Q1)Group of instructions that directs a computer is called
A. Storage
B. Memory
C. Logic
D. Program
Answer: D
Q2)Program execution time would be minimum if the programs
are written in
A. Machine
Language
B. Assembly
language
C. High level
language
D. All of the
above
Answer: A
Q3)A computer-controlled device for training exercises that
duplicates the work environment is a:
A. simulator
B. duplicator
C. trainer
D. COM device
Answer: A
Q4)Which of the following is not an output device of a
computer?
A. Printer
B. keyboard
C. VDU
D. CRT screen
Answer: B
Q5)What is the name given to the specialized storage element
in the processor unit of a computer which is used as a "scratch pad"
during processing operations?
A. storage
register
B. primary
memory
C. cache memory
D. accumulator
Answer: C
Q6)Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic
disk storage?
A. The access
time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape
B. Disk storage
is longer lasting than magnetic tape
C. Disk storage
is less expensive than tape storage
D. None of the
above
Answer: D
Q7)A computer program that converts an entire program into
machine language at one time is called a/an
A. interpreter
B. simulator
C. compiler
D. commander
Answer: C
Q8)A logic gate is an electronic circuit which
A. makes logic
decisions
B. allows
electron flow only in one direction
C. works on
binary algebra
D. alternates
between 0 and 1 values
Answer: A
Q9)What is the name of the storage device which is used to
compensate for the difference in rates of flow of data from once device to
another?
A. Cache
B. Concentrator
C. Buffer
D. I/O device
Answer: C
Q10)In latest generation computers, the instructions are
executed
A. Parallely
only
B. Sequentially
only
C. Both
sequentially and parallely
D. All of the
above
Answer: C
Q11)A computer programmer
A. does all the
thinking for a computer
B. can enter
input data quickly
C. can operate all types of computer equipment
D. can draw
only flowchart
Answer: A
Q12)The first machine to successfully perform a long series
of arithmetic and logical operations was:
A. ENIAC
B. Mark I
C. Analytic
engine
D. UNIVAC-I
Answer: B
Q13)Which is used for manufacturing chips?
A. Bus
B. Control unit
C. Semiconductors
D. (a) and (b)
only
Answer: C
Q14)The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called
binary digits or _____
A. bytes
B. kilobytes
C. decimal
bytes
D. bits
Answer: D
Q15)Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material
are also called?
A. hard disks
B. high-density
disks
C. diskettes
D. templates
Answer: C
