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OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. EE Board September 2003, EE Board October 1999

Is a device converting computer digital signals to analog signals for transmission over copper
telephone wires and then back to digital signals.

A. Fax machine B. Telegram

C. Telephone D. Modem

2. What is the most widely used 7-bit alphanumeric code?

A. ASCII B. EBCDIC

C. Gray Code D. Straight binary code

3. What is a computer programming language in which groups of 1s and Os are used to represent
instructions and the only language a computer actually understood?

A. Machine language B. Application software

C. High-level language D. FORTRAN

4. An area of memory that holds the ASCII characters that are being displayed on a monitor is
called

A. Space B. start bit

C. Terminal D. screen image

5. Processors with more than two registers for arithmetic and logical operations are classified
as:

A specific register processors B. general register processors

C. accumulator based D. serial register processors

7. What input device translates motions of a ball rolled on a flat surface to the monitor screen?

A. Wand reader B. Pen

C. Barcode reader D. Mouse

What is the system program used to translate directly an assembly

language to machine language called?

A. Assembler B. Compiler

C. Interpreter D. Debugger

8. What is an operand address?

A. The binary code that represents the operation to be performed by the CPU

B. The address of the data to be operated as the CPU executes the instruction called for by the
op code.
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C. A short abbreviation for the operation

D. All of the choices

9. What is the standard method for coding data on 80-column, 12-row card?

A. Baudot code B. ASCII

C. Hollerith code D. EBCDIC

10. A software program designed to enter a computer system, usually a network, through security
"holes" and then replicate itself.

A. Computer virus B. Worm

C. Trojan horse D. HTTP

11. What refers to the computer's use of hard disk storage to simulate RAM?

A. Volatile memory B. ROM

C. Data storage D. Virtual memory

12. What is a set of instructions that resides on a storage device, such s a hard drive, and can
be loaded into memory and executed called?

A. Stored program B. Device program

C. Operating program D. Memory-resident program

13. Which of the following devices is NOT serially interfaced to a PC?

A. Mouse B. Printer

C. Modem D. All of these

14. EE Board April 2003

is a software that allows users to have fast and flexible access to information in large
documents, constructing associations among data items needed.

A. Voice mail B. Internet

C. E-mail D. Hypertext

15. Which memory holds the most recently read and frequently read data in memory, making
subsequent retrieval of that data much faster than reading from a tape or disk drive or even from
the main memory?

A. Cache memory B. Virtual memory

C. Static memory D. Dynamic memory

16. A large application or program is divided into modules of equal size called

A. Pages B. sectors

C. Segments D. stacks
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17. What 5-bit code that has long been used in Telex and teletypewriter communications?

A. Baudot code B. BCD

C. EBCDIC D. ASCII

18. What is the tem: for a deadlock situation that occurs when a program references a different
page for almost every instruction, and there is not even enough real memory to hold most of the
virtual memory?

A. Paging B. Scanning

C. Thrashing D. Handshaking

19. What is a single word memory location used to temporarily hold data during program execution?

A. Accumulator B. Register

C. Buffer D. Stack

20. What refers to the debugging method in which the program is executed one instruction at a
time and the register contents can be examined after each step?

A. Text editing B. Syntax analyzing

C. Trace D. Stacking

21. In a computer system, is a hardware unit where the control keys are located.

A. CPU B. Keyboard

C. I/O section D. Console

22. All are parts of the computer hardware organization except one. Which one?

A. Architecture B. Implementation

C. Hardware realization D. Assembler

23. The data manipulated by a program is called nature and extent.

A. Database B. file

C. Input D. all of the choices

24. Which one represents machine instructions by mnemonic names and allows memory addresses and
other constants to be represented by symbols rather than bit strings?

A. Assembler B. Interpreter

C. Machine language D. Assembly language

25. Which of the following is an instruction that causes data to be brought from memory into an
accumulator register?

A. LOAD B. LOOP

C. FETCH D. JUMP
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26. What term is used to describe storing of data into a memory?

