial intelligence
C. directs all other units D.anthropomorphism
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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8. The technique designed to support the
5. File specification books are created effective access of micro-filmed data is:
primarily for the use of A.Microfiche retrieval
A.systems analysts B. COM
B. programmers C. Micrographics
C. operators D.All the above
D.managers E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
6. Which of the following is used as storage Explanation:
locations both in the ALU and the control
section of a computer? No answer description available for this
A.accumulator question. Let us discuss.
B. register View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. adder Workspace Report
D.decoder
E. None of the above 9. Which of the following persons probably
has the least amount of technical
Answer: Option B knowledge?
A.User
Explanation: B. Computer Operator
C. System Analyst
No answer description available for this D.Programmer
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E. Computer professional E. None of the above
Answer: Option A Answer: Option D
10. What is the name of the computer 13. Primary storage is _____as compared to
terminal which gives paper printout? secondary storage.
A.Display screen A.Slow and inexpensive
B. Soft copy terminal B. Fast and inexpensive
C. Hard copy terminal C. Fast and expensive
D.Plotter D.Slow and expensive
Answer: Option C Answer: Option C

11. The primary advantage of key-to-tape
data-entry systems is: Explanation:
A large percentage of editing can be
A.
performed at the time of data entry No answer description available for this
B. Key verification is easily performed question. Let us discuss.
C. The tape is reusable View Answer Discuss in Forum
Keying errors can be detected as they Workspace Report
D.
occur
E. All of the above 14. If the processor of a computer does not
have a direct and unassisted access to
Answer: Option C data items, these items are said to be
A.offline
Explanation: B. remote
C. disconnected
No answer description available for this D.detached
12. An advantage of overlapped processing Explanation:

activities is:
A.more effective use of the CPU No answer description available for this
increased processing activities for the question. Let us discuss.
B.
entire system View Answer Discuss in Forum
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D.all the above
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15. A microprocessor integrates the
arithmetic logic and control circuitry of a 18. Which of the following is associated
computer into one chip. The first with networks?
microprocessor was built by a group of A.Download, node
engineers at the Intel Corpn. Can you tell B. Star topology
who headed this group? C. Point-to-Point
A.Victor Poor D.Both (a) and (b)
B. Stan Mazor E. None of the above
C. Marcian E. (Ted) Hoff
D.Seymour Cray Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
16. In the IBM PC-AT, what do the words No answer description available for this
AT stand for? question. Let us discuss.
A.Additional terminals View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Advance technology Workspace Report
C. Applied technology
D.Advanced terminology 19. Which was the first computer to use
E. None of the above transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
A.Intel-650
Answer: Option B B. Burroughs E-101
C. Datamatic-1000
Explanation: D.IBM-1401
17. The punched card used in the IBM No answer description available for this
System/3 contains question. Let us discuss.
A.80 columns View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. 120 columns Workspace Report
C. 96 columns
D.126 columns 20. A CPU's processing power is measured
E. None of the above in:
A.IPS
Answer: Option C B. CIPS
C. MIPS
Explanation: D.nano-seconds
View Answer Discuss in Forum 21. The binary equivalent of the
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A.11110111101 question. Let us discuss.
B. 111010111101 View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. 101110111101 Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 24. When used with I/O devices, the term
intelligent implies
Answer: Option A A.a color output capability
B. speech processing capability
Explanation: C. high speed printing capability
feature to support offline and online
D.
No answer description available for this tasks
22. Which of the following is non-impact Explanation:

printer?
A.Drum printer No answer description available for this
B. Line printer question. Let us discuss.
C. Chain printer View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Laser printer Workspace Report
25. A prefix for billion which is equal to
Answer: Option D _____ is called as billi.
A.100
Explanation: B. 10000
C. 1000
No answer description available for this D.10
6. The operation of a digital computer is
23. In which year was the PC voted 'The based on _____ principle.
Machine of the Year's by the American A.counting
Time magazine? B. measuring
A.1970 C. electronic
B. 1975 D.logical
D.1987

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Answer: Option A
27. Which of the following Indian
companies designs and manufactures Explanation:
supercomputers?
A.C-DOT No answer description available for this
B. C-DAC question. Let us discuss.
C. CMC View Answer Discuss in Forum
30. The computers that we use are digital
Answer: Option B whereas we live in an analog world
which means that we have to translate
Explanation: analog data into digital data. What is the
name of the circuit which helps us in this
No answer description available for this conversion?
question. Let us discuss. A.D/A converter
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. A/D converter
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D.Adapter
28. Which of the following memories needs E. None of the above
refresh?
A.SRAM Answer: Option B
B. DRAM 31. Which of the following statements best
C. ROM describes the batch method of input?
D.All of the above A.Data is processed as soon as it is input
E. None of the above B. Data is input at the time it is collected
Data is collected in the form of source
Answer: Option B C. documents, placed into groups, and
then input to the computer
Explanation: D.Source documents aren't used
29. Which of the following is not a sequence No answer description available for this
storage device? question. Let us discuss.
A.Magnetic disk View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Magnetic tape Workspace Report
C. Paper tape
D.All of the above 32. What is the name of the memory card
E. None of the above which is conceptually related to the
smart card but is similar to the video
disk?
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A.Laser card No answer description available for this
B. Master card question. Let us discuss.
C. Visa View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Optical card Workspace Report
35. Which of the following is not an
Answer: Option A alternative name for primary memory?
A.Main memory
Explanation: B. Primary storage
C. Internal storage
No answer description available for this D.Mass storage
36. The first movie with terrific computer
33. In 1830, Charles Babbage disigned a animation and graphics was released in
machine called the Analytical Engine 1982. What was its name?
which he showed at the Paris Exhibition. A.Star Wars
In which year was it exhibited? B. Tron
A.1820 C. Forbidden Planet
B. 1860 D.Dark Star
D.1870

Workspace Report 37. Which of the following isn't used in the
storage phase of a computer-based
34. Which of the following is used to check information system?
for errors in RAM chips? A.Magnetic
A.ROM chip B. Keyboard
B. Microprocessor chip C. Diskette
C. Parity chip D.Hard disk
D.EPROM chip E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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View Answer Discuss in Forum Answer: Option E
Workspace Report Home » Engineering » Computer Science »
Computer Fundamentals » Section 9
38. While buying a PC system, you should
first Exercise :: Computer Fundamentals
A.shop for application programs - Section 9
B. identify your hardware components
C. define your computing needs  Computer Fundamentals - Section 1
D.call for tenders  Computer Fundamentals - Section 2
E. None of the above  Computer Fundamentals - Section 3
Answer: Option C  Computer Fundamentals - Section 5
Explanation:  Computer Fundamentals - Section 7
No answer description available for this  Computer Fundamentals - Section 9
question. Let us discuss.  Computer Fundamentals - Section 10
View Answer Discuss in Forum  Computer Fundamentals - Section 11
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39. An AND gate  Computer Fundamentals - Section 14
A.implements logic addition  Computer Fundamentals - Section 15
is equivalent to a series switching  Computer Fundamentals - Section 16
B.
circuit  Computer Fundamentals - Section 17
C. is an any-or all gate
is equivalent to a parallel switching 41. CD-ROM is a
D.
circuit A.Semiconductor memory
E. None of the above B. Memory register
C. Magnetic memory
Answer: Option B D.All of the above
Explanation:
Answer: Option E
40. Which of the following is true? View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Fields are composed of bytes Workspace Report
B. Files are composed of records
C. Fields are composed of characters 42. A modern digital computer has
D.Records are composed of fields A.extremely high speed
E. All of the above B. large memory
C. almost unlimited accuracy
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D.All of the above 45. Data System management has long-term
E. None of the above viability as a separate business function
because
Answer: Option D A.It requires much technical knowledge
B. It requires large investments
Explanation: Specialists in data systems cannot be
C. integrated into a marketing or
No answer description available for this manufacturing organization
question. Let us discuss. An integrated database accessible to
D.
View Answer Discuss in Forum all requires independent management
43. The disk concept for reducing time lost Answer: Option D
from rotational delay is: 46. Pick out the wrong statement.
A.fixed block addressing Information stored in RAM can be
A.
B. cylinder, track, sector data changed by over writing it
C. staggered addressing Information stored in ROM cannot be
B.
D.graduated block identification changed by overwriting
E. None of the above Information can be stored in any
C.
location of RAM
Answer: Option C Computer main memory can be
D.
accessed only sequentially

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44. What is meant by computer literacy? question. Let us discuss.
Knowing what a computer can and View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.
cannot do Workspace Report
B. Ability to write computer programs
C. Knowing computer related vocabulary 47. Everything computer does is controlled
D.Ability to assemble computers by its
E. None of the above A.RAM
B. ROM
Answer: Option A C. CPU
D.Storage devices
No answer description available for this Answer: Option C

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2. A device or system not directly connected
48. Which of the following is a non-impact to the CPU is
printer? A.On-line
A.Daisy wheel printer B. Keyboard
B. Drum printer C. Memory
C. Laser printer D.Off-line
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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3. The microprocessor of a computer cannot
49. In virtual storage, program segments operate on any information if that
stored on disk during processing are information is not in its.
called: A.secondary storage
A.tracks B. main storage
B. blocks C. ALU
C. pages D.logic unit
D.sectors E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
1. Which of the following is usually a Explanation:
special one-time operation that must be
completed over a limited time period? No answer description available for this
A.Batch question. Let us discuss.
B. Patch View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Project Workspace Report
D.Word
E. None of the above 4. A device which converts human readable
data into machine language is
Answer: Option C A.Card reader
B. Card punch
Explanation: C. Punched paper tape
D.Character reader
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Explanation:
Answer: Option D
View Answer Discuss in Forum 8. A family of polynomial block codes
Workspace Report designed to correct burst errors is known
as
5. What digits are representative of all A.Bar codes
binary numbers? B. Gray codes
A.0 C. Fire codes
B. 1 D.mnemonics codes
C. Both (a) and (b) E. None of the above
D.3

