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Computer Fundamentals

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Which digits are representative of all numbers?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. 3


Correct Option: C

A memory space used for the temporary storage of data is

  1. PROM

  2. SAM

  3. Scratchpad storage

  4. Buffer


Correct Option: C

Which function of a computer is responsible for permanent storage of data?

  1. Storage

  2. Output

  3. CPU

  4. Memory


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is a displayed listing of program option that users can select?

  1. Menu

  2. Block

  3. Data item

  4. File


Correct Option: A

0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or

  1. Bytes

  2. Kilobytes

  3. Decimal bytes

  4. Bits


Correct Option: D

Which type of RAM works like a series of small switches?

  1. Dynamic

  2. Static

  3. Video

  4. RW


Correct Option: B

Which disk interface standard includes support for up to eight peripheral devices?

  1. ST50G/412

  2. IDE

  3. SCSI

  4. ESDI


Correct Option: C

What is the acronym for Single In-Line Memory Module?

  1. SIMM

  2. SILMM

  3. SM

  4. SMM


Correct Option: A

Today's SIMMs boast access speed of

  1. 60 nanoseconds

  2. 70 nanoseconds

  3. 80 nanoseconds

  4. 400 nanoseconds


Correct Option: D

A computer that is capable of parallel processing is ……..computer

  1. Host

  2. Parallel

  3. Mainframe

  4. Micro


Correct Option: B

The advantages of micro channel architecture over ISA

  1. Automatic system configuration

  2. Less Interface and greater data transfer rates

  3. Multiple device handling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The various states in which a computer system may be operating is called

  1. Execution

  2. Execution states

  3. Execution phase

  4. Execution step


Correct Option: B

Hard disks are formatted in the same manner as floppy disks. However, before a hard disk can be formatted, it must first be

  1. Partitioned

  2. Sectioned

  3. Deleted

  4. Inter-sectioned


Correct Option: A

The time interval between successive elements of a discrete time signal is

  1. Access time

  2. Seek time

  3. Real time

  4. Epoch


Correct Option: D

A method used to data that is located in an address field of an instruction is …………..addressing

  1. Indirect

  2. Implied

  3. Immediate

  4. Register indexed


Correct Option: C

Any system that uses a computer as a component but whose prime function is not that of a computer is

  1. Distributed system

  2. KIPS

  3. Embedded computer system

  4. A1


Correct Option: C

The most widely used programming language is

  1. BASIC

  2. COBOL

  3. LOGO

  4. PROLOG


Correct Option: D

A prewritten program that is said to perform a common task is called an application

  1. System software

  2. Package

  3. Utilities

  4. Program


Correct Option: B

How much megabyte of data is typically stored in a bubble device?

  1. 6

  2. 1

  3. 10

  4. 4


Correct Option: B

A data structure consisting of several fields, some or all of which are instances of the same data structure, is called

  1. Field

  2. Bead

  3. Database

  4. Data collection


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is another name for tape transport?

  1. Core memory

  2. Card punch

  3. Tape drive unit

  4. Magnetic disk


Correct Option: C

A mechanism for arranging controlled access to a shared resource is

  1. Retrieving

  2. Sorting

  3. Bulleting

  4. Lock-out


Correct Option: D

Which of the following time will normally be determined by the requirements of the device to which the transfer is being made?

  1. Access

  2. Cycle

  3. Hold

  4. Delay


Correct Option: C

A piece of equipment that receives information from a CPU is called

  1. Input

  2. Output

  3. CPU

  4. Memory


Correct Option: B

Which type of memory is the information that does not change on your computer?

  1. RAM

  2. ROM

  3. ERAM

  4. RW/RAM


Correct Option: A
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