Computer Science Notes OBJECTIVE Chapter 1 Class XI
Computer Science Notes OBJECTIVE Chapter 1 Class XI
Objective Question According To New Syllabus Of Federal Board Islamabad for examination 2007
1. Collection of raw facts and figures, which are collected for specific purpose is called:
a) Information b) Data
c) Object d) Input
2. The processed and refined data is referred to as:
a) Information b) Data
c) Object d) Input
3. Data processing is also called:
a) Information system b) Information technology
c) Computing d) Calculating
4. The computing and communication technologies are combined together for:
a) Data sorting b) Searching of data
c) Classification of data d) Communication of data
5. An electronic device that accepts, processes data and controls other activities during processing is called.
a) Input device b) Output devices
c) Computer d) Operating system
6. The data and program are stored permanently on the:
a) RAM b) Secondary storage
c) CPU d) Primary storage
7. The electronic circuits that are the part of the computer are called.
a) Software b) Firmware
c) Hardware d) Shareware
8. Which of the following is not a hardware component?
a) Input device b) Operating system
c) Processor d) Secondary storage
9. Which of the following is not an input device?
a) Keyboard b) Speaker
c) Mouse d) Microphone
10. Which of the following is an output device?
a) Keyboard b) Speaker
c) Mouse d) Microphone
11. Which of the following is not an output device?
a) Monitor b) Printer
c) RAM d) Speaker
12. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
a) RAM b) ROM
c) CPU d) CD-ROM
13. Which of the following is not a secondary storage device?
a) Hard disk drive b) CD-ROM drive
c) ROM d) Tape drive
14. Which of the following is not an internal part of computer?
a) Monitor b) Computer bus
c) RAM d) ROM
30. Which of the following pointing device uses the sensors to detect the touch of a finger?
a) Light pen b) Touch screen
c) Pointing stick d) Joystick
31. Which of the following is a light sensitive stylus device?
a) Light pen b) Touch screen
c) Pointing stick d) Joystick
32. Which of the following is not a marks and characters recognition device?
a) M1CR b) Fax Machine
c) OMR d) OCR
33. The bar-code system is called.
a) ASCII code b) EBCDIC code
c) Universal Product Code d) Unicode
34. The light and dark vertical zebra stripped marks on most of the manufactured products are known as:
a) Product code b) Item code
c) Pin code d) Bar code
35. Which of the following is a photoelectric scanner that translates the bar code symbols into digital code?
a) MICR b) Bar-code reader
c) OCR d) OMR
36. Which of the following device is used to read characters, which are printed with magnetized ink?
a) MICR b) Bar - code reader
c) OCR d) OMR
37. Which of the following device is used to check and process the test marks of students?
a) MICR b) Bar - code reader
c) OCR d) OMR
38. Which of the following is an example of SIM card?
a) Magnetic-stripe card b) Smart card
c) Network interface card d) Modem card
39. Which of the following is an audio input device?
a) VCR b) Video camera
c) Microphone d) Speaker
40. Which of the following is a video-input device?
a) Microphone b) Digital camera
c) Video camera d) Traditional camera
41. Which of the following device is used to get the softcopy of outputs?
a) Printer b) Plotter
c) Scanner d) Display screen
42. Which of the following is not related to softcopy output?
a) CRT b) Monitors
c) Plotters d) Screens
43. Which of the following device is used to receive the sound output?
a) Plotters b) Microphone
c) Speaker d) Monitor
44. Which of the following is not a output device?
a) Monitor b) Plotter
c) Speaker d) Scanner
45. The video graphic card inside the computer is used for the output device:
a) Speaker b) Microphone
c) Monitor d) Printer
46. How many types of graphic cards?
a) 2 b) 3
c) 4 d) 5
47. The monitor having VGA card has resolution.
a) 320 x 200 pixels b) 800 x 600 pixels
c) 700 x 600 pixels d) 1024 x 768 pixels
48. XGA card supports.
a) 16 colors b) 256 color
c) 16.7 billion colors d) 16.7 million colors
49. Which of the following is not an impact printer?
a) Dot matrix printer b) Thermal printer
c) Daisy wheel printer d) Line printer
50. Which of the following is a non-impact printer?
a) Inkjet printer b) Dot matrix printer
c) Daisy wheel printer d) Line printer
51. Which of the following print head of dot matrix printer provides best quality printout?
a) 9 pins b) 18 pins
c) 24 pins d) 20 pins
52. Which of the following printer is slower than dot matrix printer but better in quality?
a) Line printer b) Daisy wheel printer
c) Laser printer d) Inkjet printer
53. Which of the following printer is normally used by mainframe computer?
a) Dot matrix printer b) Daisy wheel printer
c) Inkjet printer d) Line printer
54. Which of the following printer is an example of line printer?
a) Dot matrix b) Bubble jet
c) Band printer d) Daisy wheel
55. The printing speed of line printer is up to:
a) 30 1pm b) 300 1pm
c) 30000 1pm d) 3000 1pm
56. Which of the following printer works like a photocopying machine?
a) Inkjet printer b) Bubble printer