6. What is the name of the chip which has
more than once processor on it? No answer description available for this
A.Parallel chip question. Let us discuss.
B. Multi-processor chip View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Transputer Workspace Report
D.Parallel processor
E. None of the above 9. To produce high-quality graphics
(hardcopy) in color, you would want to
Answer: Option C use a(n)
A.RGB monitor
Explanation: B. plotter
C. ink-jet printer
No answer description available for this D.laser printer
question. Let us discuss. E. All of the above
7. Which of the following is a set of general Explanation:

purpose internal registers?
A.stack No answer description available for this
B. scratch pad question. Let us discuss.
C. accumulator View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.status register Workspace Report
10. The computer code for the interchange
Answer: Option B of information between terminals is
A.ASCII
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B. BCD D.All of the above
C. EBCDIC E. None of the above
D.All of the above

11. Which of the following is required when
more than one person uses a central No answer description available for this
computer at the same time? question. Let us discuss.
A.terminal View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. light pen Workspace Report
C. digitizer
D.mouse 14. Design qualifications do not normally
E. None of the above include
A.Output requirements
Answer: Option A B. Input and storage requirements
C. Control provisions
Explanation: D.Blueprints
12. Which is not necessary when using bar No answer description available for this
codes in supermarkets? question. Let us discuss.
A.Point-of sale (POS) terminal View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Check digit on the bar code Workspace Report
C. Price on the shelf
D.Price on the goods 15. Which of the following is form of semi
E. None of the above conductor memory in which it is
possible to change the contents of
Answer: Option C selected memory locations by applying
suitable electrical signals.
Explanation: A.CAM
B. ROM
No answer description available for this C. EAROM
question. Let us discuss. D.ANACUS
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Answer: Option C
13. The language that the computer can 6. The basic components of a modern
understand and execute is called digital computer are :
A.Machine language A.Input device
B. Application software B. Output device
C. System program C. Central processor
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D.All of the above introduced in Britain in 1904 by a small
E. None of the above company. What was the name of that
company?
Answer: Option D A.The Tabulator Ltd.
B. Tabulator Machine Company
Explanation: International Business Machines
C.
(IBM)
No answer description available for this Accounting & Tabulating Corpn. of
D.
question. Let us discuss. Great Britain
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Answer: Option A
17. What does that acronym EGA stand for?
A.Enhanced Graphics Array Explanation:
B. Extended Graphics Array
C. Monochrome Graphics Adapter No answer description available for this
D.Enhanced Graphics Adapter question. Let us discuss.
E. Extended Graphics Adapter View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Answer: Option A
20. The computer translates the condition of
Explanation: each switch to a number. What number
is represented by the ON state?
No answer description available for this A.+7
question. Let us discuss. B. +3.75
View Answer Discuss in Forum C. 1
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E. 22
18. A beam of light used to record and
retrieve data on optical disks is known as Answer: Option C
A.polarized light 21. A disk with usable recording surfaces on
B. unpolarized concentric light each side is known as
C. laser A.Hard disk
D.coloured light B. Single-sided disk
E. None of the above C. Double-sided disk
D.High capacity
Answer: Option C E. None of the above

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22. What is a portion of memory that serves Answer: Option C
as a temporary repository for data as it
waits for a given action? Explanation:
A.Memory Pool
B. Cache No answer description available for this
C. Processor question. Let us discuss.
D.Processor pool View Answer Discuss in Forum
E. Bank Workspace Report
Answer: Option B 25. Which of the following are often used to

ensure that data has been accurately
Explanation: input to the computer?
A.digitizers
No answer description available for this B. light pens
question. Let us discuss. C. keyboards
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.input controls
23. In serial, asynchronous transmissions, Answer: Option D

the ____ bit is used to signal the end of 26. An input device that converts data
the character within the data frame. punched into paper lape into a binary
A.start format is
B. stop A.Page reader
C. parity B. Paper tape punch
D.data C. Paper tape reader
E. None of the above D.Card punch
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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24. Which is the acronym for Algol
extended for design. 27. A computer will function only if it
A.AFIPS A.has a control unit
B. ADP B. is given input data
C. AED C. has a program in its memory
D.CAI D.has software package
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repeatability and
Answer: Option C A.buffer size
B. resolution
Explanation: C. vertical dimension
D.intelligence
Workspace Report 31. The minimum time delay required
between the initiation of two successive
28. A memory in which the information is memory operations is known as
stored last is on top & is retrieved first is A.memory cycle time
known as B. memory access time
A.PROM C. transmission time
B. Buffer D.waiting time
C. Stack E. None of the above
D.RAM

Workspace Report 32. Which of the following terms describe
1024 kilobytes?
29. Regarding a VDU, which statement is A.Kilobyte
more correct? B. Megabyte
A.It is an output device C. Gigabyte
B. It is an input device D.Terabyte
C. It is a peripheral device E. None of the above
D.It is a hardware item

Workspace Report 33. The flow and timing to data to and from
the microprocessor is regulated by
30. Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of A.control pins
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B. address pins A.K
C. data pins B. L
D.power pins C. M
E. None of the above D.C
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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34. The total number of messages handled
by a computerized telephone system on a 37. Which of the following processor is
daily basis is an example of: software that accepts user ideas,
A.Frequency manipulates and reorganises them in
B. Updating user-specified ways and then produces a
C. Volume refined model of those thoughts.
D.All of the above A.Distribute
E. None of the above B. Out-line
C. Multi
Answer: Option C D.On-line
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
35. An internal storage consisting of arrays View Answer Discuss in Forum
of small rings of magnetic material Workspace Report
called ferrite is
A.Magnetic tape 38. The word 'Computer' usually refers to
B. Magnetic core the Central Processor Unit plus
C. Magnetic disk A.External memory
D.Optical mark reader B. Internal memory
E. None of the above C. Input devices
D.Output devices
36. In the language of the computer
profession, one thousand position of Answer: Option B
main storage is represented with the
letter
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View Answer Discuss in Forum 42. The most popular language for
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A.COBOL
39. The control of the jobs running within a B. PASCAL
system is C. BASIC
A.Job monitoring D.FORTRAN
B. Job stream E. None of the above
C. Job min
D.Job step Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
View Answer Discuss in Forum 43. An error in computer data is called
Workspace Report A.Chip
B. Bug
40. Communication using a modulated C. CPU
carrier to apply a data signal to a D.Storage devices
transmission medium in analog form is E. None of the above
A.Local area network
B. Modem Answer: Option B
C. Base band networking
D.Broad band networking Explanation:
Answer: Option D question. Let us discuss.
41. 'ITS' stands for View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Intelligent Teaching Systems Workspace Report
B. International Tutoring Systems
C. Intelligent Tutoring Systems 44. Any piece of equipment forming an
D.All of the above interface to a data communication
E. None of the above system is
A.DTE
Answer: Option C B. DTA
C. CSA
Explanation: D.DCA
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Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 48. Which of the following is a secondary
Workspace Report memory device?
A.Keyboard
45. In which of the following, each data item B. Disk
contains at most 2 points C. ALU
A.List structure D.All of the above
B. LISP E. None of the above
C. List sorting
D.List head Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
46. An input/output device at which data No answer description available for this
enters or leaves a computer system is question. Let us discuss.
A.Keyboard View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Terminal Workspace Report
C. Printer
D.Plotter 49. The register which keeps track of the
E. None of the above execution of a program and which
contains the memory address of the
Answer: Option B instruction currently being executed is
known as
Explanation: A.Index register
B. Memory address register
No answer description available for this C. Program counter
question. Let us discuss. D.Instruction register
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Answer: Option C
47. The fastest type of memory from the 1. The input and output devices are located
following list is away from the central computer facility
A.tape in which particular type of processing.
B. semiconductor memory A.Time sharing
C. disk B. Batch processing
D.bubble memory C. Interactive mode
E. None of the above D.Real time processing
Answer: Option B
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4. The latest PC keyboards use a circuit that
Answer: Option B senses the movement by the change in its
capacitance. What are these keyboards
Explanation: called?
A.Capacitance keyboards
No answer description available for this B. Mechanical keyboards
question. Let us discuss. C. Qwerty keyboards
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Dvorak keyboards
2. Which is a swapping device is used to Answer: Option A

hold the images of pages in main
memory. Explanation:
A.Plex
B. Paging drum No answer description available for this
C. Card punch question. Let us discuss.
D.Optical mark reader View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option B 5. A step-by-step procedure used to solve a

problem is called
Explanation: A.Operating system
B. Algorithm
No answer description available for this C. Application program
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Answer: Option B
3. A section of code that may only be 6. Which memory is nonvolatile and may be
executed by one process at any one time written only once?
is A.RAM
A.CPM B. EE-ROM
B. Critical resource C. RAM
C. Critical region D.PROM
D.Gray code E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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7. A random-access data storage device
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which gives rapid access to data is question. Let us discuss.
A.Magnetic tape View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Punched card Workspace Report
C. Disk storage unit
D.Buffer 10. A type of core store that has a lower
E. None of the above access time than the devices used for
working store in the same processor is
Answer: Option C known as
A.core memory
Explanation: B. buffer
C. fast core
No answer description available for this D.address register
11. What is the alternative name for a
8. A card on the top of pack of cards diskette?
containing information about the cards in A.Floppy disk
the pack is B. Hard disk
A.Punched card C. Flexible disk
B. Card punch D.Winchester disk
C. Reader card E. None of the above
D.Punched paper tape

