Explore topic-wise MCQs in Technical Programming.

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1001.

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
1002.

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
1003.

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is

A. Architecture
B. Networks
C. Graphics
D. Designing
Answer» B. Networks
1004.

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
1005.

A memory that holds micro programs is

A. Core memory
B. ROM
C. RAM
D. Control memory
Answer» C. RAM
1006.

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
1007.

The report card and merit list forms the

A. Output data
B. Data processing
C. Central Processing
D. Input data
Answer» B. Data processing
1008.

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
1009.

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
1010.

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
1011.

Computer memory consists of

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. PROM
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1012.

Which programming language is based on Algol 60.

A. PILOT
B. SNOBOL
C. ADA
D. SIMULA
Answer» E.
1013.

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.
1014.

Compression of digital data for efficient storage is

A. Buffer
B. CPU
C. Packing
D. Field
Answer» D. Field
1015.

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
1016.

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
1017.

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.
1018.

Compilers and interpreters are themselves

A. High-level language
B. Codes
C. Programs
D. Mnemonics
Answer» D. Mnemonics
1019.

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
1020.

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
1021.

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.
1022.

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
1023.

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
1024.

The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called

A. Software
B. Humanware
C. Firmware
D. Hardware
Answer» C. Firmware
1025.

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
1026.

Which is a unit representing the no bits of discrete.

A. Baud
B. Byte
C. Bit
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Byte
1027.

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
1028.

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
1029.

The complete picture of data stored in database is known as

A. Record
B. Schema
C. System flowchart
D. DBMS
Answer» C. System flowchart
1030.

The first generation of computers available was based on the bit micro processors.

A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 64
Answer» C. 16
1031.

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
1032.

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
1033.

Any device that performs signal conversion is

A. Modulator
B. Modem
C. Keyboard
D. Plotter
Answer» B. Modem
1034.

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
1035.

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
1036.

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
1037.

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
1038.

Which language was devised by Dr. Seymour Aubrey Papert?

A. APL
B. COBOL
C. LOGO
D. FORTRAN
Answer» D. FORTRAN
1039.

Data division is the third division of a _____ program.

A. COBOL
B. BASIC
C. PASCAL
D. FORTH
Answer» B. BASIC
1040.

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
1041.

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
1042.

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
1043.

The list of coded instructions is called

A. Computer program
B. Algorithm
C. Flowchart
D. Utility programs
Answer» B. Algorithm
1044.

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
1045.

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
1046.

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
1047.

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
1048.

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
1049.

Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?

A. Joystick
B. Light pen
C. Mouse
D. Touch
Answer» D. Touch
1050.

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