Computer Fundamental Basic MCQs (Long Quiz) (Part 8)
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 is usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period?
Project
Word
Question 2 / 30
The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its.
secondary storage
main storage
Question 3 / 30
A device which converts human readable data into machine language is
Character reader
Card reader
Question 4 / 30
What is the name of the chip which has more than once processor on it?
Multi-processor chip
Transputer
Question 5 / 30
Which of the following is a set of general purpose internal registers?
stack
scratch pad
Question 6 / 30
A family of polynomial block codes designed to correct burst errors is known as
Gray codes
Fire codes
Question 7 / 30
To produce high-quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a(n)
plotter
ink-jet printer
Question 8 / 30
The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
ASCII
DAC
Question 9 / 30
Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
terminal
light pen
Question 10 / 30
Which is not necessary when using bar codes in supermarkets?
Price on the shelf
Price on the goods
Question 11 / 30
The language that the computer can understand and execute is called
Machine language
Application software
Question 12 / 30
Design qualifications do not normally include
Control provisions
Blueprints
Question 13 / 30
What does that acronym EGA stand for?
Enhanced Graphics Array
Extended Graphics Array
Question 14 / 30
The computer translates the condition of each switch to a number. What number is represented by the ON state?
1
0
Question 15 / 30
A disk with usable recording surfaces on each side is known as
Single-sided disk
Double-sided disk
Question 16 / 30
What is a portion of memory that serves as a temporary repository for data as it waits for a given action?
Memory Pool
Cache
Question 17 / 30
A computer will function only if it
has a program in its memory
has software package
Question 18 / 30
A memory in which the information is stored last is on top & is retrieved first is known as
Stack
RAM
Question 19 / 30
Regarding a VDU, which statement is more correct?
It is a peripheral device
It is a hardware item
Question 20 / 30
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and
resolution
intelligence
Question 21 / 30
The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as
memory cycle time
memory access time
Question 22 / 30
1024 kb = -----
Megabyte
Gigabyte
Question 23 / 30
The total number of messages handled by a computerized telephone system on a daily basis is an example of:
Frequency
Volume
Question 24 / 30
Which of the following processor is software that accepts user ideas, manipulates and reorganises them in user-specified ways and then produces a refined model of those thoughts.
Out-line
On-line
Question 25 / 30
The word 'Computer' usually refers to the Central Processor Unit plus
External memory
Internal memory
Question 26 / 30
The control of the jobs running within a system is
Job monitoring
Job step
Question 27 / 30
'ITS' stands for
Intelligent Teaching Systems
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Question 28 / 30
An input/output device at which data enters or leaves a computer system is
Keyboard
Terminal
Question 29 / 30
The fastest type of memory from the following list is
tape
semiconductor memory
Question 30 / 30
Which of the following is a secondary memory device?
Disk
ALU
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