Workspace Report 12. Conversion of a hexadecimal number
4E16 to binary number is
9. Which term is used to describe RAM? A.10011012
A.Dynamic RAM (DRAM) B. 10011102
B. Static RAM (SRAM) C. 11011002
C. Video RAM (VRAM) D.1101112
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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16. The output quality of a printer is
13. A device that transmits messages in measured by
verbal form is A.Dots per inch
A.Audit trail B. Dots per line
B. Card punch C. Dots printed per unit time
C. Audio response unit D.All of the above
D.Magnetic tape E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
DPI is used to describe the resolution
No answer description available for this number of dots per inch in a digital print
question. Let us discuss. and the printing resolution of a hard
View Answer Discuss in Forum copy print dot gain; the increase in the
Workspace Report size of the halftone dots during printing.
This is caused by the spreading of ink on
14. A standard tape recorder used to save or the surface of the media.
load computer information is known as View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Magnetic tape Workspace Report
B. Cassette drive
C. Punched paper tape 17. A device that converts one type of signal
D.Card punch into another is called
E. None of the above A.Modem
B. Transducer
Answer: Option B C. Punched paper tape
D.Punched card
No answer description available for this Answer: Option B

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15. Which of the following functional question. Let us discuss.
components of a computer is responsible View Answer Discuss in Forum
for the transient or temporary storage Workspace Report
used by the CPU?
A.Input 18. Which method is of reading the
B. Output characters & providing input to a
C. CPU . computer.
D.Memory A.Optical character reader
E. Storage B. Punched paper tape
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C. Card punch 1982.
D.Magnetic ink character D.Tandy Model-200, 1985
Answer: Option A Answer: Option B
19. Which facilitates data processing 22. Example of non-numerical data is

capabilities at the location of the end- A.Employee address
user. B. Examination score
A.DTP C. Bank balance
B. EDT D.All of the above
C. DDP E. None of the above
D.FAX

Workspace Report 23. Which selection below best describes the
term data processing?
20. The memory which is programmed at A.The collection of information or data
the time it is manufactured B. The distribution of information or data
A.ROM The manipulation of information or
C.
B. RAM data
C. PROM D.The storage of information or data
D.EPROM E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
21. When was the world's first laptop Explanation:
computer introduced in the market and
by whom? No answer description available for this
A.Hewlett-Packard, 1980 question. Let us discuss.
B. Epson, 1981 View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Laplink Travelling Software Inc, Workspace Report
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B. Clive Sinclair
24. A device that both transmits and receives C. John Napier
data, is D.Steve Wozniak
A.Transducer E. Herman Hollerith
B. Trapdoor
C. Translator Answer: Option A
D.Transceiver
Answer: Option D No answer description available for this

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question. Let us discuss. 28. The personnel which deal with the
View Answer Discuss in Forum computer and its management put
Workspace Report together is known as
A.Firm ware
25. An automatic machine that performs B. Human ware
routine seemingly human tasks is C. Software
A.KIPS D.Hardware
B. AI E. None of the above
C. PL
D.Robot Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
6. IBM 7000 digital computer No answer description available for this
A.belongs to second generation question. Let us discuss.
B. uses VLSI View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. employs semi conductor memory Workspace Report
D.has modular construction
E. None of the above 29. A path linking 2 hardware or
telecommunication units down which
Answer: Option D data and control signals can be
transmitted is
Explanation: A.Modulation
B. Demodulation
No answer description available for this C. Channel
question. Let us discuss. D.Signalling
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Answer: Option C
27. The IC was invented at Texas
instruments in year 1958 by Explanation:
A.Jaik Kilby
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33. The main purpose of the off line device
30. The unit of hardware an operator uses to is
monitor computer processing is the: To reduce the no.of operator errors in
A.
A.Card reader recording data
B. CPU B. To save computer time
C. Line printer To save floor space in the computer
C.
D.Console centre
Answer: Option D
31. A framework in which circuit boards can Answer: Option B
he mounted is
A.Switch circuit Explanation:
B. Chip
C. Card cage No answer description available for this
D.Bar code question. Let us discuss.
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Answer: Option C
34. The accuracy of the floating point
Explanation: numbers representable in two 16 bit
words of a computer is approximately
No answer description available for this A.16 digits
question. Let us discuss. B. 6 digits
View Answer Discuss in Forum C. 4 digits
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32. What is the minimum number of
operations required, for a Answer: Option B
microprocessor with 8 data pins, to read
a 32-bit word? Explanation:
A.1
B. 2 No answer description available for this
C. 4 question. Let us discuss.
D.8 View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option C 35. Which of the following is a special

purpose language used to describe to a
Explanation: computer's operating system.
A.LOGO
No answer description available for this B. APL
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C. ICL
D.CORAL Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
36. Which of the following languages is the No answer description available for this
most widely used? question. Let us discuss.
A.PL/1 View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. BASIC Workspace Report
C. FORTRAN
D.PASCAL 39. Which protocol has been standardised by
E. None of the above the International Standards Organisation.
A.ISAM
Answer: Option C B. ISO
C. LISP
Explanation: D.CALL
37. How many addresses are required for 25 No answer description available for this
x 40 video RAM? question. Let us discuss.
C. 1000
D.2000 40. Which of the following is the largest and
E. None of the above most powerful computer manufacture in
the world
Answer: Option C A.IBM
B. Intel
Explanation: C. Novel
D.Microsoft
Workspace Report 41. Which 8-bit chip was used in many of
Tandy's TRS-80 computers?
38. Which of the following isn't a type of A.Z-8000
computer facility? B. Motorola 6809
A.decentralized C. Z-8088
B. centralized D.Z-80
C. de-distributed E. None of the above
D.distributed
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A.EDSAC
Answer: Option D B. ENIAC
C. EDVAC
Explanation: D.ACE
42. Conversion of binary number 1011102 to No answer description available for this
octal is question. Let us discuss.
C. 568
D.508 45. RAM is also known as
E. None of the above A.Read-only memory
B. Programmable read-only memory
Answer: Option C C. Read/Write memory
Erasable programmable read-only
D.
Explanation: memory
View Answer Discuss in Forum 6. Which of the following statements is
Workspace Report false?
A.Secondary storage is nonvolatile
43. A symbol that modifies an action is B. Primary storage is volatile
known as Secondary storage contains data for
C.
A.Compiler immediate processing
B. Modifier When the computer is turned off, data
C. Interpreter D.and instructions stored in primary
D.Mod storage are erased
E. None of the above E. All of the above
44. The first computer used to store a 47. Hardware _____ memory is seldom used
program in modern computers.
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A.ROM question. Let us discuss.
B. RAM View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. LIFO Workspace Report
D.PROM
E. None of the above 50. Which gate only sends one through if
neither of its terminals receives a pulse.
Answer: Option C A.NOT
B. NOR
Explanation: C. OR
D.NAND
Workspace Report 1. Which is a basic technique, using
activity networks.
48. Which language was created by Charles A.CPA
H. Moore at National Radio Astronomy B. VLSI
Observatory. C. GIGO
A.BASIC D.MSI
B. FORTH E. None of the above
C. dBASE
D.COBOL Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 2. A large computer designed to handle
Workspace Report complex scientific calculations
may use only a firmed word-length
A.
49. An IC contains 50 gates each of which storage approach
consists of 6 components. Its belong to will likely require a character
B.
A.VLSI addressable storage unit
B. LSI must use fixed length words of four
C.
C. MSI character each
D.SSI D.will not use numbered address locations
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Workspace Report 6. Which of the following languages is often
translated to pseudo code?
3. The 7-bit ASCII code widely used A.Assembly
A.For data communication work B. FORTRAN
B. In IBM mainframe models C. PASCAL
C. For coding external memory D.BASIC
In large machines produced by non- E. None of the above
D.
IBM vendors

Workspace Report 7. The physical components of a computer
system is
4. A technique for processing jobs on a first- A.Human ware
come, first-served basis is known as B. Firm ware
A.FAX C. Hardware
B. FIFO D.Software
C. GIGO cable E. None of the above
D.Optical mark reader

Workspace Report 8. Processors of all computers, whether
micro, mini or mainframe must have
5. A device mounted on a communication A.ALU
satellite which receives, amplifies and re- B. Primary storage
transmits signals from earth station is C. Control Unit
A.Track D.All of the above
B. Transponder E. None of the above
C. Transistor
D.Terminal Answer: Option D
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9. A device used to bring information into a 12. Number cruncher is the informal name
computer is for
A.ALU A.Mini computer
B. Input device B. Super computer
C. Control unit C. Micro computer
D.Output device D.Mainframe computer
10. The pieces of equipment which are 13. Magnetic tape can serve as
attached to the CPU of a computer and A.Input media
which it can access are called B. Output media
A.output devices C. Secondary storage media
B. control units D.All of the above
C. hardware E. None of the above
D.disk drive
E. peripherals Answer: Option D

11. What type of memory is not directly
addressable by the CPU and requires No answer description available for this
special software called EMS (expanded question. Let us discuss.
memory specification)? View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Extended Workspace Report
B. Expanded
C. Base 14. Which is the first compiler-level
D.Conventional language developed by a team of IBM
E. Basic system programmers led by John Backus and
unveiled in 1957?
Answer: Option B A.BASIC
B. PL/1
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C. FORTRAN
D.APL Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 18. A repository for data, usually covering
Workspace Report specific topic is
A.Database
15. The first mechanical calculator was B. Data requisition
invented in C. Databank
A.1958 D.Data collection
C. 1658
D.1972 Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
16. Programmed instructions to the No answer description available for this
computer is known as question. Let us discuss.
A.Data View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Code Workspace Report
C. Documentation
D.Database 19. The disadvantage of dynamic RAM over
E. None of the above static RAM is
A.higher power consumption
Answer: Option B B. variable speed
need to refresh the capacitor charge
C.
Explanation: every once in two milliseconds
D.higher bit density
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Explanation:
17. Which of the following is also known as
SOROBAN No answer description available for this
A.ENIAC question. Let us discuss.
B. Abacus View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. EDSAC Workspace Report
D.UNIVAC
E. None of the above 20. Which of the following is true
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concerning personal computers? question. Let us discuss.
They decrease the demand for View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.
mainframe computers Workspace Report
They have been most successful in the
B.
home 23. The smallest logical data entity is called
The electronic spreadsheet has been a a data item or data
C.
primary reason for their popularity A.Base
Their future is not so bright owning to B. Field
D.the improved cost-performance ratio C. Bank
of minis and mainframes D.Collection
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

