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Computer :
General Introduction

I n t r o d u c t i o n

Acomputer is a man made electronic machine which stores, reads

and
processes data to produce meaningful
information as output..It works very fastand does
not make mistakes but it's capacity is limited. It
is made of English word (compute. It operates
under the
control of a set of instructions that is
stored in its memory unit. Acomputer accepts
data frrom an input device and processes it into
usefulinformation whichit displays on its output
device. aloulao
Actually, a computerisa collectionofhardware and software components
Hlhat helps us to accomplish many different tasks. Hardware consists of the
computer itself and includes a CPU, a monitor, a keyboard, a mouse and
ony eguipment connected to it. Software is the set of instructions that the
computer follows in performing a task.
Computers and Calculators
Acalculator is a small electronic device used for doing mathematical
calculations. A calculator cannot be used for writing letters or drawing
images, while a computer can be used to calculate, draw images, write
letters, and do many other things as well.
Human Being and Computers
Computers cannot work on theirown. They do what we want them to
do, only we give them the right command. Its memory is better than human
memory. It can't forget anything, it has saved, so it is also called an artificial
intelligence.
Comparison between Human beings and Computers
Human being Computer
Human beings are slow in doing Computers can do complex calculations in
calculations. seconds.
Human beings cannot remember Computers can store and remember a large
lots of things at one time. amount of information at one time.
Human beings ccan make mistakes. Computers do not make mistakes.
Human beings have feelings. Computers do not have feelings.
Human beings can think. Computers cannot think.
Human beings get tired if they Computers never get tired.
work for long hours.
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Elementary words related to computer
Data: Datais information required by the computerto be able to
or in the other way information we put into the computer is operate
data. It is gathered from any source but cannot be organized. called
It
unprocessed cannot
be used for decision making. It is a collection of
and combination of characters, numbers and symbols collected ittems
specific purpose. Generally it is divided intothreettypes : numeric
alphabetic data and alphanumeric data. data,
1. NumericData :Numeric data consists of
ten digits 0, 1,
8, 9. There are different types of number system that 2, 3, 4, 5,62
are used to
numeric data. These number systems are decimal
number system, represent
bina
number system, octal number system and hexadecimal
Examples are examination score, bank balance and pin-code number syste
etc.
2. Alphabetic Data:
It consist of capital lettersAlphabetic data is used to
from A to Z, small letters represent 26 alphabet
space. Alphabetic from a to Z and blank
data is also called non-numeric data. An
is, the address of an employee. example of this
3. Alphanumeric Data :
Alphanumeric data is used to represent
alphabetic data, numericdata, special
of this is, any password. characters and symbols. An example
Information :Information is well organized
processing of data and it helps in decision data which we get after
thatis organized, meaningful and useful. making. It is processed data
Characteristics of a computer
Computers are the foundation of business,
today. The common characteristics travel and
a powerful machine are that make computers of leisure
all
of life
spged, accuracy and reliability, sizes such
ability to operate automatically, storage capacity,
diligence, scientific approach and versatility.
1.Speed:
of society. The Computers provide the processingspeed required
quick service
on the stock exchange and we expect at the bank, at the grocery by all facets
computers.
on the
The speed of a computerInternet are dependent on the store,
for the access time or is measured in the speed of
instructions per second. following time units
Millisecond [1ms] Athousandth of a second or 10
Micro second 1ms) Amillionth of a second or
Nano second| Ins
Athousand millionth of a 10
Pico second [ 1ps] A million second or 10
KIPS millionth of a second or 1012
Kilo Instructions Per Second.
MIPS
Million Instructions Per Second.
2. Accuracy and
reliable as well. TheyReliability :Computers are quite accurate
and
are only amachine and
own. Errors are caused by do not make errorsextremely
on their
humans, not by computers.
3. High Storage
amount of data thatCapacity :Computers are capable of
must be located and retrieved storing enormous
capability tostore and retrieve volumes of data is very quickly. The
Age. the core of the Information
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A Automation : Once a process has been initiated, it is capable of

functioning automatically. It does not require an operator at each stage of
the process.

