Q1 Who observed, "future wars will start in the circuits of computers rather than in the minds of men" ?A. Joseph Weizenbaum B. General Alexander Haig C. Arthur C.Clarke D. Duncan Camphell |
Q2 What hardware was used by first generation compouters /A. Transistors B. Ics C. Valves D. SSI |
Q3 What is the term which represents the use of links between information of all sorts whether text, graphics, video or audio-based ?A. Hypertext B. Hypermedia C. HyperCard D. WildCard |
Q4 Which of the following require large comoputer memoryA. Imaging B. Graphics C. Voice D. All of the above |
Q5 A term associated with the comparision of processing speeds of different computer systems is:A. EFTS B. MPG C. MIPS D. CPS |
Q6 The retrieval of information from the computer is defined asA. Collection of data B. Data retrieval operations C. Output D. Data output collection |
Q8 Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing UnitA. Keyboard B. Printer C. Tape D. Arithmetic Logic Unit |
Q9 A CPU's processing power is measured inA. IPS B. CIPS C. MIPS D. nano-seconds |
Q10 Control unit is often called the _____ of a digital computerA. nerve centre B. master despatcher C. clock D. all of the above |
Q11 The central processor of modern digital computer consists ofA. control unit B. primary memory C. all the above D. none |
Q12 Processors of all computers, whether micro, mini mainframe, must haveA. primary storage B. ALU C. control unit D. all of the above |
Q13 The first AT Systems haveA. 12 bit ISA Bus B. 14 bit ISA Bus C. 16 bit ISA Bus D. 18 bit ISA Bus |
Q14 A digitial computer is based on the principle ofA. measurement B. logic C. multiplication D. counting |
Q15 How many types of storage loops exist in magnetic bubble memoryA. 8 B. 4 C. 16 D. 2 |
Q16 The linking of computers with a communication system is calledA. networking B. pairing C. interlocking D. asssembling |
Q17 Standardisation meansA. connecting two computer systems B. compatibility between different computer systems from different suppliers C. always using a standard paralledl interface D. joining a computer used group |
Q18 Which memory is nonvolatile and may be written only onceA. RAM B. EP-ROM C. SRAM D. PROM |
Q19 For creating and editing legal documents which application packaged would be most usefulA. spreadsheet B. word-processing C. graphic D. communication |
Q20 Word-processing is used forA. presentation of data in graphical form B. what if analysis C. entry, verifying, updating retrieving etc. of records D. creation, storage,editing etc. of text |
Q21 The analog computer deals directly withA. number of codes B. measured values of continuous physical magnitude C. signals in the form of 0 or 1 D. signals in discrete values from 0 to 9 |
Q23 Integrated circuits are classified according to theA. no. of chips B. no. of vacum tube C. no. of gates D. no. of transistor |
Q26 In the past, microchip manufacturing has been a particular source of cantroversy between the U.S. companies and the Japanese companies who have been charged with dumping microchips in the U.S. What is meant by the word "dumping" ?A. Selling cheaply B. Selling below cost C. Selling free D. Selling through agents |
Q27 The biggest manufacturer workstation isA. Sun Microsystems B. IBM C. DEC D. HP |
Q28 It has been found that about 30 percent of the people feel 'computer anzious'. Out of these, about 3 to 5 percent suffer from serious computer phobia. What is the technical name for this feeling of fear ?A. Compuphobia B. Technostress C. Cyberphobia D. Dizziness |
Q29 Networking is a connection of two or moreA. computer system B. man C. place D. business |
Q30 Today motherboard typically useA. 70 pin modules B. 72 pin modules C. 74 pin modules D. 76 pin modules |
Q31 Memory access in RICS architecture is limited to instructionsA. CALL & RET B. PUSH & POP C. STA & LDA D. MOV &JMP |
Q32 What was the nickname of the computer used by the Americans in 1952 for their H-bomb project ?A. ENIAC B. EDSAC C. MANIAC D. UNIVAC |
Q33 A stack pointer isA. a 16 bit register in the microprocessor that indicated the beginning of the stack memory B. a register that decodes and executes 16 bit arthmetic expressions C. the first memory location where a subroutine address is stored D. a register in which flag bits are stored |
Q34 If a computer is on but does not respond to a system reset, what is it said to be ?A. Dead B. Off C. Hung D. Insensitive |
Q35 Most of the inexpensive personal computers do not have any disk or diskette drive. What is the name of such computers ?A. Home computers B. Diskless computers C. Dedicated computers D. General-purpose computers |
Q36 The number of children in afamily is a _____ quantity.A. analog B. digital C. hybrid D. hyperbolic |
Q37 Which of the following belongs to the first generation of computers ?A. ENIAC B. UNIVAC C. IBM 8090 D. IBM 1401 |
Q38 Fifth generation computers are likely to exhibitA. artificial intelligence B. heuristic behaviour C. advanced paralled processing D. all of the above |
Q39 How many input lines are needed to construct 1024 bit coincident core planeA. 8 B. 16 C. 32 D. 64 |
Q40 In terms of processing power there is a class of computers between mini computers and microcomputers known asA. supercomputer B. mainframe C. personal computer D. workstation |
Q41 Through a computer can replace people in dull and routine tasks, yet it lacksA. initiative B. originality C. speed D. accuracy |
Q42 The digital computer was developed primarily inA. USSR B. Japan C. USA D. UK |
Q43 In computer jagron, wetware meansA. human inteligence B. any organic intelligence C. artificial intelligence D. high intelligence |
Q44 Scientists at the University of Edinburg. Scotland have devised to video camera-on-a-chip which consists of lenses smaller than match-head on an 8 mm chip. Can you name the two scientists who have developed this chip ?A. Peter Tal B. Peter Denyer C. David Renshaw D. Both (b) and © |
Q45 Which generation of computers is covered by the period 1964-77?A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth |
Q46 "The three most important inventions of this century are the nuclear bomb, the high yield hybrid speed, and the computer". Can you name the person who made this statementA. harry F.Jordan B. Buckminister Fuller C. Jack Smith D. Jan Timmer |
Q47 In 1990, the US Department of Commerce permitted export of computers with aprocessing data rate (PDR) of 275 of India. Higher PDR rating means more powerful and varsatile computing powess. Which PDR is called the China Green Line ?A. 200 B. 250 C. 275 D. 550 |
Q48 Which of the following is not currently a topic in computer science ?A. Speech recognition B. Artificial intelligence C. Thermodynamics D. Multiprocessing |
Q49 A new technology which provides the ability to create an artificial world and hae people interact with it is calledA. televirtuality B. virtual reality C. alternative reality D. 3-D reality |
Q50 What is the name given to the molecular-scale computer ?A. Supercomputer B. Nanocomputer C. Femtocomputer D. Microcomputer |