c) Laser printer d) Band printer
57. The printing speed of laser printer for microcomputer is about.
a) 4 to 400 pages per minute b) 4 to 200 pages per minute
c) 4 to 100 pages per minute d) 4 to 32 pages per minute
58. Which of the following printer uses a special heat sensitive waxy paper for printing output?
a) Inkjet printer b) Bubble printer
c) Thermal printer d) Electrostatic printer
59. How many types of plotters are there?
a) 2 b) 4
c) 5 d) 6
60. Which of the following output device is used to print continuous output such as to track an earthquake
reading?
a) Flatbed plotter b) Thermal printer
c) Drum plotter d) Laser printer
61. Which of the following task is not related to preliminary investigation?
a) System identification b) System analysis
c) System scope d) Feasibility study
62. Which of the following is the first phase of SDLC?
a) System analysis b) Design
c) Preliminary investigation d) Coding
63. Which of the following task of preliminary investigation decides the limitation of system cost and time
limitation to develop the system?
a) Feasibility study b) Preliminary plan
c) Alternate solution d) System scope
64. A person responsible for the analysis of the system is known as:
a) Programmer b) Software engineer
c) Analyst d) IT manager
65. Which of the following tool/method is not used in data gathering step of system analysis?
a) Interviews b) Questionnaires
c) Sampling d) Testing
66. Which of the following method/tool is used in data gathering step to collect information from a part
of people instead of many people of an organization?
a) Interviews b) Questionnaires
c) Sampling d) Observations
67. Ms-project, Pert chart etc may be used for:
a) Logical design of system b) Physical design of system
c) Analysis of the system d) Preliminary investigation of system
68. The actual system is produced in phase:
a) Design b) Coding
c) Implementation d) Testing
69. The errors are detected and removed from the software in phase:
a) Design b) Coding
c) Implementation d) Testing
70. In which of the following phase of SDLC, the system is installed for use to solve the problem.
a) Design b) Coding
c) Implementation d) Testing
71. A part of the system is implemented in:
a) Pilot Implementation b) Phase Implementation
c) Parallel Implementation d) Direct Implementation
72. A collection of raw facts and figure is called:
a) Data b) Information
c) Processing d) None
73. Computers are:
a) Accurate. b) Consistent
c) Reliable. d) All
88. Which hardware components are usually found inside systems unit?
a. The processor, main memory, and monitor,
b. The processor, main memory, and secondary memory
c. First, second, and third memory
d. The keyboard, the disks, and the memory.
89. The piece of hardware that permanently holds data and programs is called:
a) Primary storage b) CPU
c) Secondary storage d) Output
90. The piece of hardware that temporarily holds data and programs is called
a) Primary storage b) CPU
c) Secondary storage d) Output
91. The electronic circuit that executes computer instructions is called
a) Transistor b) Hard disk
c) CPU d) Input device
92. Which of the following is not a secondary storage device?
a) CD-ROM b) Hard disk
c) DVD-ROM d) Central processing unit
93. Which of the following is the main component of the computer?
a) Memory b) Output unit
c) Input Unit d) CPU
94. CPU is an example of:
a) Software b) Program
c) Hardware d) Input unit
95. CPU stands for:
a) Central Processing Unit b) Central Product Unit
b) Computing Program Usage d) Central Programming Unit
96. Additional data and programs not being used by CPU are stored in:
a) Secondary Storage b) Input Units
c) Output Units d) CPU
97. Step by step instructions that run the computer are called:
a) Hardware b) Documents
c) CPU d) Software
98. Printers and monitors are common forms of:
a) Input units b) Output unit
c) Storage unit d) Processing unit
99. Another name for main memory is:
a) Secondary b) Disk Storage
c) Primary storage d) Tape Storage
100. Instructions and data that are about to be processed by the CPU are located in:
a) CD-ROM b) RAM
c) Hard disk d) None
101. What is the main purpose of secondary storage devices?
a) Executing computer instructions b) Temporary storage of data
c) Permanent storage of data d) Output of Information
145. This looks like a typical charge card, but has an embedded microprocessor.
a) Bar card b) UPC card
c) Code card d) Smart card
146. Which of the following is an example of Smart Card?
a) Mobile-SIM card b) ATM Card
c) Modem Card d) Both a and b
147. Which device is needed to capture video using standard analog camcorder or
a) Video captures card b) Digital camcorder
c) Image recorder d) Video digitizer
148. Output can be:
a) Printed out b) displayed on screen
c) played through speaker d) All
149. What type of device translates data into a form that we can understand?
a) Input b) Output
c) Storage d) Network
150. Monitors differ in:
a) Size. b) Resolution
c) Graphics standard d) All
151. The dots that compose the image of a digital photograph are called:
a) Dot matrix, b) Resolution points
c) Pixels. d) Digital points.