5.Diligence:It is capable of operatingat exactly the same level of speed

ndaccuracy even if it has to carry out the most voluminous and complex
operations for a long period of time. It does not suffer from physical and
mental fatigue, lack of concentration and laziness.
A Versatility : The wide use of computers in so many areas such as
commerce, scientific applications, education in day to day life is ample
evidence of its versatility.
Basic applications/uses of a computer
1. Entertainment or Recreation : Computer is used for playing games,
listening to musicand watching movies. It is also used for making cartoon
movies, animation films and drawing pictures etc.
2. Education : Computer is used in schools for teaching, doing
mathematicalcalculations and completing homework.
3. Banks : Computer is used in banks for storing information about
different account holders, keeping a record of cash and providing all kinds
of information regarding any account in the bank. It is also used by ATM
(Automatic Teller Machine) of a bank which provides cash without any
bank staff.

4. Railway stations and Airports: Computer helps in providing

information about seat availability, booking tickets and keeping records
of all passengers. It helps in providing information about the arrival and
departure as well as timing of trains and aeroplanes.
5. Medical Science : Computer helps in keeping records of all the
patients in a hospital and doing a number of medical tests. It helps doctors
in controlling machines in an operation theatre.
6. Business :Computers are used to typeand print documents, letters
etc. They help in keeping records of employees and sending e-mails etc.
7. Defence:In defence computer is used to help in building weapons,
controlling their functions, launching missiles and keeping record of
criminals. It helps in establishing communication links between the soldiers
and their commanders through satellites.
8. Designing :Computer helps in designing magazines, newspapers,
books and advertisements etc. It also helps in designing buildings,
houses etc.
9. Scientific research:Computer is used in scientific research and is
handy for all kinds of scientific research.
10. Administration : Computer is used to improve administrative
services and their efficiency.
11. Publication :Computer is used in desk-top publication.
12.Communication : Computers are used in communication such as
e-mail, chatting etc.
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Limitations of a computer
1. Lack ofintelligence(Programmed by human / Can't tthink ):
computer is programmed to work efficiently, fast Thougit
and accurately, but
programmed by human beings to do so. Without a program, Computer
nothing. A program is aset of instructions. Computer only follows
instructions. If the instructions are not accurate the working of thes
willnot be accurate. computer
2. Prone to virus: The computer sometimes malfunctions, and
loss of data if some virus attacks. results i
3. Depends on electricity : One of the limitations also includes
failure in case of some hardware or software problem. The machine
sometimes results in loss of data if power fails. Computer
Functions of a computer
1.Data collection: Data collection is aprocess of preparing and collectine:
data to obtain information to keep on record, make
information on to others. Computers collect or gather decisions and pass
data, which meane
that they allow users to input data.
2. Data storage : Data storage means that it retains digital data
used for
Computing at some interval of time.
3. Data processing : Data processing is a process to
information. convert data into
4. Data output :It is a processed data which we get as an output.
Impact of computerization
(i) Time saving (ii) Errorless work
(iii) Saving of paper (iv) Unemployment
Data Pro cessing and Electronic Data Processing
In the past, manual techniques used
and distributing data to achieve certain for collecting, manipulating
Processing. As technology advances, computersobjectives, were known as Data
are used to achieve results
accomplished by humans and machines. Example : calculator, typewriter
and computer. This is known as Electronic
Data Processing (E.D.P).
The major objective of data
from any raw data. Data refersprocessing is to get the desired
to raw facts that are gatheredinformation
source but are not organized. That data from any
cannot be used to make decisions.
Information, thus, refers to processed data which is
presented in a meaningful fashion and increase the well organized or
data. This helps in decision making. Processing understanding of the
into output. involves transforming input
Input ’ Process
Output
Incoming Data Outgoing information
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Computer System
A group of equipments put together to process a data is called a
computer system. A computer system consists of several components to
achieve electronic data processing.
1. Input Units : They are devices which accept data from user and
transmit it to the central processing unit as electronicpulses. For exarnple,
the ATM (Automatic teller Machine) system, when we want to withdraW,
we are required to enter our Personal identification number (PIN). When
we enter our PIN, we are using
4Ktem UNT an input device, the keypad.
2. CPU(Central Processing Unit) : It is an abbreviation for central
processing unit, and ispronounced as separateletters. The Central Processing
Unit is the brain of the computer, sometimes referred to simply as the central
processor, but commonly called a processor. The Central Processing Unit
is the unit where most calculations take place. It is linked with the input
unitsand output units to form the computer system. In terms of computing
power, the CPU is the most important component of a computer system.
On personal computer (PC) and small workstations, the CPU
is housed in
a single chip calleda microprocessoror microchip.
The fundamental sequence of steps that a CPU performns is also known
as the fetch-execute cycle or instruction cycle. It is the time in which a single
instruction is retrieved from memory, decoded (determined what actions
the instruction requires) and executed (carried out those actions). The first
half of the cycle transfers the instruction from memory to the instruction
cycle
register and decodes it. The second halfexecutes the instruction. This
is repeated continuously by the CPU from Start or boot-up to the time when
the computer is shut down.
Instruction cycle
Each computer´s CPU can have different cycles based on different
instruction sets, but will be similar to the following cycle
1. Fetch the instruction : The CPU fetches the instruction from main
memory via the data bus, and it is then placed into the CIR (current
instruction register). The Programn Counter is instructed to contain the
address of the next instruction.

