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This section includes 1088 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Technical Programming knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 651. |
A family of polynomial block codes designed to correct burst errors is known as |
| A. | Bar codes |
| B. | Gray codes |
| C. | Fire codes |
| D. | mnemonics codes |
| Answer» D. mnemonics codes | |
| 652. |
Which of the following is a set of general purpose internal registers? |
| A. | stack |
| B. | scratch pad |
| C. | accumulator |
| D. | status register |
| Answer» C. accumulator | |
| 653. |
What is the name of the chip which has more than once processor on it? |
| A. | Parallel chip |
| B. | Multi-processor chip |
| C. | Transputer |
| D. | Parallel processor |
| Answer» D. Parallel processor | |
| 654. |
What digits are representative of all binary numbers? |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» D. 3 | |
| 655. |
A device which converts human readable data into machine language is |
| A. | Card reader |
| B. | Card punch |
| C. | Punched paper tape |
| D. | Character reader |
| Answer» E. | |
| 656. |
The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its. |
| A. | secondary storage |
| B. | main storage |
| C. | ALU |
| D. | logic unit |
| Answer» C. ALU | |
| 657. |
A device or system not directly connected to the CPU is |
| A. | On-line |
| B. | Keyboard |
| C. | Memory |
| D. | Off-line |
| Answer» E. | |
| 658. |
Which of the following is usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period? |
| A. | Batch |
| B. | Patch |
| C. | Project |
| D. | Word |
| Answer» D. Word | |
| 659. |
In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called: |
| A. | tracks |
| B. | blocks |
| C. | pages |
| D. | sectors |
| Answer» D. sectors | |
| 660. |
Which of the following is a non-impact printer? |
| A. | Daisy wheel printer |
| B. | Drum printer |
| C. | Laser printer |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 661. |
Everything computer does is controlled by its |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | CPU |
| D. | Storage devices |
| Answer» D. Storage devices | |
| 662. |
Pick out the wrong statement. |
| A. | Information stored in RAM can be changed by over writing it |
| B. | Information stored in ROM cannot be changed by overwriting |
| C. | Information can be stored in any location of RAM |
| D. | Computer main memory can be accessed only sequentially |
| Answer» E. | |
| 663. |
Data System management has long-term viability as a separate business function because |
| A. | 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 664. |
What is meant by computer literacy? |
| A. | Knowing what a computer can and cannot do |
| B. | Ability to write computer programs |
| C. | Knowing computer related vocabulary |
| D. | Ability to assemble computers |
| Answer» B. Ability to write computer programs | |
| 665. |
The disk concept for reducing time lost from rotational delay is: |
| A. | fixed block addressing |
| B. | cylinder, track, sector data |
| C. | staggered addressing |
| D. | graduated block identification |
| Answer» D. graduated block identification | |
| 666. |
CD-ROM is a |
| A. | Semiconductor memory |
| B. | Memory register |
| C. | Magnetic memory |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 667. |
While buying a PC system, you should first |
| A. | shop for application programs |
| B. | identify your hardware components |
| C. | define your computing needs |
| D. | call for tenders |
| Answer» D. call for tenders | |
| 668. |
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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 669. |
The first movie with terrific computer animation and graphics was released in 1982. What was its name? |
| A. | Star Wars |
| B. | Tron |
| C. | Forbidden Planet |
| D. | Dark Star |
| Answer» C. Forbidden Planet | |
| 670. |
Which of the following is not an alternative name for primary memory? |
| A. | Main memory |
| B. | Primary storage |
| C. | Internal storage |
| D. | Mass storage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 671. |
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 |
| Answer» D. EPROM chip | |
| 672. |
In 1830, Charles Babbage disigned a machine called the Analytical Engine which he showed at the Paris Exhibition. In which year was it exhibited? |
| A. | 1820 |
| B. | 1860 |
| C. | 1875 |
| D. | 1855 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 673. |
What is the name of the memory card which is conceptually related to the smart card but is similar to the video disk? |
| A. | Laser card |
| B. | Master card |
| C. | Visa |
| D. | Optical card |
| Answer» B. Master card | |
| 674. |
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 documents arent used |
| Answer» D. Source documents arent used | |
| 675. |
The computers that we use are digital whereas we live in an analog world which means that we have to translate analog data into digital data. What is the name of the circuit which helps us in this conversion? |
| A. | D/A converter |
| B. | A/D converter |
| C. | Voice recognition |
| D. | Adapter |
| Answer» C. Voice recognition | |
| 676. |