152. The name for screen clarity:
a) Pixel. b) Resolution.
c) Density. d) Picture quality.
153. The resolution of a monitor depends on:
a) Number of pixels that can be displayed b) Number of bits representing a pixel
c) Dot pitch of the monitor d) All
154. How many types of graphics cards are available in market?
a) 2 b) 4
c) 3 d) 7
155. The circuit board that connects the monitor to computer is called:
a) Video adapter b) Monitor link
c) Monitor adapter d) None
156. Which of the following is determined by video display adapters:
a) Resolution b) Number of colors
c) Speed with which image appear on screen d) All
157. The lowest resolution for color graphics display is:
a) CAD b) VESA
c) XGA d) VGA
158. XVGA resolution is:
a) 640x480. b) 640x400
c) 800 x 600 d) 1024 x 768.
159. The advantage of high-resolution over low-resolution digital photography is:
a) Better picture quality. b) Greater cost savings,
c) Fewer storage requirements. d) Faster processing speed
204. GB is approximately:
a) 1,000 KB b) 1,024 MB
c) 100 TB d) both b and c are correct
205. Which of the following is ranked from smallest to largest?
a) KB, MB, TB, GB b) MB, TB, GB, KB
c) GB, KB, MB, TB d) KB, MB, GB, TB
206. The number of bits a computer can process at one time is sometimes called:
a) Bit strength b) Crunch capacity
c) Bite size d) Word size
207. The most widely used secondary storage is:
a) Diskettes b) Hard disks
c) Read only memory, d) Both a and b
208. CD-ROM stands for:
a) Compact disk—read only memory. b) Compact disk—read once memory,
c) Compressed data—read only memory d) Compressed data—read once memory
209. The term system refers to:
a. A computer and its components.
b. A piece of software that needs to be designed and programmed
c. A database, network, or Web site.
d. An organized set of related components.
210. The process of studying an existing system to determine how it works and how it meets human needs is
called:
a) Computer programming. b) Systems design.
c) Systems analysis. d) User requirements testing.
211. Which of the following is the first phase of SDLC?
a) Design b) Coding
c) Preliminary investigation d) Analysis
212. Which of the following task is related to preliminary investigation?
a) System specifications b) System scope
c) Feasibility study d) All
213. Which of the following tasks is not part of the systems analyst role?
a) Programming b) Coordination
c) Communication d) Planning
214. The SDLC is a:
a. Programming tool used to create software.
b. Set of phases involved in development of new systems.
c. Manager who oversees the development of new systems.
d. Method of diagramming the interaction of components within a system.
215. Setting the boundaries or scope of the problem is done during:
a) Preliminary investigation b) Systems analysis.
c) Systems design. d) System development
216. .One result of preliminary investigation will be:
a. a detailed specification for how the system will accomplish its tasks.
b. an understanding of the nature and scope of the problem.
c. a set of requirements for the new system, along with cost analysis.
d. a report describing the results of questionnaires and observations of system users.
232. The process of modifying information system to meet changing needs is called:
a) System maintenance b) System modification
c) System upkeep d) System management
233. What comes after the analysis phase in the SDLC?
a) Implementation b) Design
c) Testing d) Support
234. A standard keyboard used in personal computer has how many keys?
a) 110 b) 115
c) Ill d) 102
235. The microphone converts the sound into:
a) Mechanical signal b) Electrical signal
c) Computer file d) Software
hat is data?
Data is defined as; collection of raw facts and figures, which is collected for specific purpose. The data may be in
the form of text, numbers, sounds, images, video clips etc.•
efine inform
When raw facts & figures are arranged in such a suitable manner that they give the clear & proper meanings then they
are called information.
efine data p
data processing is defined as: a sequence of operations performed on data to convert it into useful information. Data
processing is also known as computing.
efine inform
A system that processes the raw data to convert it into useful information is referred to as information system. An
information system or computer-based system includes hardware, software, data, procedures and the users that
interact with the computer. The data is provided to the information system and processed information is obtained.
hat is infor
information technology is a technology that combines computing with high-speed communication links for carrying
data from one place to another, all over the world (i.e. over this global village).
hat is a com
A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input), process it into useful
information (output), and store it in a secondary storage device for data reuse.
efine hard
Hardware is physical components of a computer. You can touch, see and feel hardware. The computer
along with input/output devices is known as hardware.
