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This set of Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Computer Fundamentals Set 27

Q1 | When we look at the cost, which of the following computer is most expensive?
  • Mainframe Computer
  • Mini Computers
  • Micro Computers
  • Super Computers
Q2 | Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location?
  • It will add to the content of the location
  • It will change the address of the memory location
  • It will erase the previous content
  • It will not be fruitful if there is already some data at the location
Q3 | Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment?
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Joystick
  • Track ball
Q4 | Mini computers and micro computers are from which generation of computers?
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
Q5 | Pick the one that is used for logical operations or comparisons such as less than equal to or greater than.
  • Arithmetic and Logic Unit
  • Control Unit
  • Both of above
  • None of above
Q6 | The operating speed of third generation computer was
  • Milliseconds
  • Microseconds
  • Nanoseconds
  • Picoseconds
Q7 | Which of the following is true?
  • Mark I was 8 feet long
  • Mark I was 2 feet long
  • Mark I was 40 feet long
  • None of above
Q8 | Charles Babbage is considered the father of modern computers because
  • of his difference engine
  • of his analytical engine
  • his concept of input, mill and output
  • All of above
Q9 | Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never for processing?
  • Mouse
  • Dumb terminal
  • Micro computer
  • Dedicated data entry system
Q10 | What was the first computer brought in Nepal?
  • ICL/2950
  • ENIAC
  • IBM 1401
  • None of above
Q11 | The primary advantage of key-to-tape data entry system is
  • A large percentage of editing can be performed at the time of data entry
  • Key verification is easily performed
  • The tape is reusable
  • Keying errors can be detected as they occur.
Q12 | Basic is ________ language.
  • a procedural
  • an object oriented
  • both A and B
  • none of the above
Q13 | A computer Program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine language is called a/an
  • Interpreter
  • CPU
  • Compiler
  • Simulator
Q14 | Which of the following have the fastest access time?
  • Semiconductor Memories
  • Magnetic Disks
  • Magnetic Tapes
  • Compact Disks
Q15 | The first electronic general purpose digital computer built by Eckert and Mauchly called ENIAC did not work on the stored program concept. How many numbers could it store in its internal memory?
  • 100
  • 20
  • 40
  • 80
Q16 | The computer that process both analog and digital is called
  • Analog computer
  • Digital computer
  • Hybrid computer
  • Mainframe computer
Q17 | What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip?
  • Intel 308
  • Intel 33
  • Intel 4004
  • Motorola 639
Q18 | Which of the following class of computers can process physical quantities such as speed?
  • Analog Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Hybrid Computers
  • None of above
Q19 | How many types of storage loops exists in magnetic bubble memory
  • 8
  • 4
  • 16
  • 2
Q20 | When did IBM introduce the 20286 based PC/AT?
  • 1982
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • 1989
Q21 | The silicon chips used for data processing are called
  • RAM chips
  • ROM chips
  • Micro processors
  • PROM chips
Q22 | Which computers used operating systems by Microsoft?
  • IBM PCs
  • Apple/Macintosh PCs
  • IBM Compatibles
  • Both A & C
Q23 | One of the main feature that distinguish microprocessors from micro-computer is
  • Words are usually large in microprocessors
  • Words are shorter in microprocessors
  • Microprocessor does not contain I/O device
  • Exactly the same as the machine cycle time
Q24 | Napier’s Bones were invented in
  • 1614
  • 1617
  • 1620
  • None of above
Q25 | One computer that is not considered a portable computer is
  • Minicomputer
  • A laptop computer
  • Tablet PC
  • All of the above