A. Writing B. Loading

C. Reading D. Memorizing

27. What register holds the data being written into or read out of the addressed memory location?

A. Hold register B. Memory address register

C. Memory data register D. Access register

28. What does "CMOS" means?

A. Complementary Main-Oxide Semiconductor

B. Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

C. Complements Main-Oxidation Semiconductor

D. Computer Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

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A system software that translate a program written in a computer language by a computer

programmer (such as BASIC) into the language (machine language) that the computer understand.

A. Driver B. Transfer program

C. Language translator D. RAM

30. What do you call a translated program in machine language?

A. A source program B. An object program

C. A machine program D. A users' program

31. A program designed to attached itself to a file, reproduce, and spread from one file to
another, destroying data, displaying an irritating message, or otherwise disrupting computer
operations.

A. Computer virus B. Worm

C. Trojan horse D. All of the choices

32. Which one is the portion of an instruction cycle where the instruction is sent from memory to
the instruction register?

A. LOAD B. ACCUMULATE

C. EXECUTE D. FETCH

33. The decimal system is composed of how many numerals or symbols?

A. 2 B. 8

C. 10 D. 16
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34. A special file that is used by the operating system to store the physical location of all the
files on a storage medium, such as a hard disk or floppy disk is called

A. Field B. File allocation table

C. File format D. File information table

35. What is that part of a computer instruction that defines what type of operation the computer
is to execute on specified data?

A Machine language B. Mnemonic

C. Assembly language D. Op code

36. A digital circuit is also known as:

A. arithmetic circuit B. logic circuit

C. electronic circuit D. sequential circuit

37. What does "TTL" means?

A. Transistor Transistor Logic B. Transformer Tapped Logic

C. Transistorized Transmission Logic D. Transmit Time Logic

38. Which computer port is commonly used in order to speed up the transfer of the computer data?

A. Parallel port B. Serial port

C. Video port D. Modem port

39. Which device puts data on the data bus during a write operation?

A. ALU B. CPU

C. Keyboard D. Accumulator

40. What is an instruction mnemonic?

A. A short abbreviation for the operation.

B. A binary code that represents the operation to be performed by the CPU.

C. A technical term sometimes added to an IC's description.

D. A representation of a quantity that varies in discrete steps.

41. What is the term used to describe the moving of software from another computer to your own
computer?

A. Surfing B. Downloading

C. Uploading D. Accessing

42. What abbreviation represents the op code of a computer instruction?

A. ASCII B. Mnemonic
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C. Oclets D. Algorithm

43. Which of the following classes of mass memory devices use a laser beam to write and read onto
a specified coated disk?

A. RAM B. ROM

C. Non-volatile memory D. Optical disk memory

44. Which of the following is the busiest bus and the one that carries that actual data?

A. Address bus B. Data bus

C. Control bus D. Microprocessor

45. HTTP:// is an identifier that appears at the beginning of most Web page. What does HTTP
stands for?

A. Hypertext Time Protocol B. Hypertime Text Protocol

C. Hypertext Transmission Process D. Hypertext Transfer Protocol

46. A megabyte is exactly bytes.

A. 1,000,000 B. 999,999

C. 1,000,001 D. 1,048,576

47. The bus that communicates control and status information is the:

A. Address bus B. Data bus

C. Control bus D. Microprocessor

48. What do you call a program stored in ROM that loads and initializes the

operating system on a computer?

A. Bootsector program B. CMOS program

C. BIOS program D. Bootstrap program

49. What is the term for a computer or software that requests information from another computer
or server?

A. Host B. Workstation

C. Client D. All of the choices

50. A software that translates a program written in a high-level language into low-level
instructions before the program is executed is called

A. Compiler B. Assembler

C. Integrator D. Interpreter

51. The term "bus" refers to:

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A. the physical path along which the signal travels

B. the logical path

C. both the physical path and the logic path

D. the microprocessor peripheral that executes data

52. What computer memory is used during the first cycles of data processing activity?

A. Read only memory B. Cache memory

C. Hard drive memory D. Program memory

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A parity bit is also called_______is an extra bit attached to the end of a byte for purposes of
checking for accuracy.

A. chip size B. check bit

C. silicon type D. RAM capacity

54. Which of the following belongs to a class of codes called the minimum- change codes, in which
only one bit in the code group changes when going from one step to the next?

