ISYS was originally developed for _______ in the year 1988.

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Microsoft Disk Operating System

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51.	________ devices are also called random-access devices because information is literallyavailable at random or in any order.
A.	Direct- access
B.	Sequential-access
C.	Permanent-access
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Sequential-access

Discussion

52.	_________________ are a series of black and white parallel and adjacent bars withspaces which represent a string of characters.
A.	Instruction register
B.	Program control register
C.	Barcode Readers
D.	Memory Address register
Answer» D. Memory Address register

Discussion

53.	________________ means that their source code is not available.
A.	Fireware
B.	Freeware
C.	Freefall
D.	None of the Above
Answer» C. Freefall

Discussion

54.	If the storage unit can retain the data even after the power is turned off or interrupted, it istermed as
A.	Volatile storage
B.	Non-volatile storage
C.	Temporary storage
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Temporary storage

Discussion

55.	In ________ topology, each device connects to a central point through cables in anetwork.
A.	Bus topology
B.	Star topology
C.	Ring topology
D.	Hybrid topology
Answer» C. Ring topology

Discussion

56.	Which of the following is used as wildcards
A.	/
B.	0
C.	*
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

57.	________is the simplest and most commonly used protocol for downloading/uploading afile from/to a server.
A.	IP
B.	TCP
C.	FTP
D.	Telnet
Answer» D. Telnet

Discussion

58.	The joystick is a ____________ stick that moves the graphic cursor in the direction thestick is moved.
A.	Parallel
B.	Horizontal
C.	Straight
D.	Vertical
Answer» E.

Discussion

59.	___________________ consists of a spherical ball, which moves within a socket and hasa stick mounted on it.
A.	Joystick
B.	Trackball
C.	Web Camera
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Trackball

Discussion

60.	There are two types of scanners_______________ .
A.	Contact
B.	Laser
C.	Digital
D.	Both (A) and (B)
Answer» E.

Discussion

61.	This class of OS permits multiple users to use the computer and run programs at the sametime
A.	Multiuser
B.	Multitasking
C.	Multithreading
D.	Multiprocessing
Answer» B. Multitasking

Discussion

62.	It is very important for a computer system to have the ability to communicate with theoutside world, _________________.
A.	Receive Data
B.	Send Data
C.	Information
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

63.	Which of the following refers to loading two or more programs in the computer mainmemory and executing them concurrently?
A.	Multitasking
B.	Multiprogramming
C.	Time sharing
D.	Batch processing
Answer» C. Time sharing

Discussion

64.	The ________________is responsible for controlling various computer operations
A.	Memory
B.	Accumulator (AC)
C.	Control Unit
D.	Memory Address Register (MAR)
Answer» D. Memory Address Register (MAR)

Discussion

65.	Memories that can be accessed only in a pre-defined sequence are
A.	Sequential access memories
B.	Direct access memories
C.	Random Access Memories (RAM)
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Direct access memories

Discussion

66.	___________ forms the highest layer of TCP/IP and divides a message over file intosmaller packets which are transmitted over the Internet.
A.	TCP
B.	IP
C.	Telnet
D.	FTP
Answer» B. IP

Discussion

67.	The ___________is responsible for transferring data and instructions from the externalenvironment into the computer system
A.	Output unit
B.	Program control register
C.	Input unit
D.	Memory address register
Answer» D. Memory address register

Discussion

68.	_______________ contact scanners make contact as they are brushed over the printedmatter to be read.
A.	Laser
B.	Digital
C.	Hand-held
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

69.	In plasma type of displays_____________ gas is used.
A.	Ionized
B.	Oxygen
C.	Carbon dioxide
D.	All the above
Answer» B. Oxygen

Discussion

70.	___________________ printers are the oldest print technologies still in activeproduction.
A.	Impact
B.	Ink
C.	Laser
D.	Dot-matrix
Answer» B. Ink

Discussion

71.	The professionals involved in the study and prediction of weather are called____________.
A.	Seer
B.	Doomsayer
C.	Meteorologists
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

72.	The role of semiconductor layer is to add polysilicon layer whose electron mobilityis_____________times higher than that of an amorphous silicon layer.
A.	One-Third
B.	100
C.	110
D.	One-Fourth
Answer» C. 110

Discussion

73.	Keyboard devices are typically classified as _________________ keyboards and specialpurpose keyboards.
A.	Secondary
B.	Primary
C.	User-Defined
D.	General-Purpose
Answer» E.

