Computer Fundamentals

1. Which of the following languages is more suited to a structured program?
A.PL/1
B.FORTRAN
C.BASIC
D.PASCAL
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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2. A computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical
systems is
A.Data transmission
B.Data flow
C.Data capture
D.Data processing
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. The brain of any computer system is

A.ALU
B.Memory
C.CPU
D.Control unit
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4. What difference does the 5th generation computer have from other generation computers?
A.Technological advancement
B.Scientific code
C.Object Oriented Programming
D.All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. Which of the following computer language is used for artificial intelligence?

A.FORTRAN
B.PROLOG
C.C
D.COBOL
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prolog is a general purpose logic programming language associated with artificial intelligence
and computational linguistics.
6. The tracks on a disk which can be accessed without repositioning the R/W heads is
A.Surface
B.Cylinder
C.Cluster
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7. Which of the following is the 1's complement of 10?

A.01
B.110
C.11
D.10
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. A section of code to which control is transferred when a processor is interrupted is known as

A.M
B.SVC
C.IP
D.MDR
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations.

A.Input
B.Storage unit
C.Logic unit
D.Control unit
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10. The binary system uses powers of

A
2
.
B.10
C.8
D
16
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is

A
Compiler
.
B.Interpreter
C.Assembler
D
Comparator
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

12. The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is
A
Delay time
.
B.CPU cycle
C.Real time
D
Seek time
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called

A
Seek time
.
B.Effective time
C.Access time
D
Real time
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14. Binary numbers need more places for counting because

A
They are always big numbers
.
B.Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them
C.Binary base is small
D
0's and l's have to be properly spaced apart
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape?
A
Direct
.
B.Sequential
C.Random
D
All of the above
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16. Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
A
CPU
.
B.Primary storage
C.Intermediate storage
D
Internal storage
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

17. A name applied by Intel corp. to high speed MOS technology is called
A
HDLC
.
B.LAP
C.HMOS
D
SDLC
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18. A program component that allows structuring of a program in an unusual way is known as
A
Correlation
.
B.Coroutine
C.Diagonalization
D
Quene
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19. The radian of a number system

A
Is variable
.
B.Has nothing to do with digit position value
C.Equals the number of its distinct counting digits
D
Is always an even number
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program
instructions
A
Memory
.
B.Register unit
C.Control unit
D
ALU
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
21. Which type of system puts the user into direct conversation with the computer through a
keyboard?
A
Real time processing
.
B.Interactive computer
C.Batch processing
D
Time sharing
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

22. The term referring to evacuating the content of some part of the machine is known as
A
Dump
.
B.Enhancement
C.Down
D
Compiler
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. A single packet on a data link is known as

A
Path
.
B.Frame
C.Block
D
Group
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. The process of communicating with a file from a terminal is

A
Interactive
.
B.Interrogation
C.Heuristic
D
All of the above
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
25. A common boundary between two systems is called

A
Interdiction
.
B.Interface
C.Surface
D
None of the above
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26. The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of his within a word is called
A
Bit
.
B.Byte
C.Bit manipulation
D
Bit slice
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible?

A Mini
.
B.Super computer
C.Micro computer
D
Mainframe
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28. Which method is used to connect a remote computer?

A
Device
.
B.Dialup
C.Diagnostic
D
Logic circuit
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29. How many bit code is used by Murray code for TELEPRINTER machines.
A
4
.
B.5
C.9
D
25
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. The symbols used in an assembly language are

A
Codes
.
B.Mnemonics
C.Assembler
D
All of the above
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. The 2's compliment of a binary no. is obtained by adding.....to its 1's compliment.
A
0
.
B.1
C.10
D
12
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. A systems programming language for microcomputers in the Intel family is

A
PL/C
.
B.PL/CT
C.PL/M
D
PLA
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33. A datum that indicates some important state in the content of input or output is
A
Sequence
.
B.Sentinel
C.SIO
D
Sibling
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. Which is a non-standard version of a computing language?

A
PROLOG
.
B.APL
C.Army
D
PL/1
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?

A
EDSAC
.
B.ENIAC
C.Abacus
D
UNIVAC
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
36. The average time necessary for the correct sector of a disk to arrive at the read write head is
_____
A
Down time
.
B.Seek time
C.Rotational delay
D
Access time
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37. A number that is used to control the form of another number is known as
A Map
.
B.Mask
C.Mamtossa
D
Marker
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38. A general purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a

time is
A
Special-purpose computer
.
B.KIPS
C.M
D
PC
.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
39. ASCII stands for

A
American standard code for information interchange
.
B.All purpose scientific code for information interchange
C.American security code for information interchange
D
American Scientific code for information interchange
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?
A
Joystick
.
B.Light pen
C.Mouse
D
Touch
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41. The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely used Intel
A
8080 microprocessor
.
B.8085 microprocessor
C.8086 microprocessor
D
8082 microprocessor
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42. Which is a machine-oriented high-level language for the GEC 4080 series machines.
A
LOGO
.
B.SNOBOL
C.Babbage
D
ALGOL
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. A program that is employed in the development, repair or enhancement of other programs is
known as
A
System software
.
B.Software tool
C.Applications program
D
Utility program
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44. Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is
known as
A
Floppy disk
.
B.Hard disk
C.Backing store
D
Punched card
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. Which output device is used for translating information from a computer into pictorial form
on paper.
A
Mouse
.
B.Plotter
C.Touch panel
D
Card punch
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46. The list of coded instructions is called

A
Computer program
.
B.Algorithm
C.Flowchart
D
Utility programs
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

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