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Computer Fundamentals (NCO)

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The symbols used in an assembly language are called

  1. codes

  2. mnemonics

  3. assembler

  4. compiler

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In assembly language, a mnemonic is a symbol which is entered in the operation code of each assembler program.

Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as

  1. floppy disk

  2. hard disk

  3. backing store

  4. video cards

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Backing store can make a copy of all information stored on a disk and restore the entire disk or selected files.

The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of the program instructions is called

  1. memory

  2. ALU

  3. control unit

  4. register unit

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is responsible for overall functions of the computer. It tells us that which computer program and instructions are executed and coordinates the activity of the computer.

The average time necessary for the correct sector of a disk to arrive at the read-write head is called

  1. down time

  2. seek time

  3. rotational delay

  4. access time

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rotational delay is the amount of time it takes for the disk to rotate until the required location on the disk reaches the read/write head.

An instruction that transfers program control to one or more possible paths is known as a/an

  1. utility program

  2. system software

  3. broadband channel

  4. application program

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a data transmission in which a single wire can carry several channels at once.

Which of the following is the coding of data so that it can't be easily understood if intercepted?

  1. Barcode

  2. Decoder

  3. Encryption

  4. Mnemonics

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the conversion of data into a secret code for transmission over a network. It can't be easily understood if intercepted.

The software used to convert source program instructions to object instructions is known as a/an

  1. compiler

  2. assembler

  3. interpreter

  4. language processor

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language processor is the correct answer. All compiler, assembler and interpreter fall under this category.

Which of the following memories need(s) refreshing?

  1. SRAM

  2. DRAM

  3. ROM

  4. All of the above

  5. -


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dynamic Random Access memory: It is the memory that requires refreshing every few milliseconds. It stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit.

Which of the following is a secondary memory device?

  1. Keyboard

  2. ALU

  3. disk

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a storage device, which is used to store data or information. CD, DVD, Hard disk or floppy are types of disks.

The language that is an input for statement translation is called

  1. assembly language

  2. source language

  3. high-level language

  4. object language

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The language used in source program and from which translation is to be done

Which of the following devices can be used to directly input printed text?

  1. OCR

  2. OMR

  3. MICR

  4. None of these

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Optical Character Recognition: It involves reading text from paper and translating the images into a form that a computer can manipulate.

A list of coded instructions is called a/an

  1. computer program

  2. algorithm

  3. flowchart

  4. utility programs

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a sequence of coded instructions written to perform a specified task.

A device designed to read information encoded into a small plastic card is

  1. magnetic tape

  2. card puncher

  3. badge reader

  4. tape puncher

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Badge reader is a data input device or electronic sensor that reads coded data from a small plastic card shaped storage medium.

Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?

  1. Joystick

  2. Mouse

  3. Scanner

  4. CD-writer

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is an input device, which is used to point and select any option on video display unit.

Compression of digital data for efficient storage is called

  1. CPU

  2. buffer

  3. packing

  4. None of these

  5. -


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is container for data to be stored. It is a bag that contains items, or a set of things agreed to as a whole. In packing, data is packed in such a way that large amount of data can be stored on a small space.

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