A. Morse code B. BCD code

C. Excess-3 code D. Gray code

55. What is the difference between the high and low frequency spectrum?

A. Cut-off frequency B. Bandwidth

C. Resonance frequency D.Center frequency

56. What does "DTML" means?

A. Diode Transistor Macro Logic B. Diode Transistor Minimum Logic

C. Diode Transistor Maximum Logic D. Diode Transistor Micro Logic

57. A group of records are stored in a ________.

A. File B. database

C. Drive D. memory

58. Which of the following takes the complete decimal number and represents it in binary?

A. BCD B. Gray code

C. Excess-3 code D. Straight binary code

59. All are basic operation in Boolean Algebra except:

A. Logical addition B. Logical subtraction

C. Logical multiplication D. Logical complementation

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60. What is the most common type of digital IC package?

A. DIP B. Metal type

C. CMOS D. TTL

61. What refers to the time with which a disk can find data being sought?

A. Access time B. Data rate time

C. Transfer time D. Enter time

62. What type of database contains records in an organized, structured

A. Hierarchical database B. Relational database

C. Ordered database D. Sequential database

63. In what slot does the CD drive will be connected to the mother board of the computer?

A. PCI slot B. IDE slot

C. ISA slot D. AGP slot

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two way parallel path connecting processors and memory containing addresses.

A. Buffer B. Cache memory

C. Control bus D. Address bus

65. What is the smallest changeable data unit?

A. Bit B. Byte

C. Nibble D. Word

66. The command line in basic programming is always started by which of the following?

A. Integer B. Alphanumeric character

C. Machine code D. Clear command

67. An instruction that alters the normal course of a program by causing it to jump to another
instruction is the

A. rotate instruction B. skip instruction

C. JUMP D. loop instruction

68. An instruction that causes data in the accumulator to be moved to the memory or a peripheral
register.

A. FETCH B. STORE

C. LOOP D. LOAD
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69. What refers to a specific register that always points to the address of the next instruction
to be executed?

A. Instruction register B. Pushdown stack

C. Program counter D. Control bus

70. What is the term for a high-speed memory used to store a small amount of data temporarily so
that the data can be retrieved quickly?

A. Cache memory B. Video memory

C. Volatile memory D. Scratchpad memory

71. What program is executed on several different computers to compare their speed and
performance?

A. Compiler B. Assembler

C. Diagnostic program D. Benchmark

72. A computer or software on the network that supplies the network with data and storage is
called

A. Server B. mainframe

C. Host D. workstation

73. Which of the following has a function of directing memory and 1/0 devices transfers?

A. Address bus B. Data bus

C. Control bus D. Device bus

74. What is the language used in making an internet web page?

A. Highertext Machine Language B. Hypertext Mark-up Language

C. Hightech Mark-up Language D. Hypertext Machine Language

75. What do you mean by the acronym "DCTL"?

A. Diode Capacitor Transistor Logic B. Diode Coupled Transistor Logic

C. Direct Connected Transistor Logic D. Direct Coupled Transistor Logic

76. What register holds the current instruction during its execution?

A. Instruction register B. Pushdown register

C. Program register D. Execution register

77. A BCD code has how many bits per number?

A. 2 B. 4

C. 8 D. 16

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A non-impact printer that forms images with little dots and produces high quality images.
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A. Card printer B. Dot-matrix printer

C. Computer printer D. Ink jet printer

79. A nibble is composed of how many bits?

A. 2 B. 4

C. 6 D. 8

80. The term "firmware" is used to describe programs stored in which of the following memory
hardware?

A. ROMs and EPROMS B. RAMs and ROMs

C. PROMS and EPROMS D. PROMS and ROMs

81. Which one refers to an assembly of computer hardware and software that enables computers to
share data, software and other resources with each other?

A. Local area network B. Wide area network

C. Metropolitan area network D. Multi-level network

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In digital codes, how do you identify codes running from 0 to 1 or run from 0-7?

A. Base 10 B. Octal

C. Binary D. Gray

83. What is needed to translate a high-level program into a sequence of machine instructions that
performs the desired task?

