Computer Fundamentals Set 3
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This set of Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Computer Fundamentals Set 3
Q1 | Abacus was the first
- electronic computer
- mechanical computer
- electronic calculator
- mechanical calculator
Q2 | If in a computer, 16 bits are used to specify address in a RAM, the number of addresses will be
- 216
- 65,536
- 64k
- any of the above
Q3 | Instructions and memory address are represented by
- character code
- binary codes
- binary word
- parity bit
Q4 | The terminal device that functions as a cash register, computer terminal, and OCR reader is the:
- data collection terminal
- ocr register terminal
- video display terminal
- pos terminal
Q5 | A set of flip flops integrated together is called ____
- counter
- adder
- register
- none of the above
Q6 | People often call ______ as the brain of computer system
- control unit
- arithmetic logic unit
- central processing unit
- storage unit
Q7 | Which is used for manufacturing chips?
- bus
- control unit
- semiconductors
- a and b only
Q8 | The value of each bead in heaven is
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 7
Q9 | The first computer introduced in Nepal was
- ibm 1400
- ibm 1401
- ibm 1402
- ibm1402
Q10 | Mnemonic a memory trick is used in which of the following language?
- machine language
- assembly language
- high level language
- none of above
Q11 | Instruction in computer languages consists of
- opcode
- operand
- both of above
- none of above
Q12 | Which generation of computer is still under development
- fourth generation
- fifth generation
- sixth generation
- seventh generation
Q13 | A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a ____
- counter
- loader
- adder
- shift register
Q14 | Which was the most popular first generation computer?
- ibm 1650
- ibm 360
- ibm 1130
- ibm 2700
Q15 | Which is considered a direct entry input device?
- optical scanner
- mouse and digitizer
- light pen
- all of the above
Q16 | A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
- process control
- alu
- register unit
- process description
Q17 | Each set of Napier’s bones consisted of ______ rods.
- 5
- 9
- 11
- 13
Q18 | BCD is
- binary coded decimal
- bit coded decimal
- binary coded digit
- bit coded digit
Q19 | When was the world’s first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?
- hewlett-packard, 1980
- epson, 1981
- laplink traveling software inc, 1982
- tandy model-200, 1985
Q20 | From which generation operating systems were developed?
- first
- second
- third
- fourth
Q21 | The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was
- ibm
- super univac
- radio shaks
- data general corporation
Q22 | How many address lines are needed to address each machine location in a 2048 x 4 memory chip?
- 10
- 11
- 8
- 12
Q23 | Properly arranged data is called
- field
- words
- information
- file
Q24 | A computer consists of
- a central processing unit
- a memory
- input and output unit
- all of the above
Q25 | Why are vacuum tubes also called valves?
- because they can amplify the weak signals and make them strong
- because they can stop or allow the flow of current
- both of above
- none of above