Saturday, February 13, 2021

Computer Fundamental 100 Solved MCQ Set-2

Question: 1. Chief component of first generation computer was

Option A. Transistors
Option B. Integrated Circuits
Option C. None of above
Option D. Vacuum Tubes and Valves

Question: 2. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
Option A. Control section
Option B. Primary memory
Option C. External memory
Option D. Cache memory

Question: 3. Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC?
Option A. Minicomputers
Option B. Mainframe computers
Option C. Super computer
Option D. Microcomputers

Question: 4. A hybrid computer
Option A. Resembles digital computer
Option B. Resembles analogue computer
Option C. Resembles both a digital and analogue computer
Option D. None of the above

Question: 5. CD-ROM is a
Option A. Semiconductor memory
Option B. Memory register
Option C. Magnetic memory
Option D. None of above

Question: 6. Integrated Circuits (Ics) are related to which generation of computers?
Option A. First generation
Option B. Second generation
Option C. Fourth generation
Option D. Third generation

Question: 7. Computer is free from tiresome and boardoom. We call it
Option A. Diligence
Option B. Reliability
Option C. Versatility
Option D. Accuracy

Question: 8. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is
Option A. Memory
Option B. Buffer
Option C. Accumulator
Option D. Address

Question: 9. The two kinds of main memory are:
Option A. Primary and secondary
Option B. Random and sequential
Option C. ROM and RAM
Option D. All of above

Question: 10. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on
Option A. tracks per inch of surface
Option B. bits per inch of tracks
Option C. All of above
Option D. disk pack in disk surface

Question: 11. The brain of any computer system is
Option A. CPU
Option B. Memory
Option C. ALU
Option D. Control unit

Question: 12. ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for?
Option A. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Option B. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
Option C. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
Option D. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

Question: 13. What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
Option A. Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
Option B. Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
Option C. Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Option D. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently

Question: 14. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
Option A. Second Generation
Option B. Fourth Generation
Option C. Third Generation
Option D. First Generation

Question: 15. The two major types of computer chips are
Option A. External memory chip
Option B. Primary memory chip
Option C. Microprocessor chip
Option D. Both b and c

Question: 16. UNIVAC is
Option A. Unvalued Automatic Computer
Option B. Universal Array Computer
Option C. Universal Automatic Computer
Option D. Unique Automatic Computer

Question: 17. The storage subsystem in a microcomputer consists mainly of __ or __ media with varying capacities
Option A. Memory or video
Option B. Magnetic or optical
Option C. Optical or memory
Option D. Video or magnetic

Question: 18. Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
Option A. system software
Option B. application software
Option C. utility programs
Option D. operating system

Question: 19. Computer operators
Option A. writes computer programs for specific problems
Option B. operate the device which input and output data from the computer
Option C. normally require a college degree in computer science
Option D. all of the above

Question: 20. Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
Option A. NAV
Option B. F-Prot
Option C. Oracle
Option D. McAfee

Question: 21. What is a compiler?
Option A. A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
Option B. A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
Option C. A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
Option D. None of the above

Question: 22. _______ computers are also called personal computers
Option A. Mainframe Computer
Option B. Mini Computers
Option C. Micro Computers
Option D. Super Computers

Question: 23. Which of the following is not input unit device?
Option A. scanner
Option B. camera
Option C. plotter
Option D. digitizer

Question: 24. Identify the correct statement
Option A. IBM PCs used RISC CPU designs
Option B. Macintosh used CISC CPU design
Option C. IBM used CISC CPU design
Option D. None of above is true

Question: 25. Which of the following statement is false?
Option A. Mechanical analog computers have existed for thousands of years
Option B. There are mechanical analog computers and electronic analog computers.
Option C. All electronic computers are digital computers
Option D. All of above are false

Question: 26. Which of the following require large computers memory?
Option A. Imaging
Option B. Graphics
Option C. Voice
Option D. All of Above

Question: 27. Which of the following is machine independence program?
Option A. High level language
Option B. Low level language
Option C. Assembly language
Option D. Machine language

Question: 28. When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
Option A. 1880
Option B. 1990
Option C. 1944
Option D. None of above

Question: 29. The first machine to successfully perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operations was:
Option A. ENIAC
Option B. Mark-I
Option C. Analytic Engine
Option D. UNIVAC-1

Question: 30. Which one is the largest space?
Option A. kilobyte
Option B. petabyte
Option C. terrabyte
Option D. gigabyte

Question: 31. FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for ____
Option A. Business Applications
Option B. Marketing Applications
Option C. Scientific Applications
Option D. None of the above

Question: 32. The brain of any computer system is
Option A. Control Unit
Option B. Arithmetic Logic Unit
Option C. Central Processing Unit
Option D. Storage Unit

Question: 33. Analog computer works on the supply of
Option A. Continuous electrical pulses
Option B. Electrical pulses but not continuous
Option C. Magnetic strength
Option D. None of the above

Question: 34. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
Option A. Leech
Option B. Squid
Option C. Slug
Option D. Glitch

