1.

The basic architecture of computer was developed by

A. John Von Neumann
2. In order to tell Excel that we are entering a formula in cell, we must begin with an operator
such as
A. $ B. @ C. + D. = E. #
3. In how many generations a computer can be classified?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution: There is 5 generation of computer available till now.

1st Generation Computer = The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based.

2nd Generation Computer = The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based.

3rd Generation Computer = The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based.

4th Generation Computer = The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based.

5th Generation Computer = The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based.
4. Fifth generation computers are based on
A. Artificial Intelligence B. Programming Intelligence
C. System Knowledge D. VVLSI
5. Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer?
A. Second Generation B. Fourth Generation
C. Both (A) and (B) D. Third Generation
6. Second generation computers are made of
A. Vaccum Tubes B. Transistors C. LSI D. VLSI E. None of these
7. GUI stands for
A. Graph Use Interface B. Graphical Universal Interface
C. Graphical User Interface D. Graphical Unique Interface E. None of these
8. Time during which a job is processed by the computer is:
A. Execution Time B. Delay Time C. Real Time D. Waiting Time
9. Which of the following circuit is used as a 'Memory device' in computers?
A. Rectifier B. Flip Flop C. Comparator D. Attenuator E.
The memory sizes in mainframe computers and advanced technology microcomputer are
expressed as

A. Bytes B. Kilobytes C. Bits D. Megabytes E. None of these

10. Which one of the following is not an application software package?
A. Red Hat Linux B. Microsoft Office
C. Adobe Pagemaker D. Open Office E. None of these
11. Microsoft Word is an example of
A. an operating system B. Processing device
C. Application software D. an input device E. System Software
12. Who invented the supercomputer?
D. Seymour Cray
13. Graphical pictures that represent an object like file, folder etc are:
A. Task bar B. Windows
C. Icons D. Desktop E. None of these
14. 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 less expensive than tape storage

C. Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape

D. None of the above
15. The size of commonly used floppy disk is
A. 4.5" B. 3.5" C. 3.25" D. 5.5" E. None of these
16. Which was an early mainframe computer?
A. UNIC B. FUNTRIA C. BRAINIA D. ENIAC
17. Where is the headquarters of Intel located?
A. Redmond, Washington B. Tucson, Arizona
C. Santa Clara, California D. Richmond, Virgini
18. Window's settings are recorded in
A. WINDOWS.INI B. WIN.INI C. SYSTEM.INI D. GROUP.IN
19. When was the first e-mail sent?
A. 1963 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1974
20. Operating System is the most common type of _________ software.
A. Communication B. Application
C. System D. Word Processing Software
21. Arithmetic logic unit
I. perform arithmetic operations
II. store data
III. perform comparison
 IV. communicate with input devices
from above the correct one is
A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I and III only
22. RAM chips
A. allow the computer to store data electronically
B. store data indefinitely unless you delete it
C. are secondary memory D. All of the above
23. Super computers are mainly useful for
A. Mathematical intensive scientific applications B. Data-retrieval operations
C. Input-output intensive processing D. All of the above
24. Which memory is non volatile and may be written only once?
A. RAM B. EEPROM C. EPROM D. PROM
25. The memory which is programmed at the time it is manufactured is
A. RAM B. ROM C. PROM D. EPROM E. None of these
26. Which of the following is the fastest
A. CPU B. Magnetic Tapes and Disks
C. Video Terminal D. Sensors, Mechanical Controlles
27. Which is the device that converts computer output into a form that can be transmitted over
a telephone line?
A. Teleport B. Multiplexer C. Concentator D. Modem
28. Which of the following items is not used in Local Area Networks (LANs)
A. Computers B. Modem C. Printer D. Cable
29. ROM is needed for storing an initial program called _______.
A. Computer Startup Loader B. OS Version
C. Kernel D. Bootstrap Loader
30. EEPROM stands for
A. Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
B. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
C. Electrically Enabled Programmable Read Only Memory
D. Electronically Enabled Programmable Read Only Memory
E. None of these
31. The most advanced form of ROM is?
A. PROM B. RAM C. EEPROM D. Cache Memory
32. The file extension of MS-Word document in Office 2007 is _______.
 A. .doc B. .docx C. .pdf D. .txt E. .xls
33. Dot-matrix, Deskjet, Inkjet and Laser are all types of which computer peripherals?
A. Printers B. Software C. Monitors D. Keyboards
34. AVI(Audio Video Interleave) format was developed by?
A. IBM B. Apple C. Microsoft D. Macromedia E. Adobe
35. Which of the following is not used as secondary storage?
A. Semiconductor memory B. Magnetic Disks
C. magnetic Drums D. Magnetic Tapes
36. A typical modern computer uses
A. Magnetic cores for secondary storage B. LSI chips
C. Magnetic tape for primary memory D. More than 10,000 vaccum tubes
Answer: Option B
Solution: Large-scale integration (LSI) is the process of integrating or embedding
thousands of transistors on a single silicon semiconductor microchip.
37. The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the
A. CRT B. Computer Console C. Printer D. Card Reader
38. Which of the following is true about primary storage?
A. It is a part of the CPU B. It allows very fast access to data
C. It is relatively more expensive D. All of the above
39. The process of copying data from a memory location is called
A. Writing B. Controlling C. Booting D. Reading
40. The process of putting data into a storage location is called
A. Reading B. Writing C. Controlling D. Hand Shaking