Q51 Human beings are referred to as Homosapiens. Which device is called Silico Sapiens ?A. Monitor B. hardware C. Robot D. Computer |
Q52 No computer can do anything without aA. program B. memory C. chip D. output device |
Q53 An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jagron for it ?A. Leech B. Squid C. Slug D. Glitch |
Q54 What is the name of the modern film in which a computer manages to capture and impregnate a human woman ?A. The Day the Earth Stood Still B. Forbiden Flanet C. Demon Seed D. The Invisible Boy |
Q55 If a computer had no decision making function, what will it be reduced to /A. Electrical machine B. Adding machine C. Counting machine D. Slide rule |
Q56 When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers Inc.decide to join hands ?A. 1988 B. 1989 C. 1990 D. 1991 |
Q57 The word 'computer' usually referes to the central processor units plusA. keyboard B. external memory C. internal memory D. peripheral devices |
Q58 Apple Computer Inc. was established in 1977 by a couple of yound computer engineers with the idea of manufacturing low price computers for the use of small businesses. Why did they call their company Apple ?A. because their computer resembled an apple in shape B. because the company was situated near an apple orchard C. because one of the partners had once worked in an apple orchard D. because the company was set up during apple season in America |
Q59 In computer technology, what is meant by the phrase "state-of-the-art" ?A. Up-to-date B. Best C. Latest D. All of the above |
Q60 A 'number crunching' computer is one that can handleA. large spreadsheets B. large alphanumeric data C. large volume of numbers D. only numbers |
Q61 The analog computer measures dimensions and its circuits use the differential and integral equations of continuous variables. The digital computer counts units and its circuits useA. logic gates B. discrete switches C. Boolean algebra D. Bayes theorem |
Q62 A computer is a box full of electronicA. chips B. switching devices C. circuits D. components |
Q63 The pieces fo equipment which are attached to the CPU of a computer and which it can access are calledA. output devices B. control units C. peripherals D. ALU |
Q64 The physical equipments made of various metals, silicon and plastic components that make up the parts of a computer is calledA. micro B. peripheral C. hardware D. disk drive |
Q65 Who in 1988 announced the latest version of CD-ROM called CD0-ROM XA (extended architecture) which provides a documented means of intergrating digital audio with computer data on a CD-ROM disk ?A. Sony B. Philips C. Microsoft D. All of the above |
Q66 With the development of digital computers, there has been an increasing study of the relationship among computers, the human nervous system and the human thinking process. The origin of this field of study is attributed toA. Norbert Wiener B. Marvin Minsky C. A.M.Turning D. Arthur Clarke |
Q67 The attribution of human from or qualities to things such as machines or computers is calledA. cybernetics B. cybernation C. artificial intelligence D. anthropomorphism |
Q68 When RET instruction at the end of a subroutine is executedA. the information where the stack is intialized is transferred to the stack pointer B. the memory address of the RET instructionis transferred to the program counter C. two data bytes stored in thetop two locations of the stack are transferred to the program counter D. two data bytes storedd in the top two locations of the stack are transferred to the stack pointer |
Q69 A computer can only do what it is told to but it does it at a very fast speed and with cent percent accuracy. Can you guess the Inteligence Quotient (IQ) of a modern degital computer ?A. 100 B. 0 C. 60 D. 150 |
Q70 A NOR gate is ON only when all its inputs areA. ON B. positive C. high D. OFF |
Q71 Which of the following does not describe one or more characteristics of a Computer ?A. electronics B. external storege C. storage program D. program modification at execution |
Q72 Computers are extermely fast and have fantastic memories. However, the only thing they can remember isA. alphanumeric B. series of 1s and 0s C. Boolean algebra D. logic theorems |
Q73 Preparing a magnetic disk for data storage is calledA. booting B. formatting C. debugging D. commissioning |
Q74 How does a computer solve a problem ?A. By Human like thinking B. By first understanding the problem C. By recalling the answer from memory D. By following the pre-written programs |
Q75 Which part of the computer were is used for calculating and comparing ?A. Disk unit B. Control unit C. ALU D. Modem |
Q76 Can you tell what passes into and out from the computer via its portA. Data B. Bytes C. Graphics D. Picture |
Q77 The data between the computer and peripherals always passes via an input/outputA. port B. A/D converter C. D/A converter D. buffer memory |
Q79 Every thing a computer does is controlled by itsA. random access memory B. input devices C. central processing unit D. external storage devices |
Q80 All modern computers operate onA. diskettes B. information C. data D. words |
Q81 How many full adders are needed to add two 4-bit numbers with a parallel adder ?A. 8 B. 4 C. 2 D. 16 |
Q82 What is needed to assemble a logic network for adding three digits ?A. Two half adders B. OR gate C. AND and NOT gates D. Both (a) and (b) |
Q83 When did IBM introduced the 80286-based PC/AT?A. 1983 B. 1984 C. 1985 D. 1987 |
Q84 What is the number of binary digits which can be added by a full-adder ?A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 8 |
Q85 The first electronic general prupose digital computer built by Mauchly and Eckert called ENIAC did not work on the stored program principle. How many numbers could it store in tis internal memory ?A. 100 B. 20 C. 500 D. 1000 |
Q86 Which of the following is not a basic configuration used in data communication networkA. computer/peripheral-device configuration B. computer-to-computer communication C. computer to front-end processor communication D. communication through a data switch |
Q87 In data transmission, the bit coding scheme used torepresent a byte is typicallyA. EBCDIC B. ASCII C. SNA D. Hexadecimal |
Q88 Which of the following is true of parallel transmissionA. it involves the simultaneous transmission of eight bits B. The speed is quoted in bits per second C. it is slower than serial transmision D. most micorcomputer communicate with other computes in this mode |
Q89 Which of the following is not a device used in data communication?A. modem B. multiplexor C. statisticall multiplexor D. all of the above are used in data communication |
Q90 which of the following is not one of the major compnents of a decision-support system?A. language system B. knowledge system C. expert system D. problem-processing system |
Q91 A decision-suopport system is intended to rpduce information to support which type of decisions?A. well structured B. unstructured C. anticipated D. routine |