Question: 35. The advantage of COM are its __ and __
Option A. Compact size; speed readability
Option B. Compact size, speed
Option C. Readability; speed
Option D. Low cost; readability

Question: 36. The advantage of COM are its __ and __
Option A. Compact size; speed readability
Option B. Compact size, speed
Option C. Readability; speed
Option D. Low cost; readability

Question: 37. The BIOS is the abbreviation of ________.
Option A. Basic Input Output System
Option B. Best Input Output System
Option C. Basic Input Output Symbol
Option D. Base Input Output System

Question: 38. Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
Option A. Laser printer
Option B. Inkjet printer
Option C. Daisywheel printer
Option D. Dot matrix printer

Question: 39. IBM 1401 is
Option A. First Generation Computer
Option B. Second Generation Computer
Option C. Third Generation Computer
Option D. Fourth Generation Computer

Question: 40. Most of the first generation computers were
Option A. Special purpose computers
Option B. General purpose computers
Option C. Both of above
Option D. None of above

Question: 41. Floppy disks typically in diameter
Option A. 3
Option B. 5.25
Option C. 8
Option D. All of above

Question: 42. The output quality of a printer is measured by
Option A. Dots per inch
Option B. Dot per sq. inch
Option C. Dots printed per unit time
Option D. All of above

Question: 43. On a PC, how much memory is available to application software?
Option A. 1024 KB
Option B. 760 KB
Option C. 640 KB
Option D. 560 KB

Question: 44. In a computer _____ is capable to store single binary bit.
Option A. Capacitor
Option B. Flip flop
Option C. Register
Option D. Inductor

Question: 45. What does DMA stand for?
Option A. Distinct Memory Access
Option B. Direct Memory Access
Option C. Direct Module Access
Option D. Direct Memory Allocation

Question: 46. Who invented Integrated Circuits?
Option A. Jack Kilby
Option B. Robert Noyce
Option C. Both of above
Option D. None of above

Question: 47. Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under?
Option A. System Software
Option B. Application Software
Option C. Utilities
Option D. None of the above

Question: 48. One computer that is not considered a portable is
Option A. Minicomputer
Option B. Laptop computer
Option C. Notebook computer
Option D. All of above

Question: 49. Which of the following is not an electronic computer?
Option A. ENIAC
Option B. ABC
Option C. UNIVAC
Option D. EDVAC

Question: 50. What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
Option A. Pixel
Option B. Reverse video
Option C. Touch screen
Option D. Cursor

Question: 51. Which is the largest computer?
Option A. Mainframe Computer
Option B. Mini Computers
Option C. Micro Computers
Option D. Super Computers

Question: 52. Which of the following are the best units of data on an external storage device?
Option A. Bits
Option B. Bytes
Option C. Hertz
Option D. Clock cycles

Question: 53. The personal computer industry was started by
Option A. IBM
Option B. Apple
Option C. Compaq
Option D. HCL

Question: 54. What is meant by a dedicated computer?
Option A. Which is used by one person only
Option B. Which is assigned one and only one task
Option C. Which uses one kind of software
Option D. Which is meant for application software

Question: 55. Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?
Option A. Basic, COBOL, FORTRAN
Option B. Prolog 2, Expert Systems
Option C. Knowledge based Systems
Option D. Assembly Languages

Question: 56. What was the main disadvantage of vacuum tubes?
Option A. They were larger in size
Option B. They consumed a lot of electricity
Option C. They produced heat and often burned out
Option D. The operation cost was high

Question: 57. Registers, which are partially visible to users and used to hold conditional, are known as
Option A. PC
Option B. Memory address registers
Option C. General purpose register
Option D. Flags

Question: 58. Which is not a comptuer of first generation?
Option A. ENIAC
Option B. UNIVAC
Option C. IBM 360
Option D. IBM 1401

Question: 59. Registers which are partially visible to users and used to hold conditional codes (bits set by the CPU hardware as the result of operations), are known as
Option A. PC
Option B. Flags
Option C. Memory Address Registers
Option D. General Purpose Registers

Question: 60. Who invented vacuum tubes?
Option A. John Bardeen
Option B. William Shockley
Option C. Lee de Forest
Option D. All of above

Question: 61. An approach that permits the computer to work on several programs instead of one is
Option A. On-line thesaurus
Option B. Multiprogramming
Option C. Over lapped processing
Option D. Outline processor

Question: 62. Who suggested Stored Program Concept
Option A. John Mauchley
Option B. J.P. Eckert
Option C. John Neumann
Option D. Joseph Jacquard

Question: 63. The central processing unit (CPU) consists of
Option A. Input, output and processing
Option B. Control unit, primary storage, and secondary storage
Option C. Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit and primary storage
Option D. Control unit, processing, and primary storage

Question: 64. The notable features like keyboards, monitors, GUI were developed in
Option A. First generation
Option B. Second generation
Option C. Third generation
Option D. Fourth generation

Question: 65. UNIVAC is
Option A. Universal Automatic Computer
Option B. Universal Array Computer
Option C. Unique Automatic Computer
Option D. Unvalued Automatic Computer

