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