Q92 The major function of the language system isA. to perofrm various processing tasks B. to provide artificial-intelligence capabilities to the DSS C. To provide data to the DSS D. to enable the users to interact with the DSS |
Q93 Which of the following is not true ofnonprocedural language?A. Theycan be English-like B. They can take user-friendly forms C. BASIC isan example of a nonprocedural language D. Theyb allow the user tosimply specify the characteristics of a problem and toleave the determinaion of the logicalsteps to the DSS |
Q94 A central purpose of most decisio-support system isA. to build a model of thedecision making problem B. todesign adata-base management system C. to build an expert system D. to determine the key decisioons in the problem area |
Q95 Which American computer company is called Big Blue ?A. Microsoft Corpn. B. Compaq Corpn C. IBM D. Tandy Svenson |
Q96 Where does a computer add, compare and shuffle its data ?A. Memory chip B. CPU chip C. Floppy disk D. Hard disk |
Q98 What is the name of the logic circuit which can add two binary digits ?A. Full adder B. Half adder C. Parallel adder D. Flat register |
Q99 The control data register hold the present Microinstruction is some time calledA. instruction register B. Microinstruction register C. Sequencer D. Pipline register |
Q100 The subject of Cybernetics deals with the science ofA. genetics B. control and communications C. molecular biology D. biochemistry |
Q101 Pipelining strategy is called implementA. instruction execution B. instruction prefetch C. instruction decoding D. instruction manipulation |
Q102 Part of the computer where data and instructions are held isA. Register unit B. Accumulator C. Memory unit D. CPU |
Q103 A microprocessor is ----- on a chipA. computer B. CPU C. ALU D. Control unit |
Q104 A device used to bring information into a computer isA. ALU B. Input device C. Control unit D. Output device |
Q105 The sectionof the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructionsA. memory B. register unit C. control unit D. ALU |
Q106 A third and last component of CPU isA. ALU B. Input device C. Supervisory-control unit D. register unit |
Q107 A stack isA. an 8-bit register in the microprocessor B. A 16 bit register in themicroprocessor C. A set of memory locations in R/WM reserved for storing the execution of a program D. A 16 bit memory address stored in the program counter |
Q108 The radix of a number systemA. is variable B. has nothing to do with digit position value C. equals the number of its distinct counting digits D. is always an ever number |
Q109 When a subroutine is called the address of the instruction following the CALL instruction is stored in/on theA. stack pointer B. accumulator C. program counter D. stack |
Q110 Computer memoryA. performs all calculations B. receives input data C. is extremely limited D. is better than human memory |
Q111 Whenever the POP H instruction is executed,A. data bytes in the HL pair are stored on the stack B. two data bytes at the top of the stack are transfereed to the HL regtister pair C. two data bytes at the top of the stack are transferred to theprogram counter D. two data bytes from the HL register that were previously stored on the stack are transferred back to the HL register |
Q112 Pipeline processing uses the techniqueA. sharing the memory B. bit slicing C. prefetching D. parallel processing |
Q113 Control memory address register specifies the address of theA. instruction B. microinstruction C. instruction cycle D. memory address register |
Q114 Micro instructions are stored inA. computer memory B. primary storage C. secondary storage D. control memory |
Q115 During execution subroutine return address is stored inA. Control address register B. Subroutine address C. Stack pointer D. Memory location |
Q116 A control unit whose binary control variables are stored in memory is known asA. Hardwired control unit B. Microprogrammed control unit C. Software Control unit D. Hardware control unit |
Q117 A Microprogram written as string of 0'S and 1'S is aA. Symbolic Microinstruction B. Binary Microinstruction C. Symbolic microprogram D. Binary Microprogram |
Q118 A Microprogram sequencer perform the operationA. Read B. Write C. execute D. Read and execute |
Q119 A microprocessor consists ofA. general purpose register B. program counter C. ALU D. all of the above |
Q120 The stack is list of the typeA. FIFO B. LILO C. FILO D. None of the above |
Q121 The operation performed onstack areA. IN & OUT B. CALL & RET C. CALL & PUSH D. PUSH & POP |
Q122 A stack organised computerhasA. Three-Address instruction B. two-address instruction C. one- address instruction D. Zero address instruction |
Q123 The effecting address is the address of the operand in an instructinof typeA. immediate B. indirect C. register D. computational |
Q124 Program counter of CPU store the addres of the instructionA. Currently executed B. to be executed next C. just executed D. none of the above |
Q125 States bits of the CPU are stored ina flagA. Caryy B. Sign C. Zero D. all of the above |
Q126 Interrupts which are initiated by an instruction areA. internal B. external C. hardware D. software |
Q127 A memory that is a part of acontrol unit is referred to asA. External memory B. Internal memory C. Cache memory D. Control memory |
Q128 Who coordinates the sequencing of events within the central processor of a computer?A. logic unit B. Arthmetic unit C. register D. control unit |
Q129 What is a Jacquard loom ?A. A bird found in Bangalore B. A weaving maching which used punched cards C. The first computr controlled loom D. A machine for writing match tables |
Q130 What is meant by computer literacy ?A. Ability to write computer programs B. Knowing what a computer can and cannot do C. Knowing computer related vocabulary D. Ability to assemble computers |
Q131 Which of the following does not contain a microprocessor ?A. Robot B. Microwave oven C. Washing Maching D. Ball pen |
Q132 One of the most impressive features of a modern digital computer is its speed. A fast computer is able to do more calculations in one minute than a person using a pencil and paper can do inA. 0 years B. 20 years C. lifetime D. 50 years |
Q133 Who is credited with the idea of using punch cards to control patterns in a weaving maching ?A. Pascle B. Hollerith C. Babbage D. Jackquard |
Q135 A computer enthusiast isA. user friendly B. hacker C. a computerist D. all of the above |
Q136 One computer that isnot considered a portable computer isA. Minicomputer B. laptop computer C. notebook computer D. all of the above |
Q137 The word size of a microprocessor refers toA. the amount of a information that can be stored in a byte B. the amount of a information that can be stored in a cycle C. the number of machien operations performed in a second D. the maximum length of an English word that can be input to a computer |
Q138 Which major development led to the production of microcomputers?A. Magnetic disks B. Floppy disks C. Logic gates D. Inmtegrated circuits |
Q139 A complete microcomputer system consists ofA. microprocessor B. memory C. peripheral equipment D. all of the above |