Question: 66. Which is the highest form?
Option A. Data
Option B. Information
Option C. Knowledge
Option D. All of above

Question: 67. Who is credited with the idea of using punch cards to control patterns in a waving machine?
Option A. Pascal
Option B. Hollerith
Option C. Babbage
Option D. Jacquard

Question: 68. What is an interpreter?
Option A. An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run
Option B. An interpreter is the representation of the system being designed
Option C. An interpreter is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
Option D. None of the above

Question: 69. Which is a semi conductor memory?
Option A. Dynamic
Option B. Static
Option C. Bubble
Option D. Both a & b

Question: 70. RJ45 UTP cable has ________ Cables.
Option A. 2 pair
Option B. 3 pair
Option C. 4 pair
Option D. 5 pair

Question: 71. Which of the following is not a valid size of a Floppy Disk?
Option A. 8?
Option B. 5 ¼?
Option C. 3 ½?
Option D. 5 ½?

Question: 72. The earliest calculating devices are
Option A. Abacus
Option B. Clock
Option C. Difference Engine
Option D. None of these

Question: 73. Word length of a Personal Computer is ___
Option A. 4 bits
Option B. 8 bits
Option C. 16 bits
Option D. 64 bits

Question: 74. What was the first computer to perform all calculation using electronics rather than wheels, ratchets, or mechanical switches?
Option A. Mark I
Option B. ABC
Option C. Z3
Option D. None of above

Question: 75. A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a __ resident package
Option A. CPU
Option B. Memory
Option C. Buffer
Option D. ALU

Question: 76. Which unit converts computer data into human readable form?
Option A. Input unit
Option B. Output unit
Option C. ALU
Option D. Control Unit

Question: 77. The full form of ALU is
Option A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
Option B. Array Logic Unit
Option C. Application Logic Unit
Option D. None of above

Question: 78. hat produces useful information out of data?
Option A. Computer
Option B. Processing
Option C. Programming
Option D. none of above

Question: 79. Which of the following device was not invented by Babbage?
Option A. Pascaline
Option B. Difference Engine
Option C. Analytical Engine
Option D. None of above

Question: 80. A digital computer did not score over an analog computer in terms of
Option A. Speed
Option B. Accuracy
Option C. Reliability
Option D. Cost

Question: 81. Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?
Option A. Binary
Option B. Decimal
Option C. Hexadecimal
Option D. Octal

Question: 82. A computer has very low failure rate because it uses electronic components. It produces very consistent results. This is highlighted by which of the feature of computer?
Option A. Accuracy
Option B. Reliability
Option C. Versatility
Option D. Automatic

Question: 83. A paper printout of a document is known as
Option A. Softcopy output
Option B. Hardcopy output
Option C. Permanent Output
Option D. All of above

Question: 84. Which electronic component was made out of semiconductor material?
Option A. Vacuum tubes
Option B. Transistors
Option C. Ics
Option D. All of above

Question: 85. The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called
Option A. Read-out
Option B. Read from
Option C. Read
Option D. All of above

Question: 86. Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
Option A. Disk unit
Option B. Control unit
Option C. ALU
Option D. Modem

Question: 87. ABC is a
Option A. Special purpose computer
Option B. General purpose computer
Option C. All Purpose Computer
Option D. None of above

Question: 88. The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
Option A. ASCII
Option B. BCD
Option C. EBCDIC
Option D. All of above

Question: 89. 174. When was the X window system born?
Option A. 1984
Option B. 1989
Option C. 1988
Option D. 1990

Question: 90. What is the first stage in software development?
Option A. Specification and design
Option B. Testing
Option C. System Analysis
Option D. Maintenance

Question: 91. Which of the following is valid statement?
Option A. Data in itself is useless unless it is processed
Option B. The data that is processed is called a program
Option C. The data which is not yet processed is information
Option D. Information is processed by computer to generate data.

Question: 92. The Second Generation Computer was based on ________.
Option A. Vacuum Tube
Option B. Silicon Chips
Option C. Transistor
Option D. Bio Chips

Question: 93. EBCDIC stands for
Option A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Option B. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
Option C. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
Option D. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code

Question: 94. Personnel who design, program, operates and maintains computer equipment refers to
Option A. Console-operator
Option B. Programmer
Option C. Peopleware
Option D. System Analyst

Question: 95. IBM System/360 is
Option A. Mainframe Computer
Option B. Mini Computers
Option C. Micro Computers
Option D. None of above

Question: 96. A system is
Option A. an integration of different units so as to achieve an objective
Option B. input unit
Option C. input and output unit
Option D. input, output and storage units

Question: 97. Which of the following programming language started from second generation?
Option A. COBOl
Option B. BASIC
Option C. C
Option D. LISP

Question: 98. The translator program used in assembly language is called
Option A. Compiler
Option B. Interpreter
Option C. Assembler
Option D. Translator

Question: 99. EEPROM stands for
Option A. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Option B. Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Option C. Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Option D. None of the above

Question: 100. Regarding data, computers are very good at
Option A. store
Option B. Processing
Option C. retrieve
Option D. All of above

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