Computer Science - Computer Fundamentals Part 12
1. Which is a basic technique, using activity networks.
A.
CPA
CPA
B.
VLSI
VLSI
C.
GIGO
GIGO
D.
MSI
MSI
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
2. A large computer designed to handle complex scientific calculations
A.
may use only a firmed word-length storage approach
may use only a firmed word-length storage approach
B.
will likely require a character addressable storage unit
will likely require a character addressable storage unit
C.
must use fixed length words of four character each
must use fixed length words of four character each
D.
will not use numbered address locations
will not use numbered address locations
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
3. The 7-bit ASCII code widely used
A.
For data communication work
For data communication work
B.
In IBM mainframe models
In IBM mainframe models
C.
For coding external memory
For coding external memory
D.
In large machines produced by non-IBM vendors
In large machines produced by non-IBM vendors
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
4. A technique for processing jobs on a first-come, first-served basis is known as
A.
FAX
FAX
B.
FIFO
FIFO
C.
GIGO cable
GIGO cable
D.
Optical mark reader
Optical mark reader
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option B
5. A device mounted on a communication satellite which receives, amplifies and re-transmits signals from earth station is
A.
Track
Track
B.
Transponder
Transponder
C.
Transistor
Transistor
D.
Terminal
Terminal
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option B
6. Which of the following languages is often translated to pseudo code?
A. Assembly
B. FORTRAN
C. PASCAL
D. BASIC
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
7. The physical components of a computer system is
A. Human ware
B. Firm ware
C. Hardware
D. Software
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
8. Processors of all computers, whether micro, mini or mainframe must have
A. ALU
B. Primary storage
C. Control Unit
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
9. A device used to bring information into a computer is
A. ALU
B. Input device
C. Control unit
D. Output device
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
10. The pieces of equipment which are attached to the CPU of a computer and which it can access are called
A. output devices
B. control units
C. hardware
D. disk drive
E. peripherals
Answer Option E
11. What type of memory is not directly addressable by the CPU and requires special software called EMS (expanded memory specification)?
A. Extended
B. Expanded
C. Base
D. Conventional
E. Basic system
Answer Option B
12. Number cruncher is the informal name for
A. Mini computer
B. Super computer
C. Micro computer
D. Mainframe computer
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
13. Magnetic tape can serve as
A. Input media
B. Output media
C. Secondary storage media
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
14. Which is the first compiler-level language developed by a team of IBM programmers led by John Backus and unveiled in 1957?
A. BASIC
B. PL/1
C. FORTRAN
D. APL
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
15. The first mechanical calculator was invented in
A. 1958
B. 1647
C. 1658
D. 1972
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
16. Programmed instructions to the computer is known as
A. Data
B. Code
C. Documentation
D. Database
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
17. Which of the following is also known as SOROBAN
A. ENIAC
B. Abacus
C. EDSAC
D. UNIVAC
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
18. A repository for data, usually covering specific topic is
A. Database
B. Data requisition
C. Databank
D. Data collection
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
19. The disadvantage of dynamic RAM over static RAM is
A. higher power consumption
B. variable speed
C. need to refresh the capacitor charge every once in two milliseconds
D. higher bit density
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
20. Which of the following is true concerning personal computers?
A. They decrease the demand for mainframe computers
B. They have been most successful in the home
C. The electronic spreadsheet has been a primary reason for their popularity
D. Their future is not so bright owning to the improved cost-performance ratio of minis and mainframes
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
21. Which of the following machines are characterised by electronic tube circuitry, delay line, rotating or electrostatic memory.
A. First generation
B. Fifth generation
C. Third generation
D. Second generation
E. Fourth generation
Answer Option A
22. A memory that is capable of determining whether a given datum is contained in one of its addresses is
A. ROM
B. PROM
C. CAM
D. RAM
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
23. The smallest logical data entity is called a data item or data
A. Base
B. Field
C. Bank
D. Collection
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
24. Conversion of a hexadecimal number 3D16 to binary number is
A. 1111012
B. 1100112
C. 110001102
D. 1100012
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
25. Programs prepared by an outside supplier & privided to a user in a machine readable form is known as
A. Utility program
B. Canned program
C. Application program
D. Application software
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
26. An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as
A. Punched card
B. Touch pad
C. Punched paper tape
D. Magnetic disk
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
27. Pictures or drawings, typically displayed on a VDU to allow users to select program options is called
A. HIPO charts
B. Icons
C. Graphics
D. Network
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
28. A monitor looks like a TV set but it does not
A. Receive TV signals
B. Give a clear picture
C. Give a steady picture
D. Display graphics
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
29. The earliest device that qualifies as a digital computer is
A. EDSAC
B. Abacus
C. ENIAC
D. EDVAC
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
30. One million bytes of information is abbreviated as
A. Bit
B. MB
C. KB
D. GB
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
31. Which memory stores the values of variables.
A. SAM
B. ROM
C. RAM
D. PROM
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
32. The first IBM PC did not have any
A. disk drive
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. Port
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
33. Which device uses much less computer time than the light pen and gives resolutions equal to that of the CRT display.
A. Mouse
B. Touch tablet
C. Touch panel
D. Data tablet
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
34. The process used to set up a programs once the system is operational is
A. Operating system
B. Black bon
C. Boot strap
D. Utility
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
35. A terminal having local processing capability is
A. KIPS
B. AI
C. Intelligent terminal
D. Optical terminal
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
36. The _____ provides a path between the CPU and peripheral devices, which are connected via interface cards.
A. computer
B. expansion bus
C. memory
D. CPU
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
37. Which of the following programs give instructions about operations inside the computer
A. System software
B. Application
C. Utility id) Compiler
D. None of the above
Answer Option A
38. The magnetic disks and drums are like recirculating shift registers because
A. they have about the same storage capacity
B. their storage is non volatile
C. their access times are about the same
D. stored data is available for reading over and over again in the same order.
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
39. Which of the following time will normally be determined by the requirements of the device to which the transfer is being made
A. Access
B. Cycle
C. Hold
D. Delay
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
40. One of a class of storage devices that can access storage locations in any order is
A. DTE
B. DASD
C. DDE
D. DDC
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
41. A hand-held device which reads marks or characters on paper by detecting photo-sensitivity is known as
A. Light pen
B. Optical-wand
C. Plotter
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
42. Tiny rings made of magnetic material that can be polarised to represent binary 1 or 0 is called
A. Magnetic core
B. Magnetic disk
C. Card punch
D. Floppy disk
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
43. A computer program that instructs other programs to perform a particular type of operation is
A. System software
B. Application program
C. Compiler
D. Interpreter
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
44. A hard copy would be prepared on a
A. Line printer
B. Dot matrix printer
C. Type writer terminal
D. Plotter
E. All of the above
Answer Option E
45. Which was the world's first minicomputer and when was it introduced?
A. PDP-1, 1958
B. 1MB System/36, 1960
C. PDP-11 1961
D. VAX 11/780, 1962
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
46. What is the acronym for Single In-Line Memory Module?
A. SIMM
B. SILMM
C. SM
D. SMM
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
47. A device used to measure the circuit density of a chip is
A. Light pen
B. Mouse
C. LSI
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
48. Which type of processing that produces output results immediately after input data are entered into a computer system
A. Time-sharing
B. Interactive
C. Batch processing
D. Real-time processing
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
49. A printer in which the characters are embossed on a band is
A. Dot-matrix
B. Laser
C. Golf-ball
D. Chain
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
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