Q141 A computer program that converts an entire program into machien language at one time is called a/anA. interpreter B. simulator C. compiler D. commander |
Q142 Interrupts which are initiated by an I/O dive areA. Internal B. external C. software D. all of the above |
Q143 The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in itsA. secondary storage B. main storage C. ALU D. logic unit |
Q144 The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming fromA. primary memory B. control section C. external memory D. cache memory |
Q145 Which type of ocmputers use the 8 bit code called EBCDIC?A. Minicomputers B. Microcomputers C. Mainframe D. Supercomputers |
Q146 Arthmetic instructions provideA. data processing capabilities B. data storage capabilities C. computational cababilities D. control capabilities |
Q147 Branch instructions are used toA. manipulate numeric data B. logical data C. transfer control D. manage data |
Q148 CPU doe not perform the operationA. data transfer B. logic operation C. arithmetic operation D. all of the above |
Q149 The most common addressing techniques employed by a CPU isA. immediate B. direct C. indirect D. all of the above |
Q150 In immediate addressing the operand is placedA. in the CPU register B. after opcode in the instruction C. in thememory D. in the stack |
Q151 The register are essential to instruction executionA. program counter B. instruction register C. memory address D. all of the above |
Q152 Control unit operation is performedA. hardwired control only B. micro program control only C. hardwired or micro program control D. none of the above |
Q153 Hartwired control unit is implemented byA. software routines B. logic circuits C. stacks D. registers |
Q154 What is meant by a dedicated computerA. Which is used by one person only B. which is assigned one and only taks C. which does on kind of software D. which is meant for application software only |
Q155 Which of the following isn't a type of computer facility ?A. decentralized B. centralised C. de-distributed D. distributed |
Q156 The first machanical computer designed by Babbage was calledA. Analytical Engine B. Abacus C. Calculator D. Processor |
Q157 What of the following terms is related to a monitor ?A. screen B. monochrome monitor C. RGB monitor D. video display |
Q158 Which kind of storage device can be carried around ?A. hard disk B. system cabinet C. main memory D. diskette |
Q159 Which of the following people probably has the least amoutn of technical knowledge ?A. programmer B. user C. systems analyst D. computer operator |
Q160 Which of the following devices allows the user to add components and capabilities to a computer system ?A. storage devices B. keyboards C. system boards D. expansion slots |
Q161 Which of the following terms applies to communication between separate comoputer systems ?A. computer literacy B. power supply C. applications software D. connectivity |
Q162 People typically interface with a computer-based system when:A. information must be output B. data must be input C. information must be reviewed D. all of the above |
Q163 The following typically happens in the output phase of a computer-based information system:A. Data is put into the computer for processing B. Information is produced in hardcopy and/or softcopy form C. Mathematical calculations are performed D. The computer is turned off |
Q164 Which of the following best describes a computer-based information system ?A. a system in which a computer is used to turn data into information B. inputting data C. processing data D. performing complex mathematical calculations |
Q165 Which of the following is an example processing activities ?A. classifying B. summarizing C. performing calculations D. all of the above |
Q166 Which of the following pieces of hardsare is used the most in the input phase of a computer-based information system ?A. printer B. diskette C. monitor D. keyboard |
Q167 Which of the following is not a factor when categorizing a computer ?A. amount of main memorty the CPU can use B. capacity of the storage devices C. cost of the system D. where it was purchased |
Q168 Which of the following might occur when an organization uses on-line processing ?A. data is acted on immediately B. master files are updated immediately C. output is produced without delay D. all related files are updated |
Q169 software instructions intended to satisfy a user's specific processing needs are called ________A. systems software B. a microcomputer C. documentation D. application software |
Q170 The principal advantage of the centralised approach to organizing a computer facility is :A. cost-effectiveness B. processing activities are easier to coordinate C. processing activities are easier to control D. all of the above |
Q171 Which of the following isn't used in the storage phase of a computer based information system ?A. magnetic B. keyboard C. diskette D. hard disk |
Q172 The person contributing the idea of the stored program wasA. Johan von Neumann B. Charles Babbage C. Howard Aiken D. Thomas J Watson, Sr. |
Q173 Transistorized computer circuit were introduced in theA. first generation B. second generation C. third generation D. fourth generation |
Q174 The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer wasA. data general corporation B. sperry univac C. radio shack D. IBM |
Q175 The "Father of Punched Card Processing" wasA. J Presper Eckert B. Charles Babbage C. Blaise Pascal D. Dr. HermanHollerith |
Q176 The punched card used in IBM System/3 containsA. 80 column B. 90 column C. 96 column D. 126 column |
Q177 First integrated circuit chip was developed byA. C.V. Raman B. W.H. brittain C. J.S. Kilby D. Robert Noyc |
Q178 The main distinguishing features of fifth generatin digital computers will beA. liberal used microprocessors B. artificial intelligence C. extremely low cost D. varsatility |
Q179 Mark the WRONG statementA. Digital computers work on sequential basis B. programs written in high-level languages are known as source programs C. every computer has its own machine language D. a given compiler can be used with practically all modern computers |
Q180 Which of the following statements best describes the batch method of input ?A. data is processed as soon as it is input B. data is input at the time it is collected C. data is collected in the form of source documents, placed into groups, and then input to the computer D. source documnts are'nt used |
Q181 What is the name of the structured design technique that uses meetings to review programming logic?A. CODASYL B. Egoless programming C. Structured walkthrough D. Top-down approach |
Q182 Instructions for execution by a computer are given in ......... language.A. symbolic B. BASIC C. machine D. compiler |
Q183 A program written in machine language is called ...... ProgramA. assembler B. object C. computer D. machine |
Q184 A source program is the program written in .......... LanguageA. English B. symbolic C. high-level D. machine |
