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General Knowledge (Computers)

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Flow chart is a diagram that uses special _________ to represent an algorithm or process.

  1. lines

  2. shapes

  3. programme

  4. memory


Correct Option: B

Bit is a short form for

  1. binomial

  2. binary code

  3. binary digit

  4. small parts


Correct Option: C

1 kilobyte is equal to

  1. 1024 bytes

  2. 1124 bytes

  3. 104 bytes

  4. 1224 bytes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 byte = 8 bits 1 kilobyte (K / Kb) = 210 bytes = 1, 024 bytes

Buffer is the ________ storage for input or output data.

  1. permanent

  2. temporary

  3. short

  4. long


Correct Option: B

Debug is used to find and remove

  1. programmes

  2. mails

  3. errors

  4. files


Correct Option: C

A collection of data records processed as a single unit is known as

  1. data

  2. batch

  3. file

  4. icon


Correct Option: B

BBS is the short form of

  1. board bulletin system

  2. bulletin board system

  3. byte board system

  4. bulletin byte system


Correct Option: B

A set of step by step instructions for solving a problem is called

  1. algebra

  2. algorithm

  3. architecture

  4. analog


Correct Option: B

ALU is the part of

  1. Mouse

  2. Monitor

  3. CPU

  4. Keyboard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit. It is the part of the processor which deals with basic logic and mathematical operations (not to be confused with an FPU, which performs more complex calculations of the same nature in a floating point representation). ALUs can be as simple or complex as necessary.

Clock's speed is measured in

  1. units

  2. hertz

  3. pulses

  4. seconds


Correct Option: B

An electronic path through which computer data flow, is

  1. screen

  2. monitor

  3. channel

  4. address


Correct Option: C

A parallel group of wires that carries signals to and from the parts of a computer, is known as

  1. signals

  2. messages

  3. bus

  4. lorry


Correct Option: C

A cold boot erases any data in

  1. RAM

  2. ROM

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Laptop can also be called

  1. palm top

  2. hand top

  3. luggable

  4. note book


Correct Option: D

File handle is the code number used by some operating systems to identify a/an

  1. webpage

  2. site

  3. open file

  4. file


Correct Option: C

What is a bug?

  1. An insect

  2. An error in a computer program

  3. A file

  4. An icon


Correct Option: B

A program is a list of

  1. files

  2. icons

  3. instructions

  4. sites


Correct Option: C

Types of flops are

  1. mega flops and tera flops

  2. giga flops and tera flops

  3. giant flops and tera flops

  4. both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: D

Glitch is

  1. a malfunction

  2. a snag

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C

LAN is the network used to interconnect

  1. files in a computer

  2. programs in a computer

  3. computers in a building or campus

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: C

Binary system is the numbering system that uses only ___ digit(s).

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B

Default drive is also known as

  1. current drive

  2. old drive

  3. new drive

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

Portable computers are

  1. laptops

  2. palm tops

  3. note books

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

____ is another name for micro computer.

  1. Mini computer

  2. Personal computer

  3. Mainframe computer

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

FAT satnds for

  1. file arrangement task

  2. file arrangement table

  3. file allocation table

  4. file allocation task


Correct Option: C
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