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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
RAM is used as a short memory because it is |
| A. | Volatile |
| B. | Has small capacity |
| C. | Is very expensive |
| D. | Is programmable |
| Answer» B. Has small capacity | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is the coding of data so that is can't be easily understood if intercepted. |
| A. | Barcode |
| B. | Decoder |
| C. | Encryption |
| D. | Mnemonics |
| Answer» D. Mnemonics | |
| 3. |
The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is |
| A. | Architecture |
| B. | Networks |
| C. | Graphics |
| D. | Designing |
| Answer» B. Networks | |
| 4. |
A device invented by Dr. Bobeck in 1966, for mass storage of data is |
| A. | Punched paper tape |
| B. | Magnetic bubble storage |
| C. | Magnetic tape |
| D. | Magnetic disk |
| Answer» C. Magnetic tape | |
| 5. |
A memory that holds micro programs is |
| A. | Core memory |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | Control memory |
| Answer» C. RAM | |
| 6. |
A number which is stored and processed but not in the standard exponential form is called |
| A. | Floating point number |
| B. | Fixed point number |
| C. | Octal number |
| D. | Decimal number |
| Answer» C. Octal number | |
| 7. |
The report card and merit list forms the |
| A. | Output data |
| B. | Data processing |
| C. | Central Processing |
| D. | Input data |
| Answer» B. Data processing | |
| 8. |
A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as |
| A. | Dynamic memory |
| B. | Static memory |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | EEPROM |
| Answer» C. RAM | |
| 9. |
A stand-alone system which produces one page of printed output at a time is |
| A. | Page printer |
| B. | Line printer |
| C. | Laser printer |
| D. | Dot matrix printer |
| Answer» B. Line printer | |
| 10. |
A path by which communication is achieved between a central processor and other devices is called |
| A. | Audit trail |
| B. | Network |
| C. | Bus |
| D. | Channel |
| Answer» D. Channel | |
| 11. |
Computer memory consists of |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | PROM |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which programming language is based on Algol 60. |
| A. | PILOT |
| B. | SNOBOL |
| C. | ADA |
| D. | SIMULA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
An operating system intended for use on microprocessor based systems that support a single user is |
| A. | PC-DOS |
| B. | MS-DOS |
| C. | UNIX |
| D. | CP/M |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Compression of digital data for efficient storage is |
| A. | Buffer |
| B. | CPU |
| C. | Packing |
| D. | Field |
| Answer» D. Field | |
| 15. |
A notation used to express clearly on algorithm is known as |
| A. | Algorithmic language |
| B. | Assembly language |
| C. | Machine language |
| D. | High level language |
| Answer» B. Assembly language | |
| 16. |
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen. |
| A. | Mouse |
| B. | Light pen |
| C. | Joystick |
| D. | Plotter |
| Answer» C. Joystick | |
| 17. |
A compiler means |
| A. | A person who compiles source programs |
| B. | The same thing as a programmer |
| C. | Keypunch operator |
| D. | A program which translates source program into object program |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Compilers and interpreters are themselves |
| A. | High-level language |
| B. | Codes |
| C. | Programs |
| D. | Mnemonics |
| Answer» D. Mnemonics | |
| 19. |
Which is another name for functional language? |
| A. | Machine |
| B. | Application language |
| C. | Low-level language |
| D. | High-level language |
| Answer» C. Low-level language | |
| 20. |
A storage system for small amounts of data is |
| A. | Magnetic card |
| B. | Magnetic tape |
| C. | Punched card |
| D. | Optical mark reader |
| Answer» B. Magnetic tape | |
| 21. |
A device for converting handwritten impressions into coded characters & positional coordinates for input to a computer is |
| A. | Touch panel |
| B. | Mouse |
| C. | Wand |
| D. | Writing tablet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Which of the following can store information in the form of microscopic pits on metal disks. |
| A. | Laser disks |
| B. | Tape cassettes |
| C. | RAM cartridge |
| D. | Punched cards |
| Answer» B. Tape cassettes | |
| 23. |
A modern digital computer has |
| A. | Extremely high speed |
| B. | Large memory |
| C. | Almost unlimited array |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 24. |
The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called |
| A. | Software |
| B. | Humanware |
| C. | Firmware |
| D. | Hardware |
| Answer» C. Firmware | |
| 25. |
The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is |
| A. | ALU |
| B. | CPU |
| C. | Input-Output device |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 26. |