Q185 The use of a computer to get information from a data bank is calledA. information withdrawl B. computer stimulation C. information retrieval D. full-text searching |
Q186 A ADU is used asA. input device B. output device C. voice data entry device D. both a and b |
Q187 A computer program consists ofA. a completed flowchart B. algorithms C. algorithms written in computer's language D. discrete logical steps |
Q188 Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture ofA. binary and decimal numbers B. letters and decimal digits C. binary and octal numbers D. octal and decimal numbers |
Q189 Which of the following is a high-level language?A. Ada B. BASIC C. COBOL D. all of the above |
Q190 The language that doesn't require the user to learn a specific vocabulary or syntax is:A. RPG B. FORTRAN C. COBOL D. BASIC |
Q191 The input code of the compiler as well as assembler is calledA. object code B. machine code C. source code D. assembler code |
Q192 Which of the following is the most powerful type of computerA. supermicro B. superconductor C. microcomputer D. supercomputer |
Q193 In a compiler organization, what is the designation of a person who prepares data for computer input using either floppy disks or optical scanning sheets or video display terminals?A. Programmer B. Computer operator C. Data entry clerk D. Data control clerk |
Q194 The counting board in which numbers are represented asbeads strung on wires is commonyl called abacus. By what name is it known in JapanA. Suanpan B. soroban C. Napier's beads D. Suharto |
Q195 What is the name of the program coding that is unnecessarily complex and difficult to follow?A. Pseudocode B. Spaghetti C. Complex code D. Object code |
Q196 Which of the following is not an advantage of stored programs ?A. reliability B. reduction in operational costs C. ability of the computer to operate at electronic speeds D. the computers becoming general-purpose |
Q197 All of the following are examples of input devices except:A. COM(Computer Output Micro film) B. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) C. optical scanners D. voice-recognition devices |
Q198 Which of the following is not true of primary storage ?A. It is a part of the CPU B. It allows very fast access to data C. It is relatively more expensive D. All the above are true |
Q199 What is the control unit's function in the CPU?A. to decode program instructions B. to transfer data to primary storgage C. to perform logical operations D. to store program instructions |
Q200 The ascending order of a data heriarchy is:A. bit-byte-record-field-database B. byte-bit-field-record-file-database C. byte-bit-record-file-database D. bit-byte-field-record-file-database |
Q201 Which of the following is not true of immediate processing ?A. It is often used in realtime applications B. It can occur with either sequential or direct-acess files C. It can be used in a an airline-reservation system D. Transactions are processed shortly after a real-world event occures |
Q202 Which of the following statements is true?A. The smart approach to using computers is to write programs B. Knowledge of the system development life-cycle is not important to operators who use computers without programming C. Hands-on exposure to the computer is not helpful to those who write programs D. Personal computers have been an important contributing factor in the movement toward using computers without programming |
Q203 _______ is the product of data processingA. data B. information C. software D. a computer |
Q204 The most common input device used today is theA. motherboard B. central processing unit C. keyboard D. system unit |
Q205 What is the name of the programming technique which emphasizes breaking large and complex tasks into successively smaller sections?A. Scrambling B. Structured programming C. Microprogramming D. Sub-programming |
Q206 The "slow sequential output by speech or manual actions" is a characteristics of man for the taskA. Method of information input B. I\Method of information output C. Mehtod of error detection D. Method of editing information |
Q207 The individual who catalogs storage media is the :A. Data clerk B. Control clerk C. Tabe librarian D. All of the above |
Q208 The data processing job expected to further becrease in the 1990s is that of ;A. Keypuncher B. Data entry clerk C. Computer operator D. Programmer |
Q209 Which of the following statements is true ?A. Analyst usually work alone and sometimes as part of a team B. Most systems projects are completed in 6 to 12 weeks C. An analyst's primary concern is the development of software D. Analyst evaluate data dlow through an organization |
Q210 The computer device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the :A. CRT B. Line printer C. Computer console D. Card reader |
Q211 The term interchangaeable with control clerk is :A. Data clerk B. Data control clerk C. Tape librarian D. Data entry clerk |
Q212 In computer terminology, inforamtion meansA. raw data B. data in more useful or intelligible form C. alphanumeric data D. program |
Q213 Data processing isA. the same thing as data collection B. similar to computer programming C. mostly associated with commercial work D. akin to data coding |
Q214 Which one of the following can read data and convert them to a form that a computer can use ?A. Logic B. Storage C. Control D. Input device |
Q215 _________ is a technique in which man and machine are blended into a problem-solving team, intimately coupling the best characteristcs of each.A. CAM B. CAD C. CRT D. DVST |
Q216 The characteristic(s) of man for the task "method of logic and reasoning" is (are)A. Intuitive by experience B. Imagination C. Judgement D. all of the above |
Q217 Which of the following terms could be used to describe the concurrent processing of computer programs, via CRTs, on one computer system ?A. Time-sharing B. Online processing C. Interactive processing D. All the above processing |
Q218 The characteristic(s) of computer for the task "method of information input" is(are)A. Large amount of input at one time by sight or hearing. B. Sequential stylised input C. Informal and intuitive D. all of the above |
Q219 The daily processing of corrections to customer accounts best examplifies the processing mode of :A. Batch processing B. Real-time processing C. Time sharing D. Offline processing |
Q220 Which of the following characteristic(s) is(are) affect the design of a CAD system?A. The method of constructing the design B. The strong and communication of design information C. he handling of errors and design changes. D. all of the above |
Q221 The _______ is usually used for straight forward computing processes involving no interaction between the user and the machine.A. Remote terminal Processing B. Intelligent Terminal Processing C. Batch mode processing D. ON-line processing |
Q222 The ______ is normally used for running programs which require and produce only small amounts of data, but which need to interact with the user.A. Remote terminal processing B. Intelligent Terminal processing C. Bactch mode processing D. On-line processing |
