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The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as computer types, operations, memory, and components. Key concepts include the definitions of UNIVAC, the types of computer chips, and the differences between mainframe and supercomputers. It also addresses character coding systems, integrated circuits, and the stages in the compilation process.

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Computer fundamentals

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as computer types, operations, memory, and components. Key concepts include the definitions of UNIVAC, the types of computer chips, and the differences between mainframe and supercomputers. It also addresses character coding systems, integrated circuits, and the stages in the compilation process.

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Computer Fundamentals

1 of 31 sets

1. UNIVAC is
A. universal automatic computer
B. universal array computer
C. unique automatic computer
D. unvalued automatic computer
Answer:A

2. The basic operations performed by a computer are


A. arithmetic operation
B. logical operation
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C. storage and relative
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D. all the above
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Answer:D a
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3. The two major types of computer chips are
A. external memory chip
B. primary memory chip
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C. microprocessor chip
D. both b and c
Answer:D

4. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers


A. first generation
B. second generation
C. third generation
D. fourth generation
Answer:D

5. What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?


A. super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
B. super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
C. supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe
uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
D. supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses
its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Answer:C

6. ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does
EBCDIC stand for?
A. extended binary coded decimal interchange code
B. extended bit code decimal interchange code
C. extended bit case decimal interchange code
D. extended binary case decimal interchange code
Answer:A

7. The brain of any computer system is


A. alu
B. memory
C. cpu
D. control unit
Answer:C

8. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on


A. tracks per inch of surface
B. bits per inch of tracks
C. disk pack in disk surface
D. all of above
Answer:D

9. The two kinds of main memory are:


A. primary and secondary
B. random and sequential
C. rom and ram
D. all of above
Answer:C

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10. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at
which the different units can handle data is
A. memory
B. buffer
C. accumulator
D. address
Answer:B

11. Computer is free from tiresome and boardoom. We call it


A. accuracy
B. reliability
C. diligence
D. versatility
Answer:C

12. Integrated Circuits (Ics) are related to which generation of computers?


A. first generation
B. second generation
C. third generation
D. fourth generation
Answer:C

13. CD-ROM is a
A. semiconductor memory
B. memory register
C. magnetic memory
D. none of above
Answer:D

14. A hybrid computer


A. resembles digital computer
B. resembles analogue computer
C. resembles both a digital and analogue computer
D. none of the above
Answer:C

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15. Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC?
A. minicomputers
B. microcomputers
C. mainframe computers
D. super computer
Answer:C

16. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from


A. primary memory
B. control section
C. external memory
D. cache memory
Answer:B

17. Chief component of first generation computer was


A. transistors
B. vacuum tubes and valves
C. integrated circuits
D. none of above
Answer:B

18. To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use
a/n
A. rgb monitor
B. plotter
C. ink-jet printer
D. laser printer
Answer:B

19. What are the stages in the compilation process?


A. feasibility study, system design and testing
B. implementation and documentation
C. lexical analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation
D. none of the above
Answer:C

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20. Which of the following IC was used in third generation of computers?
A. ssi
B. msi
C. lsi
D. both a and b
Answer:D

21. The main electronic component used in first generation computers was
A. transistors
B. vacuum tubes and valves
C. integrated circuits
D. none of above
Answer:B

22. A dumb terminal has


A. an embedded microprocessor
B. extensive memory
C. independent processing capability
D. a keyboard and screen
Answer:D

23. One millisecond is


A. 1 second
B. 10th of a seconds
C. 1000th of a seconds
D. 10000th of a seconds
Answer:C

24. The output quality of a printer is measured by ..........


A. dot per sq. inch
B. dot per inch
C. dots printed per unit time
D. all of the above
Answer:A

25. Which of the following was a special purpose computer?

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A. abc
B. eniac
C. edvac
D. all of the above
Answer:A

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