2. Decode the instruction: The instruction decoder interprets

instructions. If an instruction has an indirect address, the effective address
is read from main memory, and any required data is fetched from main
memory tobe processed and then placed into data registers.
3. Execute the instruction : The CU(Control unit) passes the decoded
information as a sequence of control signals to the relevant function units of
the CPU to performn the actions required by the instruction, such as reading
values from registers, passing them to the ALU to perfornm mathematical
or logic functions on them, and writing the result back into aregister. If the
ALUis involved, it sends a condition signal back tothe CU.
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4. Store results : The result generated by the
main memory, or sent to an output device. Based on
operation is stored
in
feedback from the ALU, Program Counter may be the condition of the
updated to a any
address from which the next instruction will be fetched.
repeated. The cyclediisfferent
,
hen
Thereare two main components ofa CPU
Central Processing Unit
CENTRAL PROCESSOR
ALU CU
INPUT(Arithmetic Logic Unit) (Control Unit)
MEMORY UNIT OUTPUT
ROM RAM CACHE
A. The arithmeticlogic unit (ALU) :
It performs all arithmetic operations and
1. Data transfer:Which includes moving
decision making operations
of data fromn one location to
another within the computer.
2. Arithmetic
operation : It includes addition, subtraction.
multiplication and division etc.
3. Decision making : It is an ability
to compare two quantities and
perform logical operations such as compare, true or false etc.
B. The control unit (CU):
It extracts instructions from memory and
decodes and executes them.
calling on the ALU,
when necessary. It controls all
all components of computer. It is in-charge of functions and coordinates
Functions of control unit
fetch-execution cycle.
1. Control flow of data
From input devices to memory
From memory to output devices or secondary storage
A
From secondary storage to memory
From ALUto memory
AA From memory to ALU
2. Co-ordinates instructions execution
A Fetch the instruction
Decode the instruction
AA Execute the instruction
More components of a CPU, that are vital its
registers which are very small memory locationstothat operation, are the
are responsible for
holding the data that is to be processed.
3. Output Units : Devices which accept information
convert itinto human readable form. For example, from CPU and
when we pay the cashie
in the supermarket, he will give a receipt. This receipt is a form of
from the output device known as printer. output
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GIGO (Garbage in Garbage Out):It is a concept of computer science

that the quality of output is determined by quality of input, means
wrong input will result in wrong output. It is related to accuracy of input
and output.
Objective Question
1. What is a computer ?
Aa) Electronic machine (b) Power machine (c) Electricmachine
(d) Allof these (e) None of these
2. A ........is an electronic device that processes data and converts it into
information.
(a) Computer (b) Processor (c) Case
(d) Styles (e) None of these [SBI 2008, 2009, IBPS 2014]
3. isprocessed in information by computer processor ?
(a) Number (b) Processor (c) Input
(d) Data (e) None of these [SBI 2009, 2011]
4. What is ATM ?
(a) Branch of bank (b) Staff counter of bank
(e Withdrawal of cash without staff
(d) All of these (e) None of these
5. Meaning of data processing is
(a) Collection of data (b) Working of computer
(c) Doing calculation
{d) Preparing information for business use
(e) None of these
6. Part of CPU which coordinates all functions of computer and other
components
(a) Mother board (b) Coordination board (c)Control unit
(d) ALU (e) None of these (SBI 2008]
7. Data going to computer is called
(a) Operate (b) Algorithm (o) Input
(d) Calculation (e) Flowchart
8. Input is modified into output by
(a) Peripherals (b) Memory (c) Storage
(d) Input output unit (e)_CPU
9. Which one of these is not acharacteristic or a function of computer
(a) Data collection (b) Data storage (c) Data processing
(d) Data output (e) Data copy
10. Which is called data in computer ?
(a) Number (b) Symbol
(c) Information provided
(d) Information containing number and symbol
(e) None of these (SBI 2009)
11. Information in computer is called
(a) Data (b) Number (c) Symbol
(d) Stored data (e) None of these
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12. Which is a part of CPU?