efine softw
A set instructions given to the computer to perform a specific task, is called software (or computer
program). It tells the computer what to do and how to do.
hat is syste
A program or set of programs that is specially designed to control the computer system is called system
software. The system software also enables the other application programs to execute. Operating systems and
device drivers are the examples of system software.
hat is appl
A program or set of programs that are specially designed to solve the specific problems of user, are called
application software or software packages.
hat is pack
These are the programs that are developed by software development organizations and sold on the open
market to any customer. Actually, these softwares are developed to provide common applications on a
computer. The examples of these softwares are Ms-Word, Ms-PowerPoint, Ms-Access, Oracle etc.
hat is inpu
The devices that are used to enter data and instructions into the computer are input devices. The input
device accepts input (data & programs) in a form that the computer can use, and then sends to the
hat is Trac
A trackball is also a pointing input device. It performs functions like a mouse but it is a stationary device
with a moveable ball on its top. The ball is rotated or rolled with fingers (or palm of the hand).
hat is Touc
Touch Pad is a pointing input device. It is also stationary device like trackball. It is a small, flat surface
over which we slide our fingertip to move the pointer on screen for pointing a desired icon (or item). As we
slide our fingertip on the flat surface of Touch Pad, the cursor follows the movement.
hat is UPC
Data coded in the form of light and dark vertical lines (or vertical zebra-stripped marks) or bars on most of
the manufactured products in the market are known as bar codes. This bar-code system is also called the
Universal Product Code (UPC).
hat is mag
A magnetic-stripe card has a stripe of magnetically encoded data on its back. Usually, the magnetic stripe
cards are used for personal identification during driving, in the departmental stores, at public places etc.
hat is smar
Smart card looks like a credit card but in most of these cards, a microprocessor and memory chip is
added also When this card is inserted into a reader (a device used to read the card), it exchanges data
with the corresponding information on a central computer. It can store some basic information also. A
mobile SIM card and an ATM card are examples of smart cards.
efine dedi
Dedicated Fax machine is an independent normal fax machine, which can send and receive information to
and from the other fax machines.
hat is audi
An audio-input device records analog signals of sound and translates it to digital form to store into
computer for further processing. The main purpose of audio-input device is to provide digital input for
multimedia computers. Microphone is mostly used as an audio-input device.
hat is vide
Video input device is used to record films and video images. VCR and video camera are example of
video input devices. For this purpose, there must be a special circuit board known as video-capture card
inside your computer.
hat is audi
To enter sound signals inside the computer, a computer must have a sound card. It is a special circuit
board also known as audio board.
hat is vide
Video input device is used to record films and video images. For this purpose, there must be a special
circuit board known as video-capture card inside your computer. The video capture card converts the
video signals into digital that a computer can use.
efine softc
The output received on the display screen or in the audio or video form, is called softcopy output. This
kind of output is not tangible and it cannot be touched.
efine hard
The output printed on the paper is called hardcopy. The printers and plotters devices are used for this
purpose.
hat is vide
A computer must have a video display adapter to display output in the form of graphics. Video display
adapter is also known as video graphics card that determines the resolution, number of colors, and
speed with which images appear on the display screen.
efine impa
An impact printer prints characters and graphics on the paper with the strikes of hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon. Dot Matrix, Daisy Wheel, and Line printers are examples of impact printers
efine non-
The printers that produce output on paper without striking the paper are known as non-impact printers.
They use electrostatic, inkjet, and thermal technologies for printing. Laser, InkJet and thermal printers are
examples of these type printers.
hat is mea
Daisy wheel printer is also an impact character printer. It has a print wheel with series of petals. This
wheel is known as daisy wheel.
hat is therm
Thermal printer is a non-impact printer. It can only print output on a special heat sensitive waxy paper. The
image of the output is created on the waxy paper by burning dots on it.
ow laser p
The laser printer has a special drum inside it. The laser printer produces an image of the output on a
drum with laser beam and magnetically charged powered ink, called toner, and then transfers the
image from drum on the paper.
hat is drum
Drum plotter works like a flatbed plotter. It-consists of a arum or roller on which a paper is placed and the
efine syste
A system can be defined as a combination of some related components that interact with each other to
perform some specific tasks.
efine SDL
A set of activities or steps that are required to develop a system (such as software) is called the system
development life cycle (SDLC). It is an organized way to develop a successful system.
efine Codi
Coding is the main phase of system development process. In this phase, the actual codes of software are
written. It means that actual system is produced.
efine paral
In this way, the new system is run parallel to the old system. The outputs returned by both systems are
compared. If the working and output of new system is better than old system then the working of old
system is stopped.
efine pilot
This type of implementation allows to implement the complete system but to a selected group of users or
departments.