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