Computer Fundamentals Set 12
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This set of Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Computer Fundamentals Set 12
Q1 | Which of the following memory medium is not used as main memory system?
- Magnetic core
- Semiconductor
- Magnetic tape
- Both semiconductor and magnetic tape
Q2 | The storage subsystem in a microcomputer consists mainly of __ or __ media with varying capacities
- Memory or video
- Magnetic or optical
- Optical or memory
- Video or magnetic
Q3 | Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
- system software
- application software
- utility programs
- operating system
Q4 | Computer operators
- writes computer programs for specific problems
- operate the device which input and output data from the computer
- normally require a college degree in computer science
- all of the above
Q5 | Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
- NAV
- F-Prot
- Oracle
- McAfee
Q6 | What is a compiler?
- A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
- A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
- A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
- None of the above
Q7 | _______ computers are also called personal computers
- Mainframe Computer
- Mini Computers
- Micro Computers
- Super Computers
Q8 | Which of the following is not input unit device?
- scanner
- camera
- plotter
- digitizer
Q9 | Identify the correct statement
- IBM PCs used RISC CPU designs
- Macintosh used CISC CPU design
- IBM used CISC CPU design
- None of above is true
Q10 | Which of the following statement is false?
- Mechanical analog computers have existed for thousands of years
- There are mechanical analog computers and electronic analog computers.
- All electronic computers are digital computers
- All of above are false
Q11 | Which of the following require large computers memory?
- Imaging
- Graphics
- Voice
- All of Above
Q12 | Which of the following is machine independence program?
- High level language
- Low level language
- Assembly language
- Machine language
Q13 | When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
- 1880
- 1990
- 1944
- None of above
Q14 | The first machine to successfully perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operations was:
- ENIAC
- Mark-I
- Analytic Engine
- UNIVAC-1
Q15 | Which one is the largest space?
- kilobyte
- petabyte
- terabyte
- gigabyte
Q16 | FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for ____
- Business Applications
- Marketing Applications
- Scientific Applications
- None of the above
Q17 | The brain of any computer system is
- Control Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Central Processing Unit
- Storage Unit
Q18 | Analog computer works on the supply of
- Continuous electrical pulses
- Electrical pulses but not continuous
- Magnetic strength
- None of the above
Q19 | An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
- Leech
- Squid
- Slug
- Glitch
Q20 | The advantage of COM are its __ and __
- Compact size; speed readability
- Compact size, speed
- Readability; speed
- Low cost; readability
Q21 | The BIOS is the abbreviation of ________.
- Basic Input Output System
- Best Input Output System
- Basic Input Output Symbol
- Base Input Output System
Q22 | Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
- Laser printer
- Inkjet printer
- Daisywheel printer
- Dot matrix printer
Q23 | IBM 1401 is
- First Generation Computer
- Second Generation Computer
- Third Generation Computer
- Fourth Generation Computer
Q24 | Most of the first generation computers were
- Special purpose computers
- General purpose computers
- Both of above
- None of above
Q25 | Floppy disks typically in diameter
- 3
- 5.25
- 8
- All of above