Which is a unit representing the no bits of discrete. |
| A. | Baud |
| B. | Byte |
| C. | Bit |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Byte | |
| 27. |
A language which is close to that used within the computer is |
| A. | High-level language |
| B. | Assembly language |
| C. | Low-level language |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 28. |
Which of the following is intended to be used in all applications runs on mainframe computers. |
| A. | LOGO |
| B. | APL |
| C. | PL/1 |
| D. | OCCAM |
| Answer» D. OCCAM | |
| 29. |
The complete picture of data stored in database is known as |
| A. | Record |
| B. | Schema |
| C. | System flowchart |
| D. | DBMS |
| Answer» C. System flowchart | |
| 30. |
The first generation of computers available was based on the bit micro processors. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 64 |
| Answer» C. 16 | |
| 31. |
A type of channel used to connect a central processor and peripherals which uses multipling is known as |
| A. | Modem |
| B. | Network |
| C. | Multiplexer |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 32. |
Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as |
| A. | Mnemonics |
| B. | Bar code |
| C. | Decoder |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Decoder | |
| 33. |
Any device that performs signal conversion is |
| A. | Modulator |
| B. | Modem |
| C. | Keyboard |
| D. | Plotter |
| Answer» B. Modem | |
| 34. |
A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master is |
| A. | Cylinder |
| B. | Cluster |
| C. | Surface |
| D. | Track |
| Answer» C. Surface | |
| 35. |
A hybrid computer uses a _____ to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals. |
| A. | Modulator |
| B. | Demodulator |
| C. | Modem |
| D. | Decoder |
| Answer» D. Decoder | |
| 36. |
A device designed to read information encoded into a small plastic card is |
| A. | Magnetic tape |
| B. | Badge reader |
| C. | Tape puncher |
| D. | Card puncher |
| Answer» C. Tape puncher | |
| 37. |
A program that converts computer data into some code system other than the normal one is known as |
| A. | Encoder |
| B. | Simulation |
| C. | Emulator |
| D. | Coding |
| Answer» B. Simulation | |
| 38. |
Which language was devised by Dr. Seymour Aubrey Papert? |
| A. | APL |
| B. | COBOL |
| C. | LOGO |
| D. | FORTRAN |
| Answer» D. FORTRAN | |
| 39. |
Data division is the third division of a _____ program. |
| A. | COBOL |
| B. | BASIC |
| C. | PASCAL |
| D. | FORTH |
| Answer» B. BASIC | |
| 40. |
Most important advantage of an IC is its |
| A. | Easy replacement in case of circuit failure |
| B. | Extremely high reliability |
| C. | Reduced cost |
| D. | Low power consumption |
| Answer» C. Reduced cost | |
| 41. |
An optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media is |
| A. | O.M.R |
| B. | Punch card reader |
| C. | Optical scanners |
| D. | Magnetic tape |
| Answer» B. Punch card reader | |
| 42. |
A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as |
| A. | Pulse code modulation |
| B. | Pulse stretcher |
| C. | Query processing |
| D. | Queue management |
| Answer» B. Pulse stretcher | |
| 43. |
The list of coded instructions is called |
| A. | Computer program |
| B. | Algorithm |
| C. | Flowchart |
| D. | Utility programs |
| Answer» B. Algorithm | |
| 44. |
Which output device is used for translating information from a computer into pictorial form on paper. |
| A. | Mouse |
| B. | Plotter |
| C. | Touch panel |
| D. | Card punch |
| Answer» C. Touch panel | |
| 45. |
Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as |
| A. | Floppy disk |
| B. | Hard disk |
| C. | Backing store |
| D. | Punched card |
| Answer» D. Punched card | |
| 46. |
A program that is employed in the development, repair or enhancement of other programs is known as |
| A. | System software |
| B. | Software tool |
| C. | Applications program |
| D. | Utility program |
| Answer» C. Applications program | |
| 47. |
Which is a machine-oriented high-level language for the GEC 4080 series machines. |
| A. | LOGO |
| B. | SNOBOL |
| C. | Babbage |
| D. | ALGOL |
| Answer» D. ALGOL | |
| 48. |
The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely used Intel |
| A. | 8080 microprocessor |
| B. | 8085 microprocessor |
| C. | 8086 microprocessor |
| D. | 8082 microprocessor |
| Answer» B. 8085 microprocessor | |
| 49. |
Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard? |
| A. | Joystick |
| B. | Light pen |
| C. | Mouse |
| D. | Touch |
| Answer» D. Touch | |
| 50. |
ASCII stands for |
| A. | American standard code for information interchange |
| B. | All purpose scientific code for information interchange |
| C. | American security code for information interchange |
| D. | American Scientific code for information interchange |
| Answer» B. All purpose scientific code for information interchange | |