Computer Fundamental Basic MCQs (Long Quiz) (Part 7)
This is the quiz about basics of Computer Fundamental . Students and new learner's can test their knowledge.
1. Which of the following is used as storage locations both in the ALU and the control section of a computer?
accumulator
register
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2. The technique designed to support the effective access of micro-filmed data is:
Microfiche retrieval
Micrographics
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3. Which of the following persons probably has the least amount of technical knowledge?
User
Computer Operator
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4. What is the name of the computer terminal which gives paper printout?
Soft copy terminal
Hard copy terminal
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5. The primary advantage of key-to-tape data-entry systems is:
Key verification is easily performed
The tape is reusable
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6. Primary storage is _____as compared to secondary storage.
Fast and inexpensive
Fast and expensive
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7. If the processor of a computer does not have a direct and unassisted access to data items, these items are said to be
offline
remote
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8. A microprocessor integrates the arithmetic logic and control circuitry of a computer into one chip. The first microprocessor was built by a group of engineers at the Intel Corpn. Can you tell who headed this group?
Stan Mazor
Marcian E. (Ted) Hoff
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9. In the IBM PC-AT, what do the words AT stand for?
Advance technology
Applied technology
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10. The punched card used in the IBM System/3 contains
120 columns
96 columns
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11. Which of the following is associated with networks?
Download, node, Star topology
Point-to-Point
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12. Which was the first computer to use transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
Intel-650
IBM-1401
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13. A CPU's processing power is measured in:
CIPS
MIPS
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14. Which of the following is non-impact printer?
Chain printer
Laser printer
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15. The operation of a digital computer is based on _____ principle.
counting
electronic
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16. Which of the following Indian companies designs and manufactures super- computers?
C-DOT
C-DAC
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17. Which of the following memories needs refresh?
SRAM
DRAM
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18. What is the name of the memory card which is conceptually related to the smart card but is similar to the video disk?
Laser card
Optical card
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19. Which of the following is used to check for errors in RAM chips?
Microprocessor chip
Parity chip
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20. Which of the following is not an alternative name for primary memory?
Main memory
Mass storage
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21. The first movie with terrific computer animation and graphics was released in 1982. What was its name?
Tron
Dark Star
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22. Which of the following isn't used in the storage phase of a computer-based information system?
Magnetic
Keyboard
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23. While buying a PC system, you should first
define your computing needs
shop for application programs
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24. What is meant by computer literacy?
Knowing what a computer can and cannot do
Knowing computer related vocabulary
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25. Pick out the wrong statement.
information can be stored in any location of RAM
Computer main memory can be accessed only sequentially
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26. Everything computer does is controlled by its
CPU
RAM
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27. In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called:
blocks
pages
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