Discussion

74.	Which of the following language processors converts a high-level language program lineby line into a machine language?
A.	Assembler
B.	Interpreter
C.	Compiler
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

75.	The user moves the ball with the help of the stick that can be moved_________________________, to move and position the cursor in the desired location.
A.	Left
B.	Right
C.	Forward or Backward
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

76.	Microsoft released Windows NT in
A.	1990
B.	1991
C.	1992
D.	1993
Answer» E.

Discussion

77.	The term __________________ is important primarily in that it distinguishes quietprinters from noisy and impact types of printers.
A.	Impact
B.	Non Impact
C.	Force
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Force

Discussion

78.	The first mechanical adding machine was invented by Blaise Pascal in ____________.
A.	1652
B.	1642
C.	1659
D.	1643
Answer» C. 1659

Discussion

79.	_____________ scanners are more versatile and can read data passed near the scanning.
A.	Laser-based
B.	Hand-held
C.	Contact
D.	Either (A) or (B)
Answer» B. Hand-held

Discussion

80.	Scanning devices are input devices used for direct data entry from the source documentinto the ______________________ .
A.	Keyboard
B.	Screen
C.	Computer System
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

81.	_______refer to the LANs connected through high-speed, seamless inter-connectionwithin a ‘metropolitan’ area.
A.	Remote LAN
B.	WAN
C.	MAN
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

82.	The computer system is a dumb and a useless machine if it is not capable ofcommunicating with the________________.
A.	Outside World
B.	Inside World
C.	Specific Locations
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Inside World

Discussion

83.	The process of recording data and information so that it can be retrieved for usewhenever required.
A.	Inputting
B.	Processing
C.	Storing
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Storing

Discussion

84.	A computer primarily constitutes of _____________integral components
A.	Two
B.	Four
C.	Three
D.	Eight
Answer» D. Eight

Discussion

85.	_________________ are based on the use of a series of nozzles for propelling dropletsof printing ink directly on almost any size of paper.
A.	Dot-matrix
B.	Laser Printers
C.	All-in-One Printers
D.	Inkjet Printers
Answer» E.

Discussion

86.	With the help of the _______________ you can capture your images and documents andconvert it into digital formats for easy storage
A.	Scanner
B.	Web Camera
C.	Camera Phone
D.	Videography
Answer» B. Web Camera

Discussion

87.	The first Linux kernel was released to the public in
A.	1990
B.	1991
C.	1992
D.	1993
Answer» C. 1992

Discussion

88.	Another type of impact printer somewhat similar to the daisy-wheel is the _________printer.
A.	Line
B.	Dot-matrix
C.	Inkjet
D.	Either (A) or (B)
Answer» B. Dot-matrix

Discussion

89.	For a 3.5 disk high density disk which has 80 tracks, 18 sectors/tracks, 512bytes/sector,the disk storage capacity is approximately
A.	1.4 MB
B.	1.4 GB
C.	1.4 KB
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. 1.4 GB

Discussion

90.	The ____________ is a pointing device that is much like an inverted mouse.
A.	Joystick
B.	Trackball
C.	USB
D.	Scanning Device
Answer» C. USB

Discussion

91.	Daisy-wheel printer comes in the category of output device and quite similar to______________ .
A.	Keyboards
B.	Typewriters
C.	Lasers
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Lasers

Discussion

92.	A___________ film transistor is comprised of a semiconductor layer.
A.	Thin
B.	Broad
C.	Long
D.	Straight
Answer» B. Broad

Discussion

93.	The _____________ pen is a small input device used to select and display objects on ascreen.
A.	Ink
B.	Magnetic
C.	Light
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

94.	The most popular keyboard used today is the ______ key with a traditional QWERTYlayout.
A.	101
B.	102
C.	103
D.	104
Answer» B. 102

Discussion

95.	Excel also allows you to create documents for the ______________________.
A.	Word
B.	Google
C.	WWW
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

96.	A type of OS that permits multiple programs to be run simultaneously by the samecomputer.
A.	Multithreading
B.	Multiuser
C.	Multitasking
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