(a) Key board (b) Printer (o) Tape
(d) ALU (e) Noneof these
13. What is E.D.P. ?
(a) Electronic data part (b) Electronic date personal
(c) Electronic data power (d) Electronic data
(e) None of these processing
14. CPU Stands for
(a) Cover processing unit (b) Control processing unit
(c) Central processing unit (d) All
(e) None of these (SBI 2009, Allahabad |Bank
15. ALU Stands for
201
(a) Arithmetic logic unit (b) Arithmetic large unit
(c) Arithmetic long unit (d) All (e) None of these
16. Which of these is CPU ?
(a) Chip (b) Box (c) Circuit
(a) Peripheral (e) None of these
17. Basic operation done by computer is
(a) Arithmetic operation (b) Logical operation
(c) Data storage (d) All
(e) None of these (SBI 2009]
18. ... is called brain of computer
(a) CPU (b) Monitor (c) Modem
(d) Software (e) None of these
19. Which of these establishes link between V.D.U. and Kevboard ?
(a) Printer (b) Mouse (c) C.PU
(d) Terminal (e) None of these
20. Whcih part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
(a) ALU (b) Control unit (c) Disk unit
(d) Modem (e) None of these [IBPS PO 2012)
21. Function of CPUis -
(a) Arithmeticcalculation
(b) Comparison between the value of two objects
(c) Search of desired data in artificial memory
(d) A & b both (e) None of these
22. Which unit controlsthe movement of signals between CPUand l/O
(a) ALU (b) Control unit (c) Memory unit
(d) Secondary storage (e) None of these (SBI 2012)
23. Computer is named as....intelligence.
(a) pure (b) human (c) artificial
(d) all (e) none of these
24. The three main parts of the processor are
(a) ALU, Control unit and Registers (b) ALU, Control unitand RAM
(c) Cache, Control unit and Registers
(d) Control unit, Registers and RAM
(e) RAM, ROM and CD-ROM (SBI2012)
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tuncion
o the Central P'rocessing Unit of a cornputer
What
(a)
is the
Creates invoiCes
(b) Performs calulations and processing
25.
(c) Deletes Data (d) Corrupts the data
None ofthese
(e) computer is
of (b) Unlimited
C a p a c i t v

() Low
26. C (a) Limited

(e) None of these

(d) High
Controlling
part off computer is
27. ( C
a) Printer
(b) Keyboard (c) CPU.
(d) Hard disk
(e) None of these

2 8 . C o m p u t e r

to store data
1.
Adevice which is able
data
2.
Adevice which is able to analvse
is able to maintain full security
3. Adevice which
Sometinme attacked by
virus
4. answer
Select acorrect
(b) 1,2, and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4
(a) 1and 2 (e) None and these (Uttaranchal PCS Pre 2005)
(d) All
processing cycle consists of
29. The basic computer ouptut (b) Systems and application
(a) Input, processing andapplications (d) Hardware, software and storage
ic) Data, information and
(SBI 2012]
(e) None of these
30. Compare is
ALU (b) Logical function of ALU
(a) Arithmetic function of
ALU (d) All
(c) Input and output of
(e) None of these
31. Theory for working of computer is (c) Process
(a) Input (b) Output
(d) All (e) None of these
32. Main component of CPUis-
(a) Control unit (b) Memory (c) ALU
(d) All (e) None of these
33. Processed data of computer is called
(a) Input (b) Output (c) Process
(d) All (e) None of these
34. Function of CPUis
(a) Control input and output device
(b) Immediate storage of data
(c) Read the instruction and give command
(d) All (e) None of these
35. What is output ?
(a) Which is taken by user to processOr
(b) Which is get to processer by user
(C) Which is get to user fro proceSsOr
(d) Which is get to proceSsor by user
(e) None of these
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R6. l'art of computer whh does ddtion, ubtrac tion,