A. Assembler B. Interpreter

C. Compiler D. Debugger

84. Text editors and formatters belong to which area of computing?

A. Compilers B. Accounting

C. Assembling D. Word processing

85. A computer program that appears to perform one function while actually doing something else,
such as inserting a virus into a computer system, or stealing a password.

A. Computer virus B. Worm

C. Trojan horse D. Hypertext

86. Which one refers to a device that amplifies a signal and passes it on?

A. Repeater B. Amplifier

C. Trap D. Modulator

87. What refers to characters that can be displayed or printed, including numerals and symbols?

A. Control characters B. Alphanumeric data

C. Binary characters D. Alphanumeric control

88. What refers to the manner in which alphanumeric data and control characters are represented
by sequences of bits?

A. Controlling B. Processing

C. Coding D. Transforming
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89. What type of file has a record of web site activity?

A. Cookie file B. Java file

C. HTTP file D. HTML file

90. What memory in a computer is used to hold the computer's start up routine?

A. RAM B. CMOS

C. ROM D. SDRAM

91. What term is used to describe retrieval of data from a memory?

A. Unloading B. Downloading

C. Reading D. Accessing

92. What type of bus carries the memory address from the computer to the memory?

A. Data bus B. Address bus

C. Control bus D. Parallel bus

93. What type of bus carries lines that control the operation of the memory from the
microprocessor to the memory?

A. Data bus B. Address bus

C. Control bus D. Parallel bus

94. What register holds the address of the word currently being accessed?

A. Hold register B. Memory address register

C. Memory data register D. Access register

95. EE Board October 1991

A state of the art technology designed to provide supervisory control and data acquisition
capability for industrial, commercial and utility power substation and systems.

A. Monitor B. Cobol

C. SCADA D. IBM PC

96. What is a technique used to ensure that the bits within a memory byte are correct?

A. Handshaking B. Parity

C. Swapping D. Processing

97. What is the term for a sequence of computer instructions that performs some functions?

A. Algorithm B. Machine language

C. Program D. Assembly language

98. If the executable program is kept on disk or tape, it is normally referred to as __

A software B. firmware

C. hardware D. all of the choices

99. What do you call a network where people can retrieve information, communicate, entertain or
do business from the comfort of a PC?

A. Internet B. Web site

C. Facsimile D. E-mail

100. What do you call a projector that will be used to project video signals from a computer?
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A. Multimedia projector B. Electronic projector

C. Overhead projector D. Laptop projector

101. A type of computer memory circuit that holds data, program instructions, and the operating
system while the computer is on.

A. Random access memory B. Read-only memory

C. Volatile memory D. CMOS

102. What refers to one or more integrated circuits that contain permanent instructions that the
computer uses during boot process?

A. CMOS B. ROM

C. RAM D. Boot Sector

103. Which of the following is used to capture real and moving objects and displays it into a
computer?

A. Scanner B. Video player

C. Electronic recorder D. Digital camera

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Which of the following is related to a monitor?

A. Video display B. Screen

C. Monochrome monitor D. RGB monitor

105. Which port in a PC is a modem normally connected?

A. Serial port B. Parallel port

C. Special port D. Any of these

106. What is a network with continuous loop communication?

A. Star network B. Ring network

C. Cascaded network D. Local network

107. What do you call a group of sectors on a storage medium that, when accessed as a group speed
up a data access?

A. Track B. Media

C. Cluster D. Cell

100. A computer that interacts with a television set is called:

A. Personal computer B. Net computer

C. Personal digital assistant D. Telecomputer

109. What is the smallest unit of information handled by a computer?

A. Bit B. Byte

C. Cell D. Character

110. A collection of information that may be stored in more than one file is called

A. Databank B. Database

C. Dataware D. Data module

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111. Which one is a tiny electrically operated switch that can alternate between on and off
million times?

A. Diode B. Latch

C. Pentode D. Transistor

112. A boot disk that contains operating system files plus antivirus software is called

A. boot disk B. rescue disk

C. reserve disk D. restore disk

113. What do you call viruses designed to corrupt antivirus softwares?

A. Anti-antivirus B. Antivirus eradicator

C. Worm D. Retro viruses

114. A computer that is smaller and more portable than a computer notebook. It is sometimes
called palm-top computer.

A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputer

C. Personal digital assistant (PDA) D. Micro PC

115. What do you call a communication network covering a geographical area the size of a city or
suburban?

A. Local area network B. Wide area network

C. Metropolitan area network D. Multi-level network

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What is a large computer called?