21. Which of the following machines are
characterised by electronic tube Explanation:
circuitry, delay line, rotating or
electrostatic memory. No answer description available for this
A.First generation question. Let us discuss.
B. Fifth generation View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Third generation Workspace Report
D.Second generation
E. Fourth generation 24. Conversion of a hexadecimal number
3D16 to binary number is
Answer: Option A A.1111012
B. 1100112
D.1100012
Workspace Report
Explanation:
22. A memory that is capable of determining
whether a given datum is contained in No answer description available for this
one of its addresses is question. Let us discuss.
A.ROM View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. PROM Workspace Report
C. CAM
D.RAM 25. Programs prepared by an outside
E. None of the above supplier & privided to a user in a
machine readable form is known as
Answer: Option C A.Utility program
B. Canned program
Explanation: C. Application program
D.Application software
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Answer: Option B Answer: Option A
26. An input device that uses switch contacts
placed under a plastic pad which may be Explanation:
inscribed with symbols is known as
A.Punched card No answer description available for this
B. Touch pad question. Let us discuss.
C. Punched paper tape View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Magnetic disk Workspace Report
29. The earliest device that qualifies as a
Answer: Option B digital computer is
A.EDSAC
Explanation: B. Abacus
C. ENIAC
No answer description available for this D.EDVAC
27. Pictures or drawings, typically displayed Explanation:

on a VDU to allow users to select
program options is called No answer description available for this
A.HIPO charts question. Let us discuss.
B. Icons View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Graphics Workspace Report
D.Network
E. None of the above 30. One million bytes of information is
abbreviated as
Answer: Option B A.Bit
B. MB
Explanation: C. KB
D.GB
Workspace Report 1. Which memory stores the values of
variables.
28. A monitor looks like a TV set but it does A.SAM
not B. ROM
A.Receive TV signals C. RAM
B. Give a clear picture D.PROM
C. Give a steady picture E. None of the above
D.Display graphics
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Explanation: C. Boot strap
D.Utility
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Explanation:
32. The first IBM PC did not have any
A.disk drive No answer description available for this
B. RAM question. Let us discuss.
C. ROM View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Port Workspace Report
35. A terminal having local processing
Answer: Option A capability is
A.KIPS
Explanation: B. AI
C. Intelligent terminal
No answer description available for this D.Optical terminal
36. The _____ provides a path between the
33. Which device uses much less computer CPU and peripheral devices, which are
time than the light pen and gives connected via interface cards.
resolutions equal to that of the CRT A.computer
display. B. expansion bus
A.Mouse C. memory
B. Touch tablet D.CPU
C. Touch panel E. None of the above
D.Data tablet

Workspace Report 37. Which of the following programs give
instructions about operations inside the
34. The process used to set up a programs computer
once the system is operational is A.System software
A.Operating system B. Application
B. Black bon C. Utility id) Compiler
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D.None of the above View Answer Discuss in Forum
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Answer: Option A
40. One of a class of storage devices that can
Explanation: access storage locations in any order is
A.DTE
No answer description available for this B. DASD
question. Let us discuss. C. DDE
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.DDC
38. The magnetic disks and drums are like Answer: Option B
recirculating shift registers because 41. A hand-held device which reads marks
they have about the same storage or characters on paper by detecting
A.
capacity photo-sensitivity is known as
B. their storage is non volatile A.Light pen
C. their access times are about the same B. Optical-wand
stored data is available for reading C. Plotter
D.
over and over again in the same order. D.All of the above
39. Which of the following time will 42. Tiny rings made of magnetic material
normally be determined by the that can be polarised to represent binary
requirements of the device to which the 1 or 0 is called
transfer is being made A.Magnetic core
A.Access B. Magnetic disk
B. Cycle C. Card punch
C. Hold D.Floppy disk
D.Delay E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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Workspace Report 46. What is the acronym for Single In-Line
Memory Module?
43. A computer program that instructs other A.SIMM
programs to perform a particular type of B. SILMM
operation is C. SM
A.System software D.SMM
B. Application program E. None of the above
C. Compiler
D.Interpreter Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
View Answer Discuss in Forum 47. A device used to measure the circuit
Workspace Report density of a chip is
A.Light pen
44. A hard copy would be prepared on a B. Mouse
A.Line printer C. LSI
B. Dot matrix printer D.All of the above
C. Type writer terminal E. None of the above
D.Plotter
E. All of the above Answer: Option C

Workspace Report 48. Which type of processing that produces
output results immediately after input
45. Which was the world's first data are entered into a computer system
minicomputer and when was it A.Time-sharing
introduced? B. Interactive
A.PDP-1, 1958 C. Batch processing
B. 1MB System/36, 1960 D.Real-time processing
C. PDP-11 1961 E. None of the above
D.VAX 11/780, 1962
Answer: Option A
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Workspace Report 3. Which of the following printers, are you
sure will not to use if your objective is to
49. A printer in which the characters are print on multicarbon forms?
embossed on a band is A.daisy wheel
A.Dot-matrix B. dot-matrix
B. Laser C. laser
C. Golf-ball D.thimble
D.Chain E. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
1. A type of simulation method using Explanation:
random numbers to determine the
evolution of a system is No answer description available for this
A.Model dispersion question. Let us discuss.
B. Monte carlo View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Monadic Workspace Report
D.Padding
E. None of the above 4. The term MIPS refers to _____
A.millions of instructions per second
Answer: Option B B. multiple instructions per second
C. megabytes of instructions per seconds
Explanation: D.millions input processor set
E. multi-inductance processing system
2. A database management system based on No answer description available for this

the concept of ownership is question. Let us discuss.
A.Network topology View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Network layer Workspace Report
C. Network database system
D.Network license system 5. The primary memory of a personal
E. None of the above computer consists of:
A.ROM only
Answer: Option C B. RAM only
C. Both ROM and RAM
Explanation: D.Memory module
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Explanation:
Answer: Option C
6. A software package to implement a data No answer description available for this
base is question. Let us discuss.
A.System analysis View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. DBMS Workspace Report
C. Database
D.DASD 9. What was the name of the first
E. None of the above commercially available micro¬processor
chip?
Answer: Option B A.Intel 8008
B. Intel 8080
Explanation: C. Intel 4004
D.Motorola 6809
Workspace Report
Explanation:
7. Methods used to organise and physically
store disk data are cylinder and No answer description available for this
A.Sector question. Let us discuss.
B. Surface View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Track Workspace Report
D.Hib
E. None of the above 10. The term "memory" applies to which
one of the following
Answer: Option A A.Logic
B. Storage
Explanation: C. Control
D.Input device
Workspace Report 11. The working principles of today's
computers were provided by an English
8. A dot-matrix printer mathematician
A.is an input device A.Charles Babbage
B. is an output device B. Dr. Hollerith
C. cannot print alphabet C. Donald Reach
D.has a speed of 1000 cps D.Ken Reider
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Explanation: 14. Data systems for planning are often
called
No answer description available for this A.decision analysis systems
question. Let us discuss. B. planning analysis systems
View Answer Discuss in Forum C. decision support systems
Workspace Report D.All of the above
12. A new technology which provides the
ability to create an artificial world and Answer: Option C
have people interact with it is called
A.televirtuality Explanation:
B. virtual reality
C. alternative reality No answer description available for this
D.3-D reality question. Let us discuss.
Workspace Report
Answer: Option B
15. Which of the following is not used as
Explanation: secondary storage
A.Semiconductor memory
No answer description available for this B. Magnetic disks
question. Let us discuss. C. Magnetic drums
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Magnetic tapes
13. The proper definition of a modern digital Answer: Option A

computer is 16. A device that can accept data, hold
an electronic automated machine that them&deliver them on demand at a later
A.can solve problems involving words time is known as
and numbers A.Buffer
a more sophisticated and modified B. Memory
B.
electronic pocket calculator C. CPU
any machine that can perform D.Register
C.
mathematical operations ' E. None of the above
D.a machine that works on binary code

Workspace Report 17. A magnetic tape volume that is used on a
data processing operation without any
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change to its contents is
A.Magnetic disk Answer: Option B
B. Punched paper tape
C. Master tape Explanation:
D.Card reader
E. None of the above No answer description available for this
Answer: Option C View Answer Discuss in Forum
Workspace Report
Explanation:
20. A file that includes an index directory to
No answer description available for this facilitate random access is
question. Let us discuss. A.Sequential file
View Answer Discuss in Forum B. Indexed file
Workspace Report C. Random file
D.Serial file
18. An output device that converts data from E. None of the above
a binary format in main storage to coded
hole patterns punched into a paper tape Answer: Option B
is 21. The data bus in 8080A/8085
A.Paper tape punch microprocessor is a group of
B. Punched paper tape eight bidirectional lines that are used
C. Magnetic disk to transfer 8 bits between the
A.
D.Magnetic tape. microprocessor and its I/O and
E. None of the above memory
sixteen bidirectional lines that are
Answer: Option A B. used for data transfer between the
microprocessor and memory
Explanation: eight unidirectional lines that are used
C.
for I/O devices
No answer description available for this eight lines used to transfer data among
D.
question. Let us discuss. the registers
Workspace Report
Answer: Option A
19. A computer performs operations by
comparing data items and then, Explanation:
depending on the results, follows
predetermined course of action. What No answer description available for this
are such operations called? question. Let us discuss.
A.Sequential View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Logical Workspace Report
C. Digital
D.Physical 22. Control of computer system or
E. None of the above subsystem operation by an operator who
may intervene at arbitrary times is
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A.Manual control No answer description available for this
B. Mapping question. Let us discuss.
C. Shift register View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.ALU Workspace Report
25. A notation for defining the form and
Answer: Option A structure of data is known as
A.Data description language
Explanation: B. Binary language
C. Data channel
No answer description available for this D.Data definition language
26. The CPU is made up of control unit
23. In which of the following terminals the ALU and
screen is regarded as an array of pixels, A.Memory
where each pixel is either on or off? B. Input-Output
A.Character map terminal C. Register unit
B. Bit map terminal D.All of the above
C. RS-232 C terminal E. None of the above
D.All of the above

