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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