A. A laptop computer B. A mega computer

C. A main frame computer D. A desktop computer

117. This term refers to preparing the disk for usage so that the operating system can be written
on it. Which one?

A. Multitasking B. Formatting

C. Setting D. Debugging

118. What is a step-by-step drawing representing a specific procedure or algorithm?

A. Flowchart B. Block diagram

C. Assembler diagram D. Machine code

119. What is used to translate high level statements into machine language?

A. Macros B. Assembler

C. Compiler or interpreter D. Loader

120. What code is widely used in mainframe computers?

A. BCD B. Baudot code

C. Hollerith code D. EBCDIC

121. What is RS 232C?

A. An interface standard B. A type of computer memory

C. A type of computer hard disk D. A computer cable connecting the hardwares

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122. EE Board April 1997

The term that refers to the physical equipment or components of an electronic data processing
system?

A. Software B. Central processing unit

C. Firmware D. Hardware

123. Which one is NOT needed to be connected to the internet?

A. Modem B. Security code

C. Telephone line D. PC

124. When the computer software is easy to use, it is termed as:

A. Custom software B. Instant access software

C. User-friendly software D. Shareware

125. What refers to a technique where each user of a computer takes turns, under the control of
the operating system, using the entire computer main memory for a certain length of time?

A. Multitasking B. Time-sharing

C. Handshaking D. Batch processing

126. A multi-user system is similar to a multi-tasking system except that all users are:

A. using different programs B. using different computers

C. using the same program D. using mobile computers

127. A computer virus that infects the macros that are attached to documents and spreadsheets is
called

A. Micro virus B. File virus

C. Document virus D. Spread sheet virus

128. What do you call a computer that receives and stores e-mail data until retrieved by the
email account holder?

A. ISP B. POP server

C. POST D. MPEG

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In computer work, an antivirus is

A. a software full of virus in order to minimize a software against a specific defect.

B. a specific virus that protects a program from other unprecedented attacks by other virus

C. a software that scans a computer system to detect viruses or other harmful software

D. a vaccine injected by the operator into the hard disk of a computer to remove interference

130. What do you call a microscopic plate of silicon that contains thousands of micro miniature
electronic circuit components?

A. Integrated transistor B. Memory

C. Central processing unit D. Microchip

131. Available-for-purchase software is known as:

A. Application software B. Package software

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C. System software D. Market software

132. What code is a 7-bit code that allows only 128 different combinations and commonly used in
microcomputers?

A. EBCDIC B. ASCII

C. Baudot code D. Hollerith code

133. What do you call a person who gains illegal access to a computer system?

A. Electronic enthusiast B. Hacker

C. Computer pirate D. All of the choices

134. What do you call the process of retrieving a file from the internet and storing it in the
PC?

A. Scanning B. Browsing

C. Downloading D. Uploading

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All data processing systems involve the following operations regardless of the kind of data
processed or the kind of device or equipment used. Which one of the following are these?

A. Analyzing, logic determination and coding

B. Input, processing and output

C. Input, storage and processing

D. Processing, storage and distribution

136. What refers to a computer-base system in which a telephone message is recorded in digital
form and then forwarded to others?

A. Voice mail B. Answering machine

C. Teleconference D. Audio conference

137. It refers to the rate at which data is sent over communication lines. Which one?

A. Propagation rate B. Uploading rate

C. Baud rate D. Attenuation rate

138. What holds data and instructions for further manipulation in the ALU?

A. Register B. Accumulator

C. Control bus D. Data bus

139. What is in a machine that implies that it is capable of absorbing and organizing new data,
learning new concept, reasoning logically and responding to inquiries?

A. Self-Process Intelligence B. Artificial intelligence

C. Man-free intelligence D. All of the choices

140."AT" Command is used in PC communications. What do you mean by "AT"?