Workspace Report 27. In digital computer, all the expressions
are coded into
24. Which language has been selected as the A.Octal digits
basis for the Japanese "fifth generation" B. Binary digits
computers. C. Hexadecimal digits
A.ALGOL D.Decimal cligits
B. COBOL E. None of the above
C. PROLOG
D.C Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
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Workspace Report D.Address
28. In computer terminology a compiler
means Answer: Option B
a person who computes source 31. A memory that contains a fine pattern of
A.
programs data permanently defined is
B. the same thing as a programmer A.RAM
C. key punch operator B. EPROM
a program which translates source C. ROM
D.
program into object program D.PROM
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Workspace Report
29. Which part of computer performs
functions similar to the cerebrums of the 32. What is the number of bits needed for an
above cardiac and nervous system of a address in a 4 K memory?
human body. A.16
A.ALU B. 8
B. Input device C. 12
C. CPU D.4
D.Control unit E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Workspace Report
33. Conversion of an octal number 1068 to
30. A storage area used to store data to binary number is
compensate for the difference in speed at A.11100102
which the different units can handle data B. 10001102
is C. 11001102
A.Memory D.100001102
B. Buffer E. None of the above
C. Accumulator
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34. The physical equipment made oi various 37. How many operations per second can
metals, silicon and plastic components perform by a modern fast mainframe
that make up the parts of a computer is digital computer.
called A.1000
A.micro B. 100,000
B. peripheral C. 10,00,000
C. hardware D.1,00,00,00,000
D.disk drive E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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38. A connection between two end points,
35. Who launched IBM's First PC in 1981? either physical or logical, over which
A.Dean Cline data may travel in both directions
B. C.B. Rogers Jr. simultaneously is called _____
C. John F. Akers A.Dump point
D.David Svenson B. Datalink
E. None of the above C. Duplex
D.Networks
36. Memories in which any location can be
reached in a fixed (and short) amount of Answer: Option C
time after specifying its address is called
A.sequential-access memory Explanation:
B. random-access memory
C. secondary memory No answer description available for this
D.mass storage question. Let us discuss.
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the analog carrier to represent the digital
39. Which is part of a computer system, information is known as
enables human operators to A.PIA
communicate with the computer. B. PSK
A.Console C. PM
B. Keyboard D.PM
C. Printer E. None of the above
D.CPU

Workspace Report 43. A device that stores one item of
information is
40. Who invented the microprocessor? A.Memory element
A.Marcian E Hoff B. Block Compaction
B. Herman H Goldstein C. MDR
C. Joseph Jacquard D.Memory guard
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
41. Sending data from one place to another, Explanation:
by physical or electronic means is
A.E-mail No answer description available for this
B. Internet question. Let us discuss.
C. Data transmission View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Distributed processing. Workspace Report
44. MODULA is a
Answer: Option C A.Programming language
B. Low-level language
Explanation: C. Assembly language
D.Machine language
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Explanation:
42. A method for representing digital data
analog signals by changing the phase of No answer description available for this
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48. The two basic types of record-access
45. A register in which of the following that methods are:
holds the current instruction while it is A.sequential and random
being executed is called instruction B. sequential and indexed
register. C. direct and immediate
A.ALU D.on-line and realtime
B. CPU E. None of the above
C. Memory
D.Address Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
46. The OCR stand for? No answer description available for this
A.Outsized character reader question. Let us discuss.
B. Optical character recognition View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Operational character reader Workspace Report
D.Only character reader
E. None of the above 49. Which functional component of a
computer is responsible for the
Answer: Option B computing?
A.Input
Explanation: B. Output
C. CPU
No answer description available for this D.Memory
question. Let us discuss. E. Storage
47. Which of the following is a data Explanation:

communication link that connects more
than two stations, nodes etc No answer description available for this
A.Multipoint connection question. Let us discuss.
B. Multipoint line View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Multiple chain Workspace Report
D.Multilinked
E. None of the above 50. Punched cards are associated with the
name
Answer: Option B A.Leibniz
B. Jacquard
Explanation: C. Hollerith
D.Pascal
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1. The light pen was developed in
A.1942 Explanation:
B. 1976
C. 1950 No answer description available for this
D.1992 question. Let us discuss.
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Answer: Option C
4. Transmission and presentation of text and
Explanation: graphics is called
A.Tele-text
No answer description available for this B. Network
question. Let us discuss. C. Telematique
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.Video text
2. The two main components of the CPU is Answer: Option D

A.Control unit and registers
B. Control unit and ALU Explanation:
C. Registers and main memory
D.ALU and bus No answer description available for this
Answer: Option B Workspace Report
Explanation: 5. Which of the following is directry

controlled from a keyboard.
No answer description available for this A.Card punch
question. Let us discuss. B. Punched paper tape
View Answer Discuss in Forum C. Magnetic disk
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3. A factor which might cause an individual
to consider using a computer in criminal Answer: Option A
activities is: 6. Which of the following is a machine for
The computer's access to large sums of reading documents that are encoded in a
A.
money way that is readable by person and
The speed with which the crime can be machine.
B.
accomplished A.Document reader
EFTS (Electronic Funds Transfer B. Distributed system
C.
System) C. Artificial intelligence
D.All the above D.Document sorter
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A.Direct access devices
Answer: Option A B. Sequential access devices
C. Slower than magnetic tape
Explanation: D.Used only in mainframe computers
7. Which of the following does not affect the No answer description available for this
resolution of a video display image? question. Let us discuss.
A.bandwidth View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. raster scan rate Workspace Report
vertical and horizontal lines of
C.
resolution 10. If you see a diskette with a piece of foil
D.screen size covering its notch, it is said to be
E. All of the above A.write-protected
B. copy-protected
Answer: Option D C. write-enabled
D.foil-covered

question. Let us discuss. 11. No computer can do anything without a
View Answer Discuss in Forum A.program
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C. chip
8. Which was the first commercial computer D.output device
built by M.V. Wilkies. E. None of the above
A.Super computer
B. LEO Answer: Option A
C. Mainframe
D.Micro computer Explanation:
Answer: Option B question. Let us discuss.
Explanation: Workspace Report
No answer description available for this 12. The estimation of the value of a function
question. Let us discuss. at a point beyond the interval in which
View Answer Discuss in Forum the data lies is called known as
Workspace Report A.Interpolation
B. Simulation
9. Disketts and hard disks are C. Emulation
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D.Extra polation Workspace Report
15. The shifting of a program from one of
Answer: Option A the memory addresses to another is
A.Data transmission
Explanation: B. Data collection
C. Relocation
No answer description available for this D.Database
16. Arranging data in a specific order is
13. An input device that is able to interpret called
pencil marks on paper media is known A.Merging
as B. Sorting
A.Magnetic disk C. Classification
B. Optical Mark Reader D.Verification
C. Card Puncher E. None of the above
D.Magnetic tape

Workspace Report 17. The area of computer science which is
concerned with the display of pictures is
14. Front-end processor is a _____ designed A.Networks
specifically to handle the B. Graphics
communications processing task. C. Designing
A.ALU D.Architecture
B. Control unit E. None of the above
C. CPU
D.Register Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 18. Which of the following is a computer
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memory that can be programmed once, malfunction is
but not reprogrammed. A.System analysis
A.ROM B. System software
B. RAM C. Utilities
C. PROM D.System diagnostics
D.EPROM E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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22. A computer, by definition, is any device
19. A programming language intended to that computers. This broad definition
solve a no. of different types of problems includes which of the following?
is A.Calculators
A.COBOL B. Cash registers
General purpose programming C. Automotive controllers
B.
language D.Desktop computers
C. BASIC E. All of the above
D.FORTRAN
E. None of the above Answer: Option E

Workspace Report 23. What was the computer conceived by
Babbage?
20. Which of the following is used as a A.Analytical Engine
primary storage device? B. Arithmetic Machine
A.Magnetic drum C. Donald Knuth
B. PROM D.All of the above
C. Floppy disk E. None of the above
D.All of the above

21. A program used to detect overall system
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24. A acronym for the organisation that Workspace Report
publishes programming language
standard is 27. ILLIAC is a
A.ASCn A.Super computer
B. BCD B. Mini computer
C. ANSI C. Mainframe computer
D.EBCDIC D.Micro computer
25. Which of the following is used to make a 28. An electrical inter-connection that
programs run when the computer is permit 8 or more bits of data to be
switched on. moved in the same instant of time is
A.Autoboot called
B. Warmboot A.Outline processor
C. Bubble B. Parallel interface
D.Authentication C. Page layout program
E. None of the above D.Fasimile system
Answer: Option A
26. A micro processor chip used in a PC Answer: Option B
system
Performs the arithmetic-logic and Explanation:
A.
control functions
Is the only chip cound in most PC No answer description available for this
B.
models question. Let us discuss.
Almost always operates on by-bits of View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
data at a time Workspace Report
D.Performs the primary storage function
E. None of the above 29. The hardware in which data may be
stored for a computer system is called
Answer: Option A A.Registers
B. Bus
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C. Control unit
D.Memory Answer: Option B
E. Chip
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
View Answer Discuss in Forum 33. How many symbols exist in Baudot
Workspace Report code?
A.42
30. Conversion of an octal number 738 to B. 116
binary number is C. 58
A.1101112 D.76
C. 1100102
D.1110112 Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
31. Software that's loaded into a computer No answer description available for this
primary storage area is known as question. Let us discuss.
A.Memory-resident package View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. File management system Workspace Report
C. Electronic spread sheet program
D.Utilities 34. Which gate sends on a pulse when it
E. None of the above receives one at either or both of its
terminals.
Answer: Option A A.NOR
B. NOT
Explanation: C. OR
D.NAND
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Explanation:
32. Which of the following are the building
blocks of all the circuits in a computer. No answer description available for this
A.Circuit switch question. Let us discuss.
B. Logic gates View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Logical Operators Workspace Report
D.Instructions
E. None of the above 35. A circuit which can store information is
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known as of
A.Integrated circuit A.CCD's
B. Chip B. Magnetic tapes and disks
C. Memory cell C. Magnetic bubbles
D.Gate D.Both (b) and (c)