Which of the following is not a sequence storage device? |
| A. | Magnetic disk |
| B. | Magnetic tape |
| C. | Paper tape |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Magnetic tape | |
| 677. |
Which of the following memories needs refresh? |
| A. | SRAM |
| B. | DRAM |
| C. | ROM |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. ROM | |
| 678. |
Which of the following Indian companies designs and manufactures super- computers? |
| A. | C-DOT |
| B. | C-DAC |
| C. | CMC |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. CMC | |
| 679. |
The operation of a digital computer is based on _____ principle. |
| A. | counting |
| B. | measuring |
| C. | electronic |
| D. | logical |
| Answer» B. measuring | |
| 680. |
A prefix for billion which is equal to _____ is called as billi. |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 10000 |
| C. | 1000 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 681. |
When used with I/O devices, the term intelligent implies |
| A. | a color output capability |
| B. | speech processing capability |
| C. | high speed printing capability |
| D. | feature to support offline and online tasks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 682. |
In which year was the PC voted 'The Machine of the Year's by the American Time magazine? |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1983 |
| D. | 1987 |
| Answer» D. 1987 | |
| 683. |
Which of the following is non-impact printer? |
| A. | Drum printer |
| B. | Line printer |
| C. | Chain printer |
| D. | Laser printer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 684. |
The binary equivalent of the Hexadecimal number 7BD is |
| A. | 11110111101 |
| B. | 111010111101 |
| C. | 101110111101 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. 111010111101 | |
| 685. |
A CPU's processing power is measured in: |
| A. | IPS |
| B. | CIPS |
| C. | MIPS |
| D. | nano-seconds |
| Answer» D. nano-seconds | |
| 686. |
Which was the first computer to use transistors instead of vacuum tubes? |
| A. | Intel-650 |
| B. | Burroughs E-101 |
| C. | Datamatic-1000 |
| D. | IBM-1401 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 687. |
Which of the following is associated with networks? |
| A. | Download, node |
| B. | Star topology |
| C. | Point-to-Point |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 688. |
The punched card used in the IBM System/3 contains |
| A. | 80 columns |
| B. | 120 columns |
| C. | 96 columns |
| D. | 126 columns |
| Answer» D. 126 columns | |
| 689. |
In the IBM PC-AT, what do the words AT stand for? |
| A. | Additional terminals |
| B. | Advance technology |
| C. | Applied technology |
| D. | Advanced terminology |
| Answer» C. Applied technology | |
| 690. |
A microprocessor integrates the arithmetic logic and control circuitry of a computer into one chip. The first microprocessor was built by a group of engineers at the Intel Corpn. Can you tell who headed this group? |
| A. | Victor Poor |
| B. | Stan Mazor |
| C. | Marcian E. (Ted) Hoff |
| D. | Seymour Cray |
| Answer» D. Seymour Cray | |
| 691. |
If the processor of a computer does not have a direct and unassisted access to data items, these items are said to be |
| A. | offline |
| B. | remote |
| C. | disconnected |
| D. | detached |
| Answer» B. remote | |
| 692. |
Primary storage is _____as compared to secondary storage. |
| A. | Slow and inexpensive |
| B. | Fast and inexpensive |
| C. | Fast and expensive |
| D. | Slow and expensive |
| Answer» D. Slow and expensive | |
| 693. |
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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 694. |
The primary advantage of key-to-tape data-entry systems is: |
| A. | A large percentage of editing can be performed at the time of data entry |
| B. | Key verification is easily performed |
| C. | The tape is reusable |
| D. | Keying errors can be detected as they occur |
| Answer» D. Keying errors can be detected as they occur | |
| 695. |
What is the name of the computer terminal which gives paper printout? |
| A. | Display screen |
| B. | Soft copy terminal |
| C. | Hard copy terminal |
| D. | Plotter |
| Answer» D. Plotter | |
| 696. |
Which of the following persons probably has the least amount of technical knowledge? |
| A. | User |
| B. | Computer Operator |
| C. | System Analyst |
| D. | Programmer |
| Answer» B. Computer Operator | |
| 697. |
The technique designed to support the effective access of micro-filmed data is: |
| A. | Microfiche retrieval |
| B. | COM |
| C. | Micrographics |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 698. |
The attribution of human form or qualities to things such as machines or computers is called |
| A. | cybernetics |
| B. | cybernation |
| C. | artificial intelligence |
| D. | anthropomorphism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 699. |
Which of the following is used as storage locations both in the ALU and the control section of a computer? |
| A. | accumulator |
| B. | register |
| C. | adder |
| D. | decoder |
| Answer» C. adder | |
| 700. |
File specification books are created primarily for the use of |
| A. | systems analysts |
| B. | programmers |
| C. | operators |
| D. | managers |
| Answer» C. operators | |