A. Attention B. Attraction

C. Attack D. Attempt

141. Which of the following refers to a round piece of plastic that stores data and program as a
magnetized spot?

A. Digital disk B. Hard disk

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C. Floppy disk D. None of these

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It is a very powerful small component of a computer.

A. Diode B. Triode

C. Chip D. Internet

143. What do you call a series of concentric or spiral storage areas created on a storage medium
during the formatting process?

A. Traces B. Routes

C. Domains D. Tracks

144. What do you call a device that provides the computer with electricity if there is a power
failure?

A. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) B. Automatic transfer switch (ATS)

C. Power supply rectifier D. Power inverter

145. What type of database stores all information in the equivalent of a matrix?

A. Hierarchical database B. Relational database

C. Ordered database D. Sequential database

146. What is the term for a computer professional who plans an entire computer system?

A. Programmer B. Software developer

C. Systems analyst D. All of the choices

147. What type of computer accepts input in handwriting on a screen?

A. Stylus computer B. Pen-based computer

C. Touch-screen computer D. All of the choices

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A megabyte is a computer term which means

A. a thousand kilobytes

B a million kilobytes

C. a group of characters that can fill a computer storage

D. a hundred thousand bytes

149. What is storage capacity of a 31⁄2" floppy disk?

A. 1.44 MB B. 1.8 MB

C. 1.25 MB D. 1.5 MB

150. What is used to gain access to internet?

A. Gopher B. Web page

C. Password D. Browser

151.Which one is not a data communication equipment?

A. Modem B. Data auxiliary set
C. Personal computer D. None of these
152. Which of the following devices merges signals?
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A. Oscillator B. Multiplexer
C. Demodulator D. Demultiplexer
153.Which one is not required in video conferencing through a PC?
A. Microphone B. Digital camera
C. Speakers D. Screen filter
154.What do you call a collection of fields?
A. File B. Record
C. Document D. Database
155.What device is used in converting a computer digital signal to analog signals for
transmission over telephone wires?
A. Modem B. Network hub
C. Digital switch D. Demodulator
156. The Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) uses how many bits for each
character?
A. 2 B. 4
C. 8 D. 16
157.In a network of computers, what do you call the computer wherein commonly used files are
stored and accessed?
A. Network computer B. Host computer
C. File server D. PC
158.EE Board October 1999
The digital system usually operates on system.
A. decimal B. hexadecimal
C. binary D. octal
159. Which one refers to a way of sending and receiving mails between two or more people through
the global computer network?
A. Electronic mail B. Express mail
C. Facsimile D. Internet
160.What do you call a communication network that covers a wide geographical area such as a state
or a country?
A. Local area network B. Wide area network
C. Metropolitan area network D. Multi-level network
161.What is another term for memory?
A Tape storage B. Disk storage
C. Primary storage D. Secondary storage
162.EE Board October 1998
It is the computerized data gathering, monitoring and switching equipment.
A. Supervising control B. Remote control'
C. SCADA D. Control and monitoring system
163.What refers to the process of sending a copy of a file from a local computer to a remote
computer?
A. Downloading B. Electronic mail
C. Uploading D. Routing
164.An individual computer can be interconnected to a network of computers using which of the
following?
A. Interface B. Serial port
C. Modem D. Network hub
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165.What type of communication system uses light, rather than electricity to communicate? A. Data
communication B. Optical communication
C. Microwave communication D. Fiber optic communication
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is a device converting computer digital signals to analog signals for transmission over copper
telephone wires and then back to digital signals.
A. Fax machine B. Modem
C. Telegram D. Telephone
167. An e-mail address should consist of which of the following?
A. User name and domain name
B. User name and user address
C. User name, and service provider name
D. User name, domain name and service provider name
168.EE Board April 2000
Maximum capacity of a recordable compact disc
A. 1 Gbytes B. 10 Gbytes
C. 650 Mbytes D. 100 Mbytes
169.Which of the following is a binary coding commonly used in compute
A. Baudot B. ASCII
C. BCD D. EBCDIC
170.What is the name of a place in the internet which can be accessed a gather information?
A. Yahoo B. Hotmail
C. Web site D. Web page
171. What do you call the making of illegal copies of copyrighted softwares
A. Software hacking B. Software piracy
C. Software replication D. Software collaboration
172.Which one is used in the screen of a laptop computer?
A. LCD B. CRT
C. JRT D. RSC
173.in order for a program to run, it must be placed in the computer's memory by a
A compiler B. loader
C. installer D. interpreter
174.EE Board October 2000
For PC to PC communications, a data terminal equipment is directly connected to
A. DDE Equipment B. Telephone line
C. ATE equipment D. DCE Equipment
175.Which computer slot provides a high speed data pathway that is primarily used for graphics
cards?
A. ISA B. PCI
C. AGP D. IDE
176.EE Board October 1999
Octal coding involves grouping the bits in _________?
A. 6's B. 9's
C. 1's D. 3's
177.What is used to translate an assembly language code into machine language?
A. Assembler B. Loader
C. Compiler D. Interpreter
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178. The EBCDIC allows a maximum of how many different characters?