divison and comparison tnutiplr a
(a) ALU (b) Memory
(d) Control (e) Allhese
37, Generalmathematical operation performs for CPU:
(a) ALU (b) DIMM (c) BUS
(d) Register (e) None of these
38. The basic goal of computer process is to convertdata into
(a) Files (b) Tables (c) Information
(d) Graphs (e) None of these
39. The information youput into the computer is called
(a) Facts (b) Data (c) Files
(d) Directory (e) None of these |SBI 201
40. Arithmetic operations-
(a) Involve matching one data iterm with another to determine if t.
first item is greater than or equal to or less than the other item
(b) Sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria i.
ascending order or descending order
(c) Use conditions with operator such as AND, OR and NOT
(d) Include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
(e) None of these (SBI Associates 2009, Unian Bank 2011
41. Processing involves
(a) Inputing data into a computer system
(b) Transforming input intooutput
(c) Displaying output is a useful manner
(d) Providing relevant answer
(e) None of these (SBI Associates 2009
42. Input, output and processing devices grouped together
(a) Mobile device (b) Information processing cycle represent
(c) Circuit board (d) Computer system
(e) None of these
(SBI204
43. The name of the location of a particular piece of
data is its
(a) Address (b) Memory name
(d) Data location (c) Storage sits
(e) None of these |Syndicate Bank P'O 2010
44. is the part of the computer that does the arithmetical
calculations.
(a) Memory (b) OS
(d) ALU (c) CPU
(e) None of these |Bank ot Baroda
45. A CPU contains
(a) A card reader and a printing
device
(b) An analyticalengine and a control unit
(c) A control unit and an arithmetic
logic unit
(d) An arithmetic logic unit and acard
(e) None of these reader
|Allahabad 2010, Syndicate 2010, 1'uniab& Sind 2010 Unian Bank
 Computer:General Introduction

is that-
tof using computer
The
benefit

are very fast and can store huge amounts of data.

provide accurate output even when input is incorrect.
C o m p u t e r s

(a) Computers
(b) are designed to be inflexible.
Computers
(e) None of these |Allahabad Bank 2010|
these
of
(d) All and logical operations are performed by the.
(c) Register
Computations

(b) ALU
47. ( aC) RAM
(e) None of these
(d) Control unit
[Alahabad Bank 2010; RRBNTPC 2019/

of CPU is
storage of text
function
A8. The provide external
(a) To with the operator
and instruction
communicate

(b) To process the information

ic) Toread, interpret and
(e) None of these Bank 2010)
[Allahabad Bank 2010, Syndicate
(d) Assembler

non-numeric data is.....

balance
49. Exanmple of score (c) Bank
Employee address (b) Examination [Allahabad Bank 2010, 2011/
(a) (e) None of these
these
(d) All of called
information you put
into the computer is (c) data
50. The (b) facts
(a) directory [Allahabad Bank 2010, 2011 J
(e) output fashion.
(d) files
organized or presented in a meaningful
been
51. . . i s data that has (b) Storage
(c) Software
(Syndicate Bank 2010]
(a) A process these
(e) None of
(d) Information is called its
all its functions
computer that coordinates
52. The part of a (b) System board
(a) ROM program (d) Controlunit
unit (Syndicate Bank 2010)
(c) Arithmetic logic
these is meaningful data
(e) None of
represents raw
facts. Whereas
(b) Data, information
53.
(a) Information, reporting (d) Records, bytes
(c) Information bits (Syndicate Bank 2010)

(e) None of these

computers is that data.
54. The benefit of using can store huge amountsof
very fast and when input is
incorrect.
(a) computers are accurate output evenprovide
(b) computers to be inflexible.
(C) computers are designed /Syndicate Bank 2010)
(d) all of the above
(e) none of these
55. Thefunction of CPU is
storage of text
(a) to provide external operator instruction
(b) to communicate with the the
i n f o r m a t i o n and

(c) to read, interpret and process /Syndcate Bank 2010)

(d) to provide a hard copy'
(e) none of these commands.
56. is the process of carrying out (c) Decoding
/Svndicate Bank 2010)
(a) Fetching (b) Storing
these
(d) Executing (e) None of
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57. Computers gather data, which means they allow users to