Q223 The _______ is normally used where a high degree of interaction is necessary.A. Batch mode processing B. Remote terminal processing C. Batch mode processing D. On-line processing |
Q224 The command used to change the justification and/orrotate the text of an associate dimension isA. DTEXT B. DIMTEDIT C. DIMROTATE D. DIMROTATE |
Q225 The text justification option that prompts the user for two endpoints and the text height so the text is adjusted between the two points at the specified height isA. Fit B. Centered C. Fully centered D. Right justified |
Q226 The option of the DTEXT command used for determining a specific text alignment mode isA. Starting point B. Align C. Justify D. Locate |
Q227 From the following list, the most efficient command used to edit text by performing a spell check isA. SPELL B. CHANGE C. SP D. CHECK |
Q228 The Draw command that prompts the user for "First corners:" and "Other corner:" isA. PLINE B. ZOOM-Window C. RECTANG D. STRETCH-Crossing |
Q230 The CPU (central processing unit) consist of :A. input, output, and processing B. control unit, primary storeage, and secondary storage C. contro uni, arithmetic-logic unit, and primary storage D. input, processing, and storeage |
Q231 The characteristic(s) of computer for the task "level of intelligence" is (are)A. Little learinbg capability but reliable level of intelligence B. Learns rapidly but sequential C. Unreliable intelligence D. all of the above |
Q232 Who developed a mechanical device in the 17th century that could add, subtract, multiply, divide and find square rootsA. Napier B. Babbage C. Pascal D. Leibnitz |
Q233 What is the name of theearliest calculating machine which was based on concepts found in modern computers but was unfortunately never buildA. Babbage's Difference Engine B. Pascal's Adder C. Leibnitz's Multiplier D. Differential Analyser |
Q234 Who is called the "grandfather' of the computerA. Herman Hollerith B. Blaise Pascal C. Charies Babbage D. Joseph jacquard |
Q235 In 1830, Charles Babbage designed a machine called the Analytical Engine which the showd at the Paries Exhibition. In which year was it exhibitedA. 1835 B. 1860 C. 1855 D. 1870 |
Q236 Data System management has long-term viability as a separate business function becauseA. it requires much technical knowledge B. it requires large investments C. specialists in data systems cannot be integrated into a marketing or manufacturing organization D. an integrated database accessible to all requires independent management |
Q237 To be information, data must beA. factual B. relevant C. news D. all of the above |
Q238 A teleprocessing system may beA. computer system B. data communication system C. card processing system D. all of the above |
Q239 Data management systems may be implemented asA. System software B. application software C. computer programs D. all of the above |
Q240 A data system for calculating measures used in statistical inference is an example of aA. teleprocessing system B. data management system C. computing system D. all of the above |
Q241 Strategic planning isA. planning operations B. supervising C. problem identification D. all of the above |
Q242 The unit of hardware an operator uses to monitor computer processing is theA. Card reader B. CPU C. Line Printer D. Console |
Q243 For the purposes of defining data needs, responsibility area isA. marketing B. administration C. personnel D. all of the above |
Q244 Most computers understand programs written inA. natural English language B. BASIC C. any high-level programming language D. specific programming language |
Q245 Computing systems can be effective in generating strategic information becauseA. the future can be predicted from the pattern of the past B. they require managers to clarify their thinking about their plans and future posibilities C. they give management access to a large database D. all of the above |
Q246 Electronics images of people speaking that are used in computer security operations are referred to as :A. Voiceprints B. Passwords images C. Vocal passwords D. electronic prints |
Q247 The repeated access of a particular flight number from an airline reservation system is an example of :A. Frequency B. Repetitive processing C. Updating D. Volume |
Q248 A factor which would strongly influence a business person to adopt a computer is its:A. Accuracy B. Reliability C. Speed D. All the above |
Q249 The total number of messages handled by a comoputerized telephone system on a daily basis s an example of :A. Frequency B. Updating C. Volume D. All the above |
Q250 Which of the following statements is true ?A. The installation of a computer is favourably received by all employees B. Some form of training is necessary for employees who will work with computers C. Computers are portrayed solely as society's benefactor D. A businessperson is only interested in the computer's accuracy |
Q251 The average cost of computerised theft is estimated at :A. $20,000 B. $100,000 C. $500,000 D. $ 1,000,000 |
Q252 The status of all data handled by a DP center is determined by a :A. Data number B. Control number C. Reference number D. Item number |
Q253 The individual within the operations group who ordinarily uses a variety of keyboard devices is the :A. Data clerk B. Kaypunch operator C. Data entry clerk D. Computer operator |
Q254 An example of providing supervisory information by the use of a computing system isA. use of computer to prepare customer invoices B. use of computer to plan shapes to be cut from sheet of steel C. use of phone to report job status D. all of the above |
Q255 First generation computer systems used :A. transistors B. vacuum tubes C. magnetic cores D. silicon chips |
Q256 Which of the following affects processing power ?A. data bus capacity B. addressing scheme C. clock speed D. all of the above |
Q257 Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) of a digital computer (Mark the wrong statementA. is permanent B. contains program instructions C. is programmed during manufacture D. is volatile |
Q258 Which of the following is a secondary memory device ;A. disk B. central processin unit C. keyboard D. arithmetic Logic Unit |
Q259 Following is a way to acces secondary memoryA. random access memory B. action method C. transfer method D. density method |
Q260 The two kinds of main memory are :A. primary and secondary B. random and sequential C. ROM and RAM D. central and peripheral |
Q261 A hard copy would be prepared on aA. typewriter terminal B. line printer C. plotter D. all of the above |
Q262 A dot matrix printerA. is an input device B. is an output device C. cannot print alphabet D. has a speed of 500 cps |
Q263 Most of the errors blamed on computers are actually due toA. programming errors B. hardware fatigue C. defects in floppy disks D. data entry errors |
Q264 The NOT symbol at the output of an OR gate converts it into a/an _____ gateA. AND B. NAND C. XOR D. NOR |
Q265 Computer memory consists of ____ microchipsA. RAM B. ROM C. PROM D. all of the above |