A 512 B. 256
C. 128 D. 64
179.What is a network with a host computer called?
A. Star network B. Ring network
C. Mesh network D. Local network
180.EE Board October 2000
transmitted over data communication facilities. It refers to a device that modulates and
demodulates signals
A Facsimile machine B. Communication hub
C. Modem D. Cellular phone
181.What does "DTL" means?
A Data Terminal Load B. Data Terminal Logic
C. Diode Transistor Load D. Diode Transistor Logic
182. This slot in the computer typically houses a graphics card, sound card video card, or modem.
Which one?
A. IDE B. ISA
C. AGP D. PCI
183.What part of the microprocessor fetches and decodes the incoming instructions and generates
the signals necessary for the arithmetic and logic unit to perform the intended function?
A. ALU B. Stack
C. Accumulator D. Control unit
184.Which one refers to "technological merger"?
A Digital access B. Digital protocol
C. Digital convergence D. Digital technology
185.EE Board April 2001
is process of notifying network that you are using a specific comput called
A. log-in B. booting
C. password D. log-out
186.What is another term for operating system (OS)?
A. Start-up program B. Computer program
C. Monitor program D. All of the choices
187.If the program is placed in ROM or EPROM, it is referred to as
A software B. firmware
C. hardware D. software and firmware
188.What is the smallest type of computer in terms of their physical sizes?
A. Minicomputer B. Mainframe
C. Maxicomputer D. Microcomputer
189.What is a central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip?
A. Integrated circuit B. Microprocessor
C. Accumulator D. ALU
190. What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?
A Executes command and manipulates data
B. Holds data for further manipulation
C. Provide temporary data storage in sequential order
D. Carries the actual data
191.Which of the following is a volatile memory?
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A. RAM B. ROM
C. PROM D. EPROM
192.What are used for temporary storage of instructions or data?
A. Accumulators B. Registers
C. Program counters D. Control units
193.What code results when each digit of a decimal number is represented by its binary
equivalent?
A. Morse code B. Gray code
C. Binary-coded decimal D. Straight binary code
194.What provide temporary data storage in sequential order usually on a last-in, first out
basis?
A. Registers B. Stacks
C. Accumulators D. Counters
195.What refers to a program that controls the computer at its most basic level and provides the
environment for application programs?
A. Computer program B. Multi-tasking program
C. Operating system D. Assembly language
196.A byte is composed of how many bits?
A. 2 B. 4
C. 6 D. 8
197.What is the term used to describe a copyrighted software marketed under a license that allows
users to use the software for a trial period and then send in a registration fee if they wish to
continue the use of it?
A. Firmware B. Trial software
C. Shareware D. Test run software
198.Data does not need to be refreshed and remains as long as the power stays on for what type of
men.ory?
A. Dynamic memory B. Static memory
C. Kinetic memory D. Virtual memory
199.EE Board October 1997
What is the meaning of SCADA?
A. System Coordinated Area Distribution Area
B. System Control and Data Acquisition
C. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
D. Super Computer and Deck Accessibility
200.What memory contains the BIOS that is read in when the computer is first started?
A. Cache memory B. Virtual memory
C. OS memory D. Video memory