(b) store (c) output da
(a) present
(d) input (e) none of these |Punpab &Sindh B
58. Which of the following is not the major function ofia computer ?
(a) Processing data into information
(b) Storing data or information (c) Gathering data
(d) Analysing data or information (e) None of these |' &
59. The central processing unit (CPU)
zSnndh
(a) contains the electronic circuits that cause processing to occu,
(b) makes the information resulting trom processing available tor
(c) allows data programs, commands, and user responsesto ber
intoa computer enlere
(d) consists of electronic components that store data
(e) none of these |Bank of Baroda 201
60. A collection of unprocessed items is
(a) information (b) data (c) memory
(d) reports (e) none of these |PNB lerk 2016
61. The is responsible forperforming calculations and contain
decision-making mechanisms.
(a) Central Processing Unit (b) Memory unit
(c) Arithmetic and Logic Unit (d)Output Unit
(e) None of these
62. This component is required to process data into information and consist
of integrated circuits
(a) Hard disk (b) RAM (c) CPU
(d) ROM (e) None of these (SBI AssOCiate 2010
63. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is
called
(a) utilizing (b) batching (c) upgrading
(d) processing (e) None of these |Allahabad Bank O 2010)
64. is the result produced by a computer.
(a) data (b) Memory (c) Output
(d) Input (e) None of these [Allahabad Bank PO 2010)
65. In an informatiorn system, alphanumeric data normally takes the form
of
(a) Sentences and paragraphs
(b) Numbers and alphabetical characters
(c) Graphic shapes and figures
(d) Human voices and other sounds
(e) None of these |Allahatbad Bank lO2010/

66. Memory unit is one part of

(a) Control unit (b) Central Processing Unit
(c) Input device (d) Output device (e) None of these
|Panjab & Sind Bank lO 200)
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is whatever is typed, subrnitted,
67. Computer
or trarnsrnitted to a
computer system
(a) input (b) output () data
(d) circuitry (e) None of these
Manipulating data to create information is known as.
68. (a) feedback (b) prograrmning (c) processing
(d) analysis (e) None of these |Unon Bank of Inds 2011|
wonresents raw facts, wheas ...... 1s data rnade rmcaningful.
69.
(a) Information, reporting (b) Data, inforrnation
(c) Information, bits (d) Records, bytes le) Bits, bytes
|Union Bank of India 2011|
70. Hardware used to translate words, sounds, images, and actions that
people understandinto aform that thesystern unit can process is known
as

(a) device drivers (b) device readers (c) input devices

(d) output devices (e) None of these |Bank of Baroda 2011]
71. The tells the rest of the computer how tocarry out aprograrn s
instructions.
(a) ALU (b) control unit (c) systern unit
(d) motherboard (e) None of these (Bank of Baroda 2011/
72. The information processing cycle includes the following processes ....
(a) input, processing, output, storage
(b) input, output, manipulation, arithmetic
(c) data, processing, printing, editing
(d) storage, display, data, information
(e) None of these (Bank of Baroda 2011)
73. The arithmetic/ logic unit performs the following actions
(a) checks data for accuracy
(b) does calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division
(c) does logical comparisons, such as equal to, greater than, less than
(d) does both calculations and logical comparisons
(e) None of these (Bank of Baroda 2011]
74. The computer's processor consists of the following parts
(a) CPU and Main Memory
(b) Hard Disk and Floppy Drive
(c) Main Memory and storage
(a) Operating system and Applications
(e) Control Unit and ALU [Bank of Baroda 20!I)
O. A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)

(a) microchip (b) macrochip (c) macroprocessor

(d) calculator (e) software [Allahabad Bank IO 201)
76. Main memory works in conjunction with
(a) special function cards (b) RAM
(c) CPU (d) Intel (e) Allof these
|Allahab.ad Bank IO20)
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77. The main job of a CPUis to

