Fundamental of Computer
1.
Which is another name for functional language?
A.
Machine
B.
Application language
C.
Low-level language
D.
High-level language
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
2.
Compilers and interpreters are themselves
A.
High-level language
B.
Codes
C.
Programs
D.
Mnemonics
E.
None of the above
Answer:
C
3. A
compiler means
A.
A person who compiles source programs
B.
The same thing as a programmer
C.
Keypunch operator
D.
A program which translates source program into object program
E.
None of the above
Answer:
D
4.
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots
on a video screen.
A.
Mouse
B.
Light pen
C.
Joystick
D.
Plotter
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
5. A
notation used to express clearly on algorithm is known as
A.
Algorithmic language
B.
Assembly language
C.
Machine language
D.
High level language
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
6.
Compression of digital data for efficient storage is
A.
Buffer
B.
CPU
C.
Packing
D.
Field
E.
None of the above
Answer:
C
7. An
operating system intended for use on microprocessor based systems that support
a single user is
A.
PC-DOS
B.
MS-DOS
C.
UNIX
D.
CP/M
E.
None of the above
Answer:
D
8.
Which programming language is based on Algol 60.
A.
PILOT
B.
SNOBOL
C.
ADA
D.
SIMULA
E.
None of the above
Answer:
D
9.
Computer memory consists of
A.
RAM
B.
ROM
C.
PROM
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above
Answer:
D
10. A
path by which communication is achieved between a central processor and other
devices is called
A.
Audit trail
B.
Network
C.
Bus
D.
Channel
E.
None of the above
Answer:
C
11. A
stand-alone system which produces one page of printed output at a time is
A.
Page printer
B.
Line printer
C.
Laser printer
D.
Dot matrix printer
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
12. A
memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as
A.
Dynamic memory
B.
Static memory
C.
RAM
D.
EEPROM
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
13. The
report card and merit list forms the
A.
Output data
B.
Data processing
C.
Central Processing
D.
Input data
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
14. A
number which is stored and processed but not in the standard exponential form
is called
A.
Floating point number
B.
Fixed point number
C.
Octal number
D.
Decimal number
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
15. A
memory that holds micro programs is
A.
Core memory
B.
ROM
C.
RAM
D.
Control memory
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
16. A
device invented by Dr. Bobeck in 1966, for mass storage of data is
A.
Punched paper tape
B.
Magnetic bubble storage
C.
Magnetic tape
D.
Magnetic disk
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
17. The
organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system
is
A.
Architecture
B.
Networks
C.
Graphics
D.
Designing
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
18.
Which of the following is the coding of data so that is can't be easily
understood if intercepted.
A.
Barcode
B.
Decoder
C.
Encryption
D.
Mnemonics
E.
None of the above
Answer:
C
19. RAM
is used as a short memory because it is
A.
Volatile
B.
Has small capacity
C.
Is very expensive
D.
Is programmable
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
20. A
modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A.
Doing quick mathematical calculations
B.
Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data
C.
Electronic data processing
D.
Performing repetitive tasks accurately
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
21.
Which is a device that changes information into digital form?
A.
Modem
B.
Digitizer
C.
Mouse
D.
Light pen
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
22. An
index register that is automatically incremented or decremented with each use
is
A.
Auto index
B.
Asynchronous
C.
Assembler
D.
Compiler
E.
None of the above
Answer:
A
23.
Which network is a packet switching network?
A.
Ring network
B.
LAN
C.
Star network
D.
EuroNET
E.
None of the above
Answer:
D
24.
Symbolic languages were developed in
A.
1962
B.
1950
C.
1974
D.
1980
E.
None of the above
Answer:
B
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