36. Where was the India's first computer
installed and when? Explanation:
A.Institute of Social Science, Agra, 1955
Indian Institute of Statistics, Delhi, No answer description available for this
B.
1957 question. Let us discuss.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
1955 Workspace Report
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,
D.
1971 39. Which company produces processors for
E. None of the above the Apple Macintosh?
A.IBM
Answer: Option C B. Motorola
C. Intel
Explanation: D.AMD
E. Cyrix
37. A language based on graphics for use in No answer description available for this
education is question. Let us discuss.
A.PROLOG View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. LOGO Workspace Report
C. COBOL
D.BASIC 40. The essential features of a number
E. None of the above system are
A.Radix
Answer: Option B B. Set of distinct counting digits
C. bits
Explanation: D.Both (a) & (b)
View Answer Discuss in Forum 41. Which of the following high speed
Workspace Report non¬impact printers are fast enough to
print the entire book in about 1 minute.
38. Non-volatility is an important advantage A.Laser
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B. Dot-matrix Workspace Report
C. Page
D.Line 44. A reflective marker that indicates the
E. None of the above end of the usable tape is
A.End user
Answer: Option C B. End-of-tape
C. Optical mark reader
Explanation: D.FAX
42. An identifying label on the first record No answer description available for this
of magnetic tape is question. Let us discuss.
A.Punched paper tape View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Optical mark reader Workspace Report
C. Tape label
D.Joystick 45. Which of the following are not likely to
E. None of the above be found on a PC main circuit board
A.RAM chips
Answer: Option C B. Microprocessor chips
C. ROM chips
Explanation: D.LCD clocks
View Answer Discuss in Forum 46. A specific part of an arithmetic & logic
Workspace Report unit that is used to perform the operation
of multiplication is
43. Super computers are primarily useful for A.Multiplier
A.Input-output intensive processing B. Multiplener
B. Data-retrieval operations C. Multivibrator
Mathematical-intensive scientific D.Quantization
C.
applications E. None of the above
D.All of the above

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47. Which of the following is used for input
and output both Answer: Option C
A.Graph plotter
B. Teletype terminal Explanation:
C. Line printer
D.All of the above No answer description available for this
Answer: Option B Workspace Report
Explanation: 50. An Integrated Circuit (IC) is

A.Fabricated on a tiny silicon chip
No answer description available for this B. A complicated circuit
question. Let us discuss. C. Much costlier than a single transistor
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.An integrating device
48. Character readers are those devices Answer: Option A

which read the characters printed on the 1. The 2's complement number of 110010
source documents and then convert them is
directly into computer-usable input. A.001101
Which of the following is not a character B. 110011
reader? C. 010011
A.OCR D.All of the above
B. MICR E. None of the above
C. OMR
D.LCD Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
View Answer Discuss in Forum 2. The purpose of an application program is
Workspace Report to
Convert program written in high level
A.
49. SPSS stands for language to machine language
Statistical Package for Systems B. Meet specific user needs
A.
Science Allow the operating system to control
C.
B. Systems Package for Social Science resources better
C. Statistical Package for Sociai Science D.Make off-line equpment run better
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5. Serial access memories are useful in
Answer: Option B applications where
A.data consists of numbers
Explanation: B. short access time is required
each stored word is processed
C.
No answer description available for this differently
question. Let us discuss. data naturally needs to flow in and out
D.
View Answer Discuss in Forum in serial form
3. Which of the following translate back Answer: Option D

from machine code something resembling . A six - digit card field used for postal ZIP
the source language codes is defined as
A.Interpreter A.A letter field
B. Compiler B. An alphabetic field
C. Assembler C. A numeric field
D.Decompiler D.An alphanumeric field
4. Who developed a mechanical device in 7. The octal equivalent of the number

the 17th century that could add, subtract, 11010.1011 is
multiply, divide and find square roots? A.32.54
A.Napier B. 63.51
B. Babbage C. 32.27
C. Pascal D.All of the above
D.Leibnitz E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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8. Super-computers
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Are found at thousands of sites around
A.
the world Answer: Option B
B. Can now fit on a single silicon chip 11. A hand-held device for optically reading
Are usually designed to process bar codes on goods, labels & shelves is
C.
accounting applications A.Wand
Are not fast enough for some B. Touch tablet
D.
applications C. Mouse
E. None of the above D.Light pen
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
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9. A special type of device which uses an
ordinary telephone with a computer is 12. In analog computer
A.Light pen A.Input is first converted to digital form
B. Mouse Input is never converted to digital
B.
C. Acoustic couple form
D.Touch panel C. Output is displayed in digital form
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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10. The first electronic general purpose
digital computer built by Mauchly and 13. The decimal equivalent of the binary
Eckert called ENIAC did not work on number 11100001111 is
the stored program principle. How many A.1806
numbers could it store in its internal B. 1807
memory? C. 2806
A.100 D.All of the above
C. 40
D.80 Answer: Option B
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14. A disk storage medium in the form of an 17. Software instructions intended to satisfy
assembly containing a single rigid a user's specific processing needs are
magnetic disk permenently is called _____.
A.fixed disk A.Systems software
B. disk cartridge B. A microcomputer
C. card punch C. Documentation
D.card reader D.Applications software
E. None of the above E. All of the above
Answer: Option B Answer: Option D
15. The benefit of using computers are that 18. Which of the following file
Computers are very fast and can store organizations is most efficient for a file
A.
huge amounts of data with a high degree of file activity?
Computers produce accurate output A.sequential
B.
even when the input is incorrect B. ISAM
Computers are designed to the C. VSAM
C.
inflexible D.B-Tree index
D.All of the above E. All of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
16. Which is a Common-Business oriented Explanation:
language.
A.SNOBOL No answer description available for this
B. BASIC question. Let us discuss.
C. COBOL View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.C Workspace Report
19. What is the name of the reading device
Answer: Option C which mades use of photosensors and
laser technologies to interpret printed,
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typed or even hand-written data directly B. 8 inputs
from the source documents? C. 10 inputs
A.MICR D.3 inputs
B. OCR E. . None of the above
C. Mark-sensing device
D.ATM Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
View Answer Discuss in Forum 23. Which major development led to the
Workspace Report production of microcomputers?
A.Magnetic disks
20. A(n) ____ device is any device that B. Floppy disks
provides information which is sent to the C. Logic gates
CPU. D.Integrated circuits
A.input E. None of the above
B. output
C. CPU Answer: Option D
D.memory
E. storage Explanation:
Answer: Option A No answer description available for this

21. The range of frequencies available for question. Let us discuss.
data transmission is known as View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Baud Workspace Report
B. Bandwidth
C. Byte 24. The first computer made available for
D.Bits commercial use was
E. None of the above A.Mark-I
B. ENIAC
Answer: Option B C. EDSAC
D.UNIVAC

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22. Full adder has question. Let us discuss.
A.4 inputs View Answer Discuss in Forum
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25. In which mode, each user has a local 28. A physical connection between the
input/output device. microprocessor memory and other parts
A.Interactive of the microcomputer is known as
B. Time sharing mode A.Path
C. Batch processing mode B. Address bus
D.All of the above C. Route
Answer: Option B
26. Sometime data are gathered over a Answer: Option B
period of time and collected into a group
before entering them into a computer for Explanation:
processing. What type of processing is it
called? No answer description available for this
A.Interactive processing question. Let us discuss.
B. Sequential processing View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Batch processing Workspace Report
D.Group processing
E. None of the above 29. An IBM System/38 represents the
computer class of:
Answer: Option A A.small-scale computer
B. medium-scale computer
Explanation: C. large-scale computer
D.super computer
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Explanation:
27. Which of the following is considered a
direct-entry input device? No answer description available for this
A.optical scanner question. Let us discuss.
B. mouse View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. light pen Workspace Report
D.digitizer
E. All of the above 30. Which hole is used to mark the location
of the first sector in a soft-sectored disk.
Answer: Option E A.Address
B. Location
Explanation: C. Index
D.Label
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31. Which system was developed by Rank- Explanation:
Xeron for use with office computers and
other equipment. No answer description available for this
A.UNIX question. Let us discuss.
B. ETHERNET View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. PC-DOS Workspace Report
D.MS-DOS
E. None of the above 34. If, in a computer, 16 bits are used to
specify addresses in a RAM, the number
Answer: Option B of addresses will be
A.216
Explanation: B. 65,536
C. 64K
No answer description available for this D.Any of the above
32. Bubble memory is a Explanation:

