Computer Science - Computer Fundamentals Part 10
1. Which of the following is usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period?
A.
Batch
Batch
B.
Patch
Patch
C.
Project
Project
D.
Word
Word
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option C
2. A device or system not directly connected to the CPU is
A.
On-line
On-line
B.
Keyboard
Keyboard
C.
Memory
Memory
D.
Off-line
Off-line
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option D
3. The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its.
A.
secondary storage
secondary storage
B.
main storage
main storage
C.
ALU
ALU
D.
logic unit
logic unit
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option B
4. A device which converts human readable data into machine language is
A.
Card reader
Card reader
B.
Card punch
Card punch
C.
Punched paper tape
Punched paper tape
D.
Character reader
Character reader
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option D
5. What digits are representative of all binary numbers?
A.
0
0
B.
1
1
C.
Both (a) and (b)
Both (a) and (b)
D.
3
3
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option C
6. What is the name of the chip which has more than once processor on it?
A. Parallel chip
B. Multi-processor chip
C. Transputer
D. Parallel processor
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
7. Which of the following is a set of general purpose internal registers?
A. stack
B. scratch pad
C. accumulator
D. status register
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
8. A family of polynomial block codes designed to correct burst errors is known as
A. Bar codes
B. Gray codes
C. Fire codes
D. mnemonics codes
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
9. To produce high-quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a(n)
A. RGB monitor
B. plotter
C. ink-jet printer
D. laser printer
E. All of the above
Answer Option B
10. The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
A. ASCII
B. BCD
C. EBCDIC
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
11. Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
A. terminal
B. light pen
C. digitizer
D. mouse
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
12. Which is not necessary when using bar codes in supermarkets?
A. Point-of sale (POS) terminal
B. Check digit on the bar code
C. Price on the shelf
D. Price on the goods
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
13. The language that the computer can understand and execute is called
A. Machine language
B. Application software
C. System program
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
14. Design qualifications do not normally include
A. Output requirements
B. Input and storage requirements
C. Control provisions
D. Blueprints
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
15. Which of the following is form of semi conductor memory in which it is possible to change the contents of selected memory locations by applying suitable electrical signals.
A. CAM
B. ROM
C. EAROM
D. ANACUS
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
16. The basic components of a modern digital computer are :
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Central processor
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
17. What does that acronym EGA stand for?
A. Enhanced Graphics Array
B. Extended Graphics Array
C. Monochrome Graphics Adapter
D. Enhanced Graphics Adapter
E. Extended Graphics Adapter
Answer Option A
18. A beam of light used to record and retrieve data on optical disks is known as
A. polarized light
B. unpolarized concentric light
C. laser
D. coloured light
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
19. Punched-card equipment was first introduced in Britain in 1904 by a small company. What was the name of that company?
A. The Tabulator Ltd.
B. Tabulator Machine Company
C. International Business Machines (IBM)
D. Accounting & Tabulating Corpn. of Great Britain
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
20. The computer translates the condition of each switch to a number. What number is represented by the ON state?
A. +7
B. +3.75
C. 1
D. 0
E. 22
Answer Option C
21. A disk with usable recording surfaces on each side is known as
A. Hard disk
B. Single-sided disk
C. Double-sided disk
D. High capacity
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
22. What is a portion of memory that serves as a temporary repository for data as it waits for a given action?
A. Memory Pool
B. Cache
C. Processor
D. Processor pool
E. Bank
Answer Option B
23. In serial, asynchronous transmissions, the ____ bit is used to signal the end of the character within the data frame.
A. start
B. stop
C. parity
D. data
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
24. Which is the acronym for Algol extended for design.
A. AFIPS
B. ADP
C. AED
D. CAI
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
25. Which of the following are often used to ensure that data has been accurately input to the computer?
A. digitizers
B. light pens
C. keyboards
D. input controls
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
26. An input device that converts data punched into paper lape into a binary format is
A. Page reader
B. Paper tape punch
C. Paper tape reader
D. Card punch
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
27. A computer will function only if it
A. has a control unit
B. is given input data
C. has a program in its memory
D. has software package
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
28. A memory in which the information is stored last is on top & is retrieved first is known as
A. PROM
B. Buffer
C. Stack
D. RAM
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
29. Regarding a VDU, which statement is more correct?
A. It is an output device
B. It is an input device
C. It is a peripheral device
D. It is a hardware item
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
30. Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and
A. buffer size
B. resolution
C. vertical dimension
D. intelligence
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
31. The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as
A. memory cycle time
B. memory access time
C. transmission time
D. waiting time
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
32. Which of the following terms describe 1024 kilobytes?
A. Kilobyte
B. Megabyte
C. Gigabyte
D. Terabyte
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
33. The flow and timing to data to and from the microprocessor is regulated by
A. control pins
B. address pins
C. data pins
D. power pins
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
34. The total number of messages handled by a computerized telephone system on a daily basis is an example of:
A. Frequency
B. Updating
C. Volume
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
35. An internal storage consisting of arrays of small rings of magnetic material called ferrite is
A. Magnetic tape
B. Magnetic core
C. Magnetic disk
D. Optical mark reader
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
36. In the language of the computer profession, one thousand position of main storage is represented with the letter
A. K
B. L
C. M
D. C
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
37. 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.
A. Distribute
B. Out-line
C. Multi
D. On-line
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
38. The word 'Computer' usually refers to the Central Processor Unit plus
A. External memory
B. Internal memory
C. Input devices
D. Output devices
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
39. The control of the jobs running within a system is
A. Job monitoring
B. Job stream
C. Job min
D. Job step
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
40. Communication using a modulated carrier to apply a data signal to a transmission medium in analog form is
A. Local area network
B. Modem
C. Base band networking
D. Broad band networking
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
41. 'ITS' stands for
A. Intelligent Teaching Systems
B. International Tutoring Systems
C. Intelligent Tutoring Systems
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
42. The most popular language for interactive use is
A. COBOL
B. PASCAL
C. BASIC
D. FORTRAN
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
43. An error in computer data is called
A. Chip
B. Bug
C. CPU
D. Storage devices
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
44. Any piece of equipment forming an interface to a data communication system is
A. DTE
B. DTA
C. CSA
D. DCA
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
45. In which of the following, each data item contains at most 2 points
A. List structure
B. LISP
C. List sorting
D. List head
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
46. An input/output device at which data enters or leaves a computer system is
A. Keyboard
B. Terminal
C. Printer
D. Plotter
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
47. The fastest type of memory from the following list is
A. tape
B. semiconductor memory
C. disk
D. bubble memory
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
48. Which of the following is a secondary memory device?
A. Keyboard
B. Disk
C. ALU
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
49. The register which keeps track of the execution of a program and which contains the memory address of the instruction currently being executed is known as
A. Index register
B. Memory address register
C. Program counter
D. Instruction register
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
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