Computer Fundamentals Set 1
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This set of Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Computer Fundamentals Set 1
Q1 | UNIVAC is
- universal automatic computer
- universal array computer
- unique automatic computer
- unvalued automatic computer
Q2 | The basic operations performed by a computer are
- arithmetic operation
- logical operation
- storage and relative
- all the above
Q3 | The two major types of computer chips are
- external memory chip
- primary memory chip
- microprocessor chip
- both b and c
Q4 | Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
- first generation
- second generation
- third generation
- fourth generation
Q5 | What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
- super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
- super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
- supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
- supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Q6 | ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for?
- extended binary coded decimal interchange code
- extended bit code decimal interchange code
- extended bit case decimal interchange code
- extended binary case decimal interchange code
Q7 | The brain of any computer system is
- alu
- memory
- cpu
- control unit
Q8 | Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on
- tracks per inch of surface
- bits per inch of tracks
- disk pack in disk surface
- all of above
Q9 | The two kinds of main memory are:
- primary and secondary
- random and sequential
- rom and ram
- all of above
Q10 | A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is
- memory
- buffer
- accumulator
- address
Q11 | Computer is free from tiresome and boardoom. We call it
- accuracy
- reliability
- diligence
- versatility
Q12 | Integrated Circuits (Ics) are related to which generation of computers?
- first generation
- second generation
- third generation
- fourth generation
Q13 | CD-ROM is a
- semiconductor memory
- memory register
- magnetic memory
- none of above
Q14 | A hybrid computer
- resembles digital computer
- resembles analogue computer
- resembles both a digital and analogue computer
- none of the above
Q15 | Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC?
- minicomputers
- microcomputers
- mainframe computers
- super computer
Q16 | The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
- primary memory
- control section
- external memory
- cache memory
Q17 | Chief component of first generation computer was
- transistors
- vacuum tubes and valves
- integrated circuits
- none of above
Q18 | To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
- rgb monitor
- plotter
- ink-jet printer
- laser printer
Q19 | What are the stages in the compilation process?
- feasibility study, system design and testing
- implementation and documentation
- lexical analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation
- none of the above
Q20 | Which of the following IC was used in third generation of computers?
- ssi
- msi
- lsi
- both a and b
Q21 | The main electronic component used in first generation computers was
- transistors
- vacuum tubes and valves
- integrated circuits
- none of above
Q22 | A dumb terminal has
- an embedded microprocessor
- extensive memory
- independent processing capability
- a keyboard and screen
Q23 | One millisecond is
- 1 second
- 10th of a seconds
- 1000th of a seconds
- 10000th of a seconds
Q24 | The output quality of a printer is measured by
- dot per sq. inch
- dot per inch
- dots printed per unit time
- all of the above
Q25 | Which of the following was a special purpose computer?
- abc
- eniac
- edvac
- all of the above