Q266 Backing storage is so named because itA. lags behind the main memory B. is slow and backward C. back up the computer's main memory D. is always kept at the back of the CPU |
Q267 An advantage of overlapped processing activities is ;A. more effective use of the CPU B. increased processing activities for the entire system C. better coordination of I/O activities D. all the above |
Q268 A computer-controlled device for training exercise that duplicates the work environmnet is a:A. simulator B. duplicator C. trainer D. COM device |
Q269 The comparison of data inside the arithmetic logic unit is referred to as a :A. question B. data operation C. conditional question D. logical operation |
Q270 A characteristic of the ASCII code is :A. it limitation to a maximum of 96 character configurations B. its use of the zone code 1010, 1011, and 1100 C. its independence from the Hollerith code D. all of the above |
Q271 Which of the following allows users to specify what the computer is supposed to do rather than how the computer is supposed to do it?A. nonprocedural language B. FORTRAN C. BASIC D. COBOL |
Q272 Which of the following hardware components is the most volatile ?A. ROM B. RAM C. PROM D. EPROM |
Q273 Which of the following is used for manufacturing chips ?A. control bus B. control unit C. parity unit D. semiconductors |
Q274 Which of the following are th two main components of the CPU ?A. control unit and registers B. registers and main memory C. control unit and ALU D. ALU and bus |
Q275 Which of the following holds data and processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it ?A. ROM B. control unit C. main memory D. coprocessor chips |
Q276 Which of the following is true ?A. Fields are composed of bytes B. Files are composed of records C. Fields are composed of characters D. all of the above |
Q277 List of detailed instructions that directs a computer is called which one of the followingA. Logic B. Storage C. Control D. Input device |
Q278 A typical modern computer usesA. magnetic cores for secondary storage B. LSI chips C. magnetic tapes for primary memory D. more than 10,000 vacuum tubes |
Q279 Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) are called the ______ of a computerA. heart B. master despatcher C. primary memory D. all of the above |
Q280 The basic components of a modern digital comoputer are :A. central processor B. inoput device C. output device D. all of the above |
Q281 The languages in which computer programs are usually written differ from the language that the computer directly 'obyes' or 'understands'. Who performs the translation?A. The card reader B. The programmer C. The computer operator D. A special hardwre translator |
Q282 A visual display unit or terminal (which is right?)A. is, by definition, a dumb terminal B. can possess either graphic or alphanumeric capabilities, but not both C. must be located at site of the CPU D. is the most popular input device used today in direct-access processing |
Q283 What is the most significant difference between a simple desk calculator and computer ? Choose from the followingA. The computer is an electronic machine while the desk calculator may or may not be electronic B. The computer is useful in business applications while the desk calculator is not C. The computer can print its results, while the desk calculator can only show it on a display D. The computer is controlled by a program stored in its memory while calculator require step-by-step manual control |
Q284 An integrated circuit (IC) isA. complicated circuit B. an integrating device C. much costlier than a single transistor D. fabricated on a tiny silicon chip |
Q285 A computer programmerA. does all the thinking for a comoputer B. can enter input data quickly C. can operate all types of comoputer equipment D. can draw only flowchart |
Q286 As compared to the secondary memory, the primary memory of a computer isA. large B. cheap C. fast D. slow |
Q287 Which of the following is the most characteristic of ROM ?A. It is measured in megabytes B. It is valatile C. It performs mathematical calculations D. Instructions are stored there permanently |
Q288 The term "memory" applies to which one of the following ?A. Logic B. Storage C. Control D. Input device |
Q289 Which one of the following can produce the final product of machine processing in aform usable by humans ?A. Logic B. Storage C. Control D. Output device |
Q290 Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU ?A. Mass memory B. Internal Memory C. Non-volatile memory D. Non-volatile memory |
Q291 The binary system uses powers of ____ for positional valuesA. 2 B. 10 C. 8 D. 16 |
Q292 The essential features of a number system areA. radix B. set of distinct digits C. bits D. both a & b |
Q293 The term used to defend all input and output devices in a computer system is ____A. Monitor B. Software C. Shared resources D. hardware |
Q294 The function of CPU is __________A. to provide external storage of text B. to communicate with the operator C. to read, interpret and process the information and instruction D. to provide a hard copy |
Q295 Which of the following is not connected with backing or back-up storage ?A. diskette B. hard disk C. dot matrix printer D. cassette |
Q296 A hybrid computer ?A. resembles analog computer B. resembles digital computer C. resembles both analog and digital computer resembles D. none |
Q298 in a computer, RAM is used as a short memory because itA. is volatile B. has small capacity C. is very expensive D. is programmable |
Q299 In computer terminology a compiler meansA. a person who computes source programs B. the same thing as a programmer C. key punch operator D. a program which translates source program into object program |
Q300 A modern fast mainframe digital computer can perform up to ____ operations per secondA. 1000(1K) B. 100,000 C. 1000,000(1M) D. 1,000,000,000 (1G) |
Q301 A term used interchangeably with diskette is :A. disk cartridge B. disk pack C. floppy disk D. packette disk |
Q302 A characteristic normally associated with a large-scale computer system is:A. real-time processing B. a complex array of I/O devices C. a CPU of 1000 K D. all the above |
Q303 A software package generally used within a distributed word processing system is :A. ATMS B. DWPS C. RPG D. DBMS |
Q304 An advantage of a distributed word processing network is:A. increased number of reports handled B. less delay in interoffice communications C. greater corporate control over outputs D. all of the above |
Q305 ROM is composed of:A. magnetic cores B. microprocessors C. photoelectric cells D. floppy disks |
Q306 Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory ?A. nonvolatile B. permanent C. control unit D. temporary |
Q307 The BCD code for the character W is composed of :A. A, 4, and 1 bits B. A,4, and 2 bits C. A and 5 bits D. A and 6 bits |
Q308 A modern delectronic computer is a machine that is meant forA. doing quick mathematical calculations B. input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data C. electronic data processing D. performing repetitive tasks accurately |
