Computer Fundamental Basic MCQs (Long Quiz) (Part 2)
This is the quiz about basics of Computer Fundamental . Students and new learner's can test their knowledge.
Question 1 / 30
Which of the following languages is more suited to a structured program?
FORTRAN
PASCAL
Question 2 / 30
The brain of any computer system is
ALU
CPU
Question 3 / 30
Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations.
Control unit
Storage unit
Question 4 / 30
The binary system uses powers of
2
10
Question 5 / 30
A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is
Compiler
Assembler
Question 6 / 30
The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is
Delay time
CPU cycle
Question 7 / 30
The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called
Seek time
Effective time
Question 8 / 30
Binary numbers need more places for counting because
Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them
Binary base is small
Question 9 / 30
Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape?
Sequential
Random
Question 10 / 30
Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
Primary storage
Intermediate storage
Question 11 / 30
A program component that allows structuring of a program in an unusual way is known as
Correlation
Coroutine
Question 12 / 30
The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions
Memory
Control unit
Question 13 / 30
A single packet on a data link is known as
Path
Frame
Question 14 / 30
A common boundary between two systems is called
Interdiction
Interface
Question 15 / 30
Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?
Abacus
UNIVAC
Question 16 / 30
ASCII stands for
American standard code for information interchange
All purpose scientific code for information interchange
Question 17 / 30
Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?
Light pen
Mouse
Question 18 / 30
Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as
Hard disk
Backing store
Question 19 / 30
The list of coded instructions is called
Computer program
Algorithm
Question 20 / 30
The two kinds of main memory are:
Random and sequential
ROM and RAM
Question 21 / 30
Integrated Circuits (Ics) are related to which generation of computers?
Second generation
Third generation
Question 22 / 30
The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
Primary memory
Control section
Question 23 / 30
The output quality of a printer is measured by
Dot per sq. inch
Dot per inch
Question 24 / 30
Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?
Floppy Disk
Hard Disk
Question 25 / 30
Regarding a VDU, Which statement is more correct?
It is an input device
It is a peripheral device
Question 26 / 30
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
Electronic data processing
Question 27 / 30
When was vacuum tube invented?
1900
1906
Question 28 / 30
Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Plotter
Dot matrix printer
Question 29 / 30
Software in computer
Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
Increase the speed of central processing unit
Question 30 / 30
The arranging of data in a logical sequence is called
Sorting
Classifying
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