Computer Awareness (First Test)

Computer Awareness (First Test)

1 - Second Generation computers were developed during
a.1949 to 1955 b.1959 to 1965
c.1960 to 1965 d.1970 to 1990

2 - Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
a. First Generation b.Second Generation
c.Third Generation d.Fourth Generation

3- Which of the following memories has the shortest access time?
A. Cache memory B.Magnetic Bubble memory C.Magnetic core memory D.RAM

4- Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
A. System software B. Application Software
C.Utility Programs D.Operating system

5- The output quality of a printer is measured by
a.Dot per inch b.Dot per sq. inch
c.Dots printed per unit time d.All of above

6- Human beings are referred to as Homosapinens, which device is called Sillico Sapiens?
a.Monitor b.Hardware c.Robot d.Computer

7- A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called a/an
a.Interpreter b.CPU c.Compiler d.Simulator

8- The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
a. Primary memory b.Control section
c.External memory d.Cache memory

9- The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called
a. Read-out b.Read from
c.Read d.All of above

10- Which level language is Assembly Language?

A - High-level programming language B-middle-level programming language
C-low-level programming language D-machine language

11- Verification is process of?
a-Access b-Login
c-Logout d-Authentication

12- A teletypewriter terminal is an example of
a-input devices b-output devices
c-input/output devices d-storage devices

13- Programs used to control system performance are classified as
a-experimental programs b-system programs
c-specialized program d-organized programs

14- System program which performs one simple task is classified as
a- utility programs b-function program
c-compiling program d-enquiry program

15- Devices such as mercury thermometer and kitchen scales are classified as
a-digital devices b-analog devices
c-programmed devices d-signal led devices

16- Large computers with wide range of peripheral devices are classified as
a-mainframe computers b-mini frame computers
c-mainframe processors d-peripheral interface

17 - Set of programs with full set of documentation is considered as
a-database packages b-file package
c-software d-software packages

18- Record of programs recorded as they run is classified as
a-producing a log b-producing enquiry
c-producing dump programs d-producing system functions

19 - Program provides users with grid of rows and columns is classified as
a-spreadsheet b-column grid
c-rows grid d-reliability grid

20- All new programs that are written on erasable programmable read only memory are classified as
a-EEPROM programmer b-EROM programmer
c-PROM programmer d-DROM programmer

21- Cache memory-
a-has greater capacity than RAM b-is faster to access than CPU Registers
c-is permanent storage d-faster to access than RAM e-None of these

22 -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.PROM e. None

23- From which year 5th generation of computers is considered?
A- 1970 B- 1980 C-1990 D-2000

24 - Which of the following is a primary storage device?
a.Magnetic tape b.Magnetic disk c.Optical disk
d. Hard disk e. None of these

25 - Which of the following memories not needs refresh?
a. SRAM b.DRAM c.ROM
d.All of above e.None of these

26 -All of the following are tasks performed by the operating system EXCEPT:
A.managing hardware on the computer.
B.controlling the way application programs work with the CPU.
C.performing housekeeping tasks like file compression and disk defragmentation.
D.providing an interface for users to interact with the computer.

27 - A real-time operating system, as defined in the text, is most likely to be used for:
A.desktop and laptop PCs. B.cell phones and PDAs.
C.supercomputers. D.fuel-injection systems in car engines.

28 - VGA is
a.Video Graphics Array b.Visual Graphics Array
c.Volatile Graphics Array d.Video Graphics Adapter

29 - (11001)₂= ( )₁₀a) 24 b)34 c)25
d)39 e)None of these

30- The MS-DOS operating system is a:
A. graphical user interface, single-task operating system.
B.“user-friendly” multitask operating system.
C.command-driven interface, single-task operating system.
D.graphical user interface that executes in real-time.

31- ____________ is lists of commands that appear on the screen.
A.GUIs B.Icons
C.Menus D.Windows

32 - ____________ is the ability of an operating system to control the activities of multiple programs at the same time.
A.Multitasking B.Streamlining
C.Multi-user D.Simulcasting

33 - All of the following are TRUE of Safe Mode EXCEPT:
A.Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode.
B.Safe Mode loads all nonessential icons.
C.Safe Mode allows users to troubleshoot errors.
D.Safe Mode loads only the most essential devices.

34 - Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions that takes place during the boot-up process?
A.Load operating system > Activate BIOS > Perform POST > Check configuration settings
B.Activate BIOS > Perform POST > Load operating system > Check configuration settings
C.Perform POST > Load operating system > Activate BIOS > Check configuration settings
D.Activate BIOS > Check configuration settings > Perform POST > Load operating system

35 -Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the ____________ process.
A.configuration B.CMOS
C.POST D.ROM

36 – In which utility programs - Add/Remove Programs and Display are found in:
A.System Restore. B.Task Manager.
C.Control Panel. D.Task Scheduler.

37 - Match the following terms with their definitions:

I.Recycle Bin A.also known as the “file extension”

II..rtf B.a file format that can be read by any word processing program

III.“/”, “:”, “\” C.a folder on the desktop where files deleted from the hard drive reside

IV.File type D.helps users manage files and folders

V. Windows Explorer E.path separators

a-C, B, E, A, D b-C, A, E, B, D
c-C, E, D, A, B d-A, D, C, B, E

38 -Where are executed files stored in computer for permanent?

A–RAM B-Hard disk C-Cache D-Any of above

39 - The serial port is used to connect basically _____ and processor.
a)I/O devices b)Speakers
c)Printer d)Monitor

40 - An electronic path, that sends signals from one part of computer to another is ?
a-Logic Gate b-Modem c-Bus d-Serial Port

41 - Which is odd one?

A-Inkjet B-CRT
C-Laser D-Dot Matrix Printers

42- Microsoft office is type of?
A-System software B-Application software
C-Utility Software D-Firmware

43- Which is responsible for communication between Memory and ALU?

A-Keyboard B-RAM
C-Control unit D-USB

44- All devices that are controlled by central processing unit but are not part of it are called
A-peripheral devices B-arithmetic units
C-control unit devices D-main store devices

45 - One nibble is equal to how many bits?

A -4bits B-8 bits D-12 bits E-16 bits

46 - A device in which data is represented by a continuous variable quantity is called
A-analog device B-Digital device C-system programs D-digital program

47 - Small computers that are not microcomputers are classified as
A-micro computers B-mini computers
C-mainframe computers D-mega processors

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