97.	This language was developed by Dennis Ritchie of Bell Laboratories in order toimplement the operating system UNIX.
A.	C
B.	C++
C.	Java
D.	LISP
Answer» B. C++

Discussion

98.	ISYS was originally developed for _______ in the year 1988.
A.	Microsoft Windows Operating System
B.	Microsoft Disk Operating System
C.	Linux Operating System
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Linux Operating System

Discussion

99.	An __________ printer would be non-impact as they work through spraying ink or tonerand fusing it to the paper.
A.	Inkjet
B.	Wax
C.	Laser or LED
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

100.	It helps in the proper functioning of computer hardware.
A.	Application Software
B.	Users
C.	Hardware System
D.	System Software
Answer» E.

Discussion

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________ devices are also called random-access devices because information is literallyavailable at random or in any order.

_________________ are a series of black and white parallel and adjacent bars withspaces which represent a string of characters.

________________ means that their source code is not available.

If the storage unit can retain the data even after the power is turned off or interrupted, it istermed as

In ________ topology, each device connects to a central point through cables in anetwork.

Which of the following is used as wildcards

________is the simplest and most commonly used protocol for downloading/uploading afile from/to a server.

The joystick is a ____________ stick that moves the graphic cursor in the direction thestick is moved.

___________________ consists of a spherical ball, which moves within a socket and hasa stick mounted on it.

There are two types of scanners_______________ .

This class of OS permits multiple users to use the computer and run programs at the sametime

It is very important for a computer system to have the ability to communicate with theoutside world, _________________.

Which of the following refers to loading two or more programs in the computer mainmemory and executing them concurrently?

The ________________is responsible for controlling various computer operations

Memories that can be accessed only in a pre-defined sequence are

___________ forms the highest layer of TCP/IP and divides a message over file intosmaller packets which are transmitted over the Internet.

The ___________is responsible for transferring data and instructions from the externalenvironment into the computer system

_______________ contact scanners make contact as they are brushed over the printedmatter to be read.

In plasma type of displays_____________ gas is used.

___________________ printers are the oldest print technologies still in activeproduction.

The professionals involved in the study and prediction of weather are called____________.

The role of semiconductor layer is to add polysilicon layer whose electron mobilityis_____________times higher than that of an amorphous silicon layer.

Keyboard devices are typically classified as _________________ keyboards and specialpurpose keyboards.

Which of the following language processors converts a high-level language program lineby line into a machine language?

The user moves the ball with the help of the stick that can be moved_________________________, to move and position the cursor in the desired location.

Microsoft released Windows NT in

The term __________________ is important primarily in that it distinguishes quietprinters from noisy and impact types of printers.

The first mechanical adding machine was invented by Blaise Pascal in ____________.

_____________ scanners are more versatile and can read data passed near the scanning.

Scanning devices are input devices used for direct data entry from the source documentinto the ______________________ .

_______refer to the LANs connected through high-speed, seamless inter-connectionwithin a ‘metropolitan’ area.

The computer system is a dumb and a useless machine if it is not capable ofcommunicating with the________________.

The process of recording data and information so that it can be retrieved for usewhenever required.

A computer primarily constitutes of _____________integral components

_________________ are based on the use of a series of nozzles for propelling dropletsof printing ink directly on almost any size of paper.

With the help of the _______________ you can capture your images and documents andconvert it into digital formats for easy storage

The first Linux kernel was released to the public in

Another type of impact printer somewhat similar to the daisy-wheel is the _________printer.

For a 3.5 disk high density disk which has 80 tracks, 18 sectors/tracks, 512bytes/sector,the disk storage capacity is approximately

The ____________ is a pointing device that is much like an inverted mouse.

Daisy-wheel printer comes in the category of output device and quite similar to______________ .

A___________ film transistor is comprised of a semiconductor layer.

The _____________ pen is a small input device used to select and display objects on ascreen.

The most popular keyboard used today is the ______ key with a traditional QWERTYlayout.

Excel also allows you to create documents for the ______________________.

A type of OS that permits multiple programs to be run simultaneously by the samecomputer.

This language was developed by Dennis Ritchie of Bell Laboratories in order toimplement the operating system UNIX.

ISYS was originally developed for _______ in the year 1988.

An __________ printer would be non-impact as they work through spraying ink or tonerand fusing it to the paper.

It helps in the proper functioning of computer hardware.