Q309 The operation of a digital computer is based on _____ principleA. counting B. measuring C. electronic D. logical |
Q310 The proper definition of a modern digital computer isA. an electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers B. a more sophisticated and modified electronic pocket calculator C. any machince that can perform mathematical operations D. A machine that works on binary code |
Q311 A modern digital computer hasA. extremely high speed B. large memory C. almost unlimited accuracy D. all of the above |
Q312 The EBCDIC code for the character X with odd parity is :A. 0 1110 0110 B. 1 1110 0111 C. 1 1110 0110 D. 0 1110 0111 |
Q313 Mark the WRONG Statement-A digital computer scores over an analog computer in terms ofA. speed B. accuracy C. cost D. memory |
Q314 A peripheral device used in a word processing system is :A. floppy disk B. magnetic card reader C. CRT D. all of the above |
Q315 The first machine to success fully perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operation wasA. ENIAC B. Mark-I C. Analytic engine D. UNIVAC-I |
Q316 In reference to a computer, an assembler is aA. program B. person who assembles the parts C. symbol D. language |
Q317 What is the name of the language which consists of strings of 1s and 0s and is the only one which the computer can understand directly?A. Assembly language B. Machine language C. High level language D. 4GL |
Q318 The only language which is machine specific and which a computer understand directly is calledA. assembly language B. higher level language C. lower level language D. machine language |
Q319 Compilers and interpreters are themselvesA. high level languages B. programs C. codes D. mnemonics |
Q320 What is the name of the output from either a compiler or an assemblerA. Source code B. Object code C. Op-code D. Operand |
Q321 Whereas a higher level language could remain the same from one computer to another, each computer requires its ownA. monitor B. compiler C. assembler D. keyboard |
Q322 A characteristic of card system is :A. slowness in processing data B. using cards as records of transactions C. needling a larger DP staff D. all the above |
Q323 Advances in computer hardware and software are generally classified into generations. We are currentrly in which generationA. Second B. third C. foruth D. fifth |
Q324 The field name assigned to card fields shouldA. indicate the type of data items the field will contain B. have the same number of characters as the length of the field C. begin with the same character as the data in the field D. all the above |
Q325 Which of the following was (were) not used in first-generation computers ?A. vaccum tubes B. cards C. magnetic core D. punched paper tape |
Q326 Which of the followings was not associated with second-generation computers ?A. high level procedural languagae B. operation system C. magnetic core D. all of the above were associated with second generation computers |
Q327 The card type that requires you to return a portion of it with payment is the:A. Dual card B. Document card C. Stub card D. Either b or c |
Q328 A five-digit card field used for postal ZIP codes is defined as :A. An alphabetic field B. A numeric field C. An alphameric field D. A lette field |
Q329 The gangpunching of cards is performed on the:A. Collator B. Reproducer C. insterpreter D. Keypunch |
Q330 What is the name of the computer programming language which is widely used in computer science and engineering as well as business?A. PASCAL B. LISP C. COBOL D. BASIC |
Q331 Which of the following fields in a student file can be used as a primary key ?A. class B. social security number C. GPA D. major |
Q332 The very small and cheap computer build in to many home deveices is called ____ computerA. main frame B. mini C. micro D. analog |
Q333 The advantages of magnetic tape include all of the following except:A. low cost B. direct-access storage medium C. compact and portable D. highly reliable |
Q334 Currently the most popular from of secondary storage is:A. magnetic tape B. semiconductor C. magnetic core D. disk |
Q335 Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory ?A. ROM B. RAM C. LSI D. VLSI |
Q336 __________ can be programmed one time by either the manufacturer or the computer user. Once programmed, it cannot be modified :A. RAM B. ROM C. PROM D. EPROM |
Q337 The CPU can perform read or write operations at any point in time :A. ROM B. PROM C. EPROM D. All of the above |
Q338 The parity bit is added for ________ purposesA. coding indexing B. error-detection C. controlling D. updating |
Q339 Wompared with secondary storeage, primiary storage, primary storage is :A. slow and inexpensive B. fast and inexpensive C. fast and exepnsive D. slow and expensive |
Q340 Which file organization is allowed by a direct-access storage device ?A. direct only B. sequential and direct only C. indexed and direct only D. sequential, indexed and direct |
Q341 Which of the following is used to check for errors in RAM chips ?A. ROM chip B. microprocessor chip C. parity chip D. EPROM chip |
Q342 Which of the following are used to quickly accept, store and transfer data and instructions that are being used immediately by the CPU ?A. microprocessors B. registers C. ROM chips D. data buses |
Q343 Why is the width of a data bus so important to the processing speed of a computer ?A. The narrower it, is the greater the the computer's processing speed B. The wider it is , the more data that can fit into main memory C. The wider it is , the greater the computer's processing speed D. The wider it is, the slower the computer's processing speed |
Q344 Which of the following is not true of a magnetic disk ?A. Users can easily update records by writing over the old data B. It provides only sequential access to stored data C. It is expensive relative to magnetic tape D. It does not provide an automatic audit trial |
Q345 The first mechanical computer designed by Charles Babage was called :A. Analytical Engine B. Abacus C. Calculator D. Processor |
Q346 The modern abacus which uses small beads strung on conting frames is still being used in some oriental countries like China and Japan, How would you classify this calculator ?A. analog B. hybrid C. digital D. electrical |
Q347 Which of the following is true of the digital computers ?A. It represents the decimal numbers through a string of binary digit B. It is used primarlily in scientific applications C. It is less accurate than the analog computer D. All of the above |
Q348 Which of the following is not true of primary storage ?A. It represents the decimal numbers through a string of binary digits B. It stores operating-system programs C. It stores data while they are being processed by the CPU D. It stores the bulk of data used by a computer application |
Q349 The technique of placing software or programs in a ROM semiconductor chip is called :A. PROM B. EPROM C. firm ware D. microprocessor |
Q350 IBM 7000 digital computerA. belongs to second generation B. uses VLSI C. employs semi conductor memory D. has modular construction |