(a) carry out program instructions
(b) store data/information for future use
(c) process data and information (d) both (a) and (c)
(e) None of these [Allahabad Bank
PO 201
78. When speaking of computer input and output, input refers to
(a) any data processing that occurs from new data input into the computer
(b) retrieval of data or information that has been input into the
computer
(c) data orinformation that has been entered into the computer
(d) the transmission of data that has been input into the computer
(e) Both (c) and (d) above |Allahabad Bank PO 201 8
79. All of the logic and mathematical calculations done by the computer
happen in/on the
(a) system board (b) central control unit
(c) central processing unit 9
(d) mother board (e) memorv (Alahabad Bank PO 201
80. The primary goal of a computer system is to turn data into
(a) ideas (b) suggestions (c) information 9
(d) reports (e) pictures |Allahabad Bank PO 2011
81. Arithmetic operations
(a) involve matching one data item to another todetermine if the firs
item isgreater than, equal to, or less than the other item.
(b) sort data items according to standard, predetined criteria in
ascendingorder or decending order
(c) use conditions with operators such as AND, OR and NOT
(d) include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 93
(e) None of these |Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
82. Once information is input into a computer it becomes
(a) objects (b) data (c) ideas
(d) facts (e) None of these |Allahabad Bank Clerk 20II
83. Input, output, and processing devices grouped together represent aln
(a) mobile device (b) information processing cycle
(c) circuit board (d) computer system (e) None of these
[Allahabad Bank Cerk 201
84. An electronicdevice, operating under the control of information, tha
store the
result
can accept data, process the data, produce output and
for future use
8
(a) Input (b) Computer (c) Software
(SBI 201. 9
(d) Hardware (e) None of these
85. The CPUcomprisesof Control Memory, arnd Units.
(a) Microprocessor (b) Arithmetic/ Logic (c) Output/SBI PO20!
(d) ROM (e) Input
 Computer General Introducton 15

so. To displav the contents of afolder in Windows Explorer you should

(a) Click on it (b) Collapse it () Name it
(d) Give it a password(e) Rename it
87. Cin CPUdenotes
(a) Central (b) Common () Convenient
() Computer (e) Circuitry (SBIPO 2013)
88. .devices convert human-understandable data and programs into a
form that the computer.
(a) Printing (b) Output (c) Solid state
(d) Monitor (e) Input (SBI PO 201 3/

s9. The three main components of a computer are

(a) RAM, Input/Output Devices,Central Processing Unit
(b) Tape, Floppy disk, Monitor
(c) CentralProcessing Unit, Floppy disk, Monitor (5SC 2013)
(d) Central Processing Unit Monitor, Printer
is ....
90. The octal equivalent of the Binary number (1010011 00),
(a) (515), (b) (514); (c) (504),
(55C 2013)
(d) (415)%
91. Arithmetic & LogicUnit
Store Data
I. Performn Arithmetic operations II.
III. Perform comparisons
input devices Which of the following
is true ?
IV. Communicate with (d) I & III
(b) IIonly (c) I& II
(a) I only
related to
92. The term GIGO is (b) Automatic (c) Flexibility
(a) Accuracy (SSC LDC 2015]
(d) Versatility
sequence of
executes Programs in the
93. A Computer Execute' (b) Fetch, Decode, Execute
Fetch,
(a) Store,
Execute, etch, Decode (d) Decode, Fetch, Execute
(SSC CGL 2015]
(c)
Answers
7. (c) 8. (e) 9. (e)
4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (c)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (d) 16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (a)
13. (d) 14. (c) 15. (a)
10. (d) 11. (d) 12. (d) 25. (b) 26. (a) 27. (e)
22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (a)
20. (a) 21. (e) 34. (d) 35. (c) 36. (a)
19. (c) 32. (d) 33. (b)
29. (a) 30. (b) 31. (c) 44. (d) 45. (c)
28. (d) 41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (a)
39. (b) 40. (d) 53. (b) 54. (a)
37. (a) 38. (c) 50. (c) 51. (d) 52. (d)
48. (c) 49. (a) 62. (c) 63. (d)
46. (a) 47. (b) 59. (b) 60. (b) 61. (c)
57. (d) 58. (d) 71. (b) 72. (a)
55. (c) 56. (d) 68. (c) 69. (b) 70. (c)
66. (b) 67. (a) 79. (c) 80. (c) 81. (d)
64. (c) 65. (b) 77. (d) 78. (e)
75. (a) 76. (c) 88. (e) 89. (a) 90. (b)
73. (d) 74. (e) 86. (a) 87. (a)
83. (d) 84. (b) 85. (b)
82. (b)
91. (d) 92. (a) 93. (b)