A.Sequential access device only
B. Direct access device only No answer description available for this
Combination of sequential and direct question. Let us discuss.
C.
access devices View Answer Discuss in Forum
35. What is the storage capacity of a
Answer: Option C Hollerith card which is organized into
nibbles?
Explanation: A.32
B. 64
No answer description available for this C. 128
question. Let us discuss. D.240
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Answer: Option D
33. Any method for controlling access to or 36. A type of instruction that can produce
use of memory is known as several lines of machine language code
A.Memory map is a
B. Memory protection A.Mnemonic
C. Memory management B. Address
D.Memory instruction C. Macro
E. None of the above D.assemble
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
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Explanation: C. Scratchpad
D.ROM
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Explanation:
37. A common use of computer in office is
for No answer description available for this
A.Distributed question. Let us discuss.
B. Word processing View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Data Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 40. Third generation computers
were the first to use built-in error
A.
Answer: Option B detecting devices
used transistors instead of vacuum
B.
Explanation: tubes
C. were the first to use neural network
No answer description available for this D.All of the above
Workspace Report Answer: Option E
41. High-level languages are not concerned
38. The imitation of one device or system by with computer but with
another is A.Assembler
A.Simulation B. Machine code
B. Emulation C. Compiler
C. Resilience D.All of the above
D.Compaction E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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42. Which of the following term is used in
39. A type of semiconductor memory that connection with the organisation of files
usually has small capacity but very fast in ALGOL 68
access is A.Blow
A.PROM B. Machine
B. RAM C. Biquinary
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D.Book Workspace Report
45. The difference between memory and
Answer: Option D storages is that memory is _____ and
storage is _____
Explanation: A.Temporary, permanent
B. Permanent, temporary
No answer description available for this C. Slow, fast
question. Let us discuss. D.AH of the above
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Answer: Option A
43. The methods used by COBOL to define 46. Which most popular input device used
that structure of a data item in terms of today for interactive processing & for
characters, digits, etc. is the on line entry of data for batch
A.Password processing.
B. Pointer A.Mouse
C. Picture B. Magnetic disk
D.Overlay C. Visual display terminal
E. None of the above D.Card punch
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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44. Which of the following transfers data
contained on computer cards to the 47. A fully functional computing device
computer system. containing all the elements of a
A.Card sorter computer which is built around a
B. Card reader MICROPROCESSOR is known as
C. Magnetic disk A.Machine-in-built computer
D.Magnetic tape B. Super computer
E. None of the above C. Micro computer
D.Mini computer

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View Answer Discuss in Forum 2. The ability of a computer system to
Workspace Report remain operational despite various
failures is
48. There are historical evidences to prove A.Relation
that abacus was first used in B. Schema
A.India C. Resilience
B. Japan D.Versatility
C. China E. None of the above
D.Indonesia

Workspace Report 3. Which of the following memories must be
refreshed many times per second?
49. A class of random access memory that A.Static RAM
requires periodic servicing in order for B. Dynamic RAM
the contents to remain valid is C. EPROM
A.Static RAM D.ROM
B. Dynamic RAM E. None of the above
C. PROM
D.EPROM Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
1. Computer can not do anything without a No answer description available for this
A.Chip question. Let us discuss.
B. Memory View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Output device Workspace Report
D.Program
E. None of the above 4. The third generation of computers covers
the period:
Answer: Option D A.1971-1982
B. 1982-1994
Explanation: C. 1959-1964
D.1965-1971
No answer description available for this E. 1995-now
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Explanation:
Answer: Option C
5. An electronic logic gate whose output is View Answer Discuss in Forum
logic 0 only when all inputs are logic 1 is Workspace Report
A.NOR
B. NAND 8. Which is an electronic device that can
C. OR store temporarily a single bit of data.
D.NOT A.Accumulator
E. None of the above B. Buffer
C. Memory
Answer: Option B D.Latch
6. Which of the following is the expansion E. None of the above
of EBCDIC
Extended bit comparable to digital Answer: Option D
A.
interface for computer
Extended bootable computerised digital Explanation:
B.
infrared calculator
Extended binary coded decimal No answer description available for this
C.
interchange code question. Let us discuss.
Extended binary coded decimal View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.
information code Workspace Report
9. A digital device that processes data is
Answer: Option C known as
A.Data processor
Explanation: B. Data entry
C. DBMS
No answer description available for this D.Database
7. A vertically aligned set of tracks on a disk Explanation:

pack is known as
A.Cluster No answer description available for this
B. Surface question. Let us discuss.
C. Cylinder View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.Panel Workspace Report
10. A generalised software package
produced to meet the bugs of a variety of
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data processing users is known as Workspace Report
A.Utility programs
B. System software 13. What is the name of the display feature
C. Operating system that highlights areas of the screen which
D.Application package require operator attention?
E. None of the above A.Pixel
B. Reverse video
Answer: Option D C. Touch screen
11. Who is 1988 announced the latest D.Cursor
version of CD-ROM called CD- E. None of the above
ROMXA (extended architecture) which
provides a documented means of Answer: Option B
integrating digital audio with computer
data on a CD-ROM disk? Explanation:
A.Sony
B. Philips No answer description available for this
C. Microsoft question. Let us discuss.
D.All of the above View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option D 14. To set a register or counter to the all-

zero-state is
Explanation: A.Rerun
B. Reset
No answer description available for this C. Remote
question. Let us discuss. D.Release
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Answer: Option B
12. Third generation computers
Were the first to use integrated Explanation:
A.
circuitry
Were the first to use built-in error No answer description available for this
B.
detecting devices question. Let us discuss.
Used transistors insted of vaccum View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
tubes Workspace Report
D.All of the above
E. None of the above 15. Which is used to store firmware.
A.RAM
Answer: Option A B. ROM
C. PROM
Explanation: D.EPROM
View Answer Discuss in Forum 16. Which of the following is NOT a
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primary storage device? B. Sorting
A.Magnetic tape C. Balleting
B. Magnetic disk D.Lock-out
C. Optical disk E. None of the above
D.All of the above

Primary storage, also known as main View Answer Discuss in Forum
storage or memory, is the main area in a Workspace Report
computer in which data is stored for
quick access by the computer's 19. A data item which is not broken down
processor. On today's smaller computers, into smaller units is _____
especially personal computers and A.Data element
workstations, the term random access B. Elementary data item
memory (RAM) - or just memory - is C. Data entry
used instead of primary or main storage, D.Database management
and the hard disk, diskette, CD, and E. None of the above
DVD collectively describe secondary
storage or auxiliary storage. Answer: Option B
17. A device that prints one character at a ! No answer description available for this
time is kknown as question. Let us discuss.
A.Laser printer View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Line printer Workspace Report
C. Character printer
D.Dot-Matrix printer 20. A computer is a box full of electronic
E. None of the above A.Switching devices
B. Chips
Answer: Option C C. Circuits
D.Registers

question. Let us discuss. 21. What are the concentric circles on floppy
View Answer Discuss in Forum disks know as?
Workspace Report A.Tracks
B. Cylinders
18. A mechanism for arranging controlled C. Sectors
access to a shared resource is D.Segments
A.Retrieving E. None of the above
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Answer: Option A 24. An electronic circuit with about 20
transistors fabricated on a silicon chip is
Explanation: known as
A.SSI
No answer description available for this B. MSI
question. Let us discuss. C. DPS
View Answer Discuss in Forum D.RJE
22. A one-bit signal that indicates the start Answer: Option A

of data transmission by an asynchronous
device is Explanation:
A.Parity bit
B. Status bit No answer description available for this
C. Zero bit question. Let us discuss.
D.Start bit View Answer Discuss in Forum
Answer: Option D 25. Instructions and memory addresses are

represented by
Explanation: A.character codes
B. binary codes
No answer description available for this C. binary word
question. Let us discuss. D.parity bit
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Answer: Option B
23. Registers which are partially visible to 6. Which type of computers use the 8 bit
users and used to hold conditional codes code called EBCDIC?
(bits set by the CPU hardware as the A.Minicomputers
result of operations), are known as B. Microcomputers
A.PC C. Mainframe computers
B. Memory Address Registers D.Supercomputers
C. General purpose registers E. None of the above
D.Flags

Workspace Report 27. Which generation of computers is
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covered by the period 1964-77? question. Let us discuss.
A.First View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Second Workspace Report
C. Third
D.Forth 30. Which printer is very commonly used
E. None of the above for desk-top publishing?
A.Laser printer
Answer: Option C B. Ink-jet printer
C. Daisy wheel printer
Explanation: D.Dot-matrix printer
View Answer Discuss in Forum 31. Hard disks are formatted in the same
Workspace Report manner as floppy disks. However, before
a hard disk can be formatted, it must first
28. First CAD system called AutoCAD for be _____
the PCs was announced in the year 1982. A.partitioned
Can you tell who announced it? B. sectioned
A.Intel Corpn. C. deleted
B. Rolta India Ltd. D.inter-sectioned
C. Autodesk Inc E. write protected
D.AT & T Corp.

Workspace Report 32. The no of logical records in a physical
record is
29. Main storage is also called A.Group
A.Accumulator B. Blocking factor
B. Control unit C. Sector
C. Register unit D.Field
D.memory E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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View Answer Discuss in Forum first used
Workspace Report on-line, realtime systems first became
D.
popular
33. Personnel who design, program, operate E. All of the above
and maintain computer equipment refers
to Answer: Option D
A.Console-operator 36. A common example of a data storage
B. Programmer medium is
C. Peopleware A.cartidge
D.System Analyst B. floppies
E. None of the above C. cluge
D.disk
Answer: Option C E. None of the above
Explanation: Answer: Option D

34. The magnetic storage chips used to Workspace Report
provide nonvolatile direct access storage
of data and that have no moving parts 37. IBM-PC is an example of
are known as A.A main frame
A.Magnetic core memory B. Machine-in-built
B. Magnetic tape memory C. Micro computer
C. Magnetic disk memory D.Special purpose
D.Magnetic bubble memory E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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38. Which of the following will happen
35. In the third generation of computers: when data is entered into a memory
distributed data processing first location?
A.
became popular It will add to the content of the
A.
an operating system was first location
B.
developed It will change the address of the
B.
C. high-level procedural languages were memory location
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C. It will erase the previous content D.Drum
It will not be fruitful if thjere is E. None of the above
D.
already some data at that location

Workspace Report 42. The number of bits that are typically
stored on each track of a magnetic disk
39. All inputs must be in ON position to is usually
have an output is known as A.the same
A.NOT gate B. different
B. AND gate C. depend on the program to be stored
C. OR gate D.All of the above
D.XOR gate E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
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43. The silicon chips used for data
40. The intersection of a column and row in processing are called
a spreadsheet is called a bon or A.RAM chips
A.Key B. ROM chips
B. Field C. Micro processor
C. Cell D.PROM chips
D.Menu E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
41. A magnetic storage device on which data Explanation:
is stored on a cylindrical drum,
subdivided into tracks is known as No answer description available for this
A.Punched card question. Let us discuss.
B. Magnetic disk View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. Magnetic tape Workspace Report
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A.Chip
44. The code that should be adequate for B. Bug
present and anticipated data processing C. Bit
both for machine and human use is D.Byte
A.Conciseness E. None of the above
B. Uniqueness
C. Operability Answer: Option B
D.All of the above
Answer: Option C No answer description available for this

Workspace Report
question. Let us discuss. 48. A system program which helps the
View Answer Discuss in Forum execution of user programs is known as
Workspace Report A.System software
B. Application program
45. What is the number of bit patterns C. Batch operating system
provided by a 7-bit code? D.Utilities
A.256 E. None of the above
B. 128
C. 64 Answer: Option C
D.512
Answer: Option B No answer description available for this

46. The basic unit within a computer store question. Let us discuss.
capable of holding a single unit of data is View Answer Discuss in Forum
A.Register Workspace Report
B. ALU
C. Control unit 49. LISP was developed by
D.Store location A.John Mc Carthy
E. None of the above B. Blaise Pascal
C. Dr. Hollerith
Answer: Option D D.John Napier
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
No answer description available for this 1. The first mechanical calculating machine
question. Let us discuss. was made by
View Answer Discuss in Forum A.William Oughtred
Workspace Report B. Gottfried Leibnitz
C. Blaise Pascal
47. An error in computer data is called D.Charles Babbage
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E. None of the above location where the next instruction is
located?
Answer: Option C A.Memory Address Register
B. Memory Data Register
Explanation: C. Instruction Register
D.Program Counter
Workspace Report
Explanation:
2. Which programming language is much in
vogue among users of microcomputers No answer description available for this
A.ALGOL question. Let us discuss.
B. APL View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. LOGO Workspace Report
D.FORTH
E. None of the above 5. Which is not a factor when categorizing a
computer?
Answer: Option D A.Speed of the output device
Amount of main memory the CPU can
B.
Explanation: use
C. Cost of the system
No answer description available for this D.Capacity of the hard disk
question. Let us discuss. E. Where it was purchased
Workspace Report Answer: Option E
6. Conversion of an octal number 208 to its
3. Multiplication of 1112 by 1012 is binary number is
A.1100112 A.100002
B. 1000112 B. 101112
C. 1111002 C. 101102
D.0001012 D.111102
4. Which of the following registers is used 7. Which of the following is a system

to keep track of address of the memory programming language for micro-
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computers in the Intel family. No answer description available for this
A.LOGO question. Let us discuss.
B. SNOBOL View Answer Discuss in Forum
C. PCM Workspace Report
D.PL/1
E. None of the above 10. Who is called the "grand father" of the
computer?
Answer: Option C A.Blaise Pascal
B. Charles Babbage
Explanation: C. Joseph Jacquard
D.Dr. Herman Hollerith
Workspace Report 11. Which input device is able to scan &
interpret an entire page that is typed in a
8. Which of the following can be output by a special font
computer? A.Floppy disk
A.graphics B. Page reader
B. voice C. Paper tape punch
C. text D.Optical card readers
D.computer-usable data or information E. None of the above
E. All of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Explanation:
Workspace Report
12. A half byte is know is
9. Sequential file organization is most A.Data
appropriate for which of the following B. Bit
applications? C. Half byte
A.grocery-store checkout D.Nibble
B. bank checking accounts E. None of the above
C. payroll
D.airline reservations Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
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Workspace Report 16. An adder in which the bits of the
operands are added one after another is
13. Which language is used in the areas of A.Half-adder
pattern recognition, artificial intelligence B. Full-adder
& for simulation of games. C. Serial adder
A.APL D.All of the above
B. FORTH E. None of the above
C. LISP
D.CORAL Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
View Answer Discuss in Forum 17. The OR, XOR & AND functions can be
Workspace Report performed by _____ of the computer in a
CPU.
14. Which company is the biggest player in A.ALU
the microprocessor industry? B. CU
A.Motorola C. Memory
B. IBM D.Register
C. Intel E. None of the above
D.AMD
E. Cyrix Answer: Option A

Workspace Report 18. A prewritten program that's sold to
perform a common task is called an
15. A medium for transferring data between application
two locations is called A.System software
A.Network B. Package
B. Communication channel C. Utilities
C. Modem D.Program
D.Bus E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B
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Explanation:  Computer Fundamentals - Section 7
No answer description available for this  Computer Fundamentals - Section 9
question. Let us discuss.  Computer Fundamentals - Section 10
View Answer Discuss in Forum  Computer Fundamentals - Section 11
Workspace Report  Computer Fundamentals - Section 12
19. Locations in the main memory of a  Computer Fundamentals - Section 14
computer are called  Computer Fundamentals - Section 15
A.Alphabets  Computer Fundamentals - Section 16
B. Words  Computer Fundamentals - Section 17
C. Data
D.Characters 21. The minimum number of MOS
E. None of the above transistors required to make a dynamic
RAM cell is
Answer: Option B A.1
B. 2
Explanation: C. 3
D.4
Workspace Report
Explanation:
20. Which of the following is a
communication network that is devoted No answer description available for this
to carrying computer information. question. Let us discuss.
A.Data point View Answer Discuss in Forum
B. Data module Workspace Report
C. Data network
D.Data pack 22. Conversion of an octal number 1428 to
E. None of the above binary number is
A.11000102
Answer: Option C B. 1101102
Home » Engineering » Computer Science » C. 11000112
Computer Fundamentals » Section 17 D.11011012
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26. Primary storage is _____ as compared to
23. Which of the following is used as "Input secondary storage.
device" for the computer? A.Slow and inexpensive
A.Printer B. Fast and inexpensive
B. VDU C. Fast and expensive
C. TV D.Slow and expensive
D.Light pen E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
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27. Offline device is
24. A machine associated with card-based a device which is not connected to
A.
data processing is CPU
A.Codomain B. a device which is connected to CPU
B. Collator C. a direct access storage device
C. Cartridge D.an I/O device
D.Digitizer E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Workspace Report
28. The process of fetching and executing
25. The most popular language used with instructions, one at a time, in the order of
microcomputers and time-shared mini increasing addresses is known as
computers, is an easy-to-use high level A.instruction execution
language. B. straight line sequencing
A.COBOL C. instruction fetch
B. ADA D.random sequencing
C. PASCAL E. None of the above
D.BASIC
Answer: Option D
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Explanation:
Answer: Option D
29. What is the term which represents the View Answer Discuss in Forum
use of links between information of all Workspace Report
sorts whether text, graphics, video oi
audio-based? 32. What is the standard code the computer
A.Hypertext industry created to represent characters?
B. Hypermedia A.DASI
C. HyperCard B. ASSH
D.Wildcard C. ASCII
E. None of the above D.BASCII
E. EPROM
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
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30. Codes which do not require to be
frequently updated also promote user 33. A sizeable geographical area with
efficiency due to communication based on the telephone
A.Simplicity system is though as
B. Sortability A.Local area network
C. Stability B. Wide area network
D.Expansibility C. Modulator-Demodulator
Answer: Option C
31. A packet switching network that was Answer: Option B
sponsored by the Commission of the
EEC and became operational in 1979 is Explanation:
A.LAN
B. Broadband network No answer description available for this
C. Star network question. Let us discuss.
D.Euronet View Answer Discuss in Forum
34. A Winchester disk is a
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A.Disk Stack specific information is
B. Removable disk A.Calculating
C. Flexible disk B. Recording
D.All of the above C. Merging
E. None of the above D.Summarising
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Workspace Report
35. Which one of the following is the first
second-generation computer? 38. Which of the following is used for
A.IBM 7090 manufacturing chips?
B. IBM 801 A.control bus
C. IBM 7070 B. control unit
D.IBM 650 C. parity unit
E. None of the above D.semiconductor
Answer: Option A
36. Which of the following is not a factor Answer: Option D
affecting the processing capability or
performance of a PC system? Explanation:
A.The clock speed of the microprocessor
The revolutions per minute of the No answer description available for this
B.
printer disk question. Let us discuss.
The primary storage capacity of the View Answer Discuss in Forum
C.
processor Workspace Report
The built-in instruction set available to
D.
the microprocessor 39. Which of the following terms applies to
E. None of the above communication between separate
computer systems?
Answer: Option B A.Computer literacy
B. Power supply
Explanation: C. Applications software
D.Connectivity
Workspace Report
Explanation:
37. Condensing output data to exhibit
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43. The computer industry uses prefixes of
40. Output hardware is often categorized Greek origin to measure large amounts
according to whether it: of data. Which term describes 1024
A.is expensive bytes.
requires a large amount of electricity A.Kilobyte
B.
to work B. Megabyte
C. produces hardcopy or softcopy C. Gigabyte
D.can fit on a desktop D.Terabyte

41. The original ASCII code used _____ bits
of each byte, reserving that last bit for Explanation:
error checking.
E. 4
44. Which kind of storage device can be
Answer: Option C carried around?
A.Floppy disk
Explanation: B. Hard disk
C. System cabinet
No answer description available for this D.Hard disk drive
question. Let us discuss. E. Floppy disk drive
42. Which of the following terms is the most Explanation:

closely related to main memory?
A.nonvolatile No answer description available for this
B. permanent question. Let us discuss.
C. control unit View Answer Discuss in Forum
D.temporary Workspace Report
45. One nibble is equal to
Answer: Option D A.4 bits
B. 8 bits
Explanation: C. 6 bits
D.16 bits
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Answer: Option A
46. In which area of the primary storage
section are the intermediate processing
results held temporarily?
A.Input storage area
B. Program storage area
C. Output storage area
D.Working storage space
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

Workspace Report
47. What is required when more than one

person uses a central computer at the
same time?
A.Light pen
B. Mouse
C. Digitizer
D.Terminal
Answer: Option D
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42. A high speed device used in CPU for Explanation:

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47. Who is credited with the idea of using Answer: Option D

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48. Which 32-bit microprocessor is used in Answer: Option A

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47. Which of the following is not true of Answer: Option C

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7. Which of the following require large Explanation:

8. Which of the following are used to Explanation:

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