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This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computer Fundamentals knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Tape drive is connected to and controlled by _______ |
A. | Interpreter |
B. | Tape controller |
C. | CPU |
D. | Processor |
Answer» C. CPU | |
2. |
The typical value of data transfer rate is __________ |
A. | 7.7 MB/s |
B. | 6.6 MB/s |
C. | 5.5 MB/s |
D. | 10 MB/s |
Answer» B. 6.6 MB/s | |
3. |
The number of characters/second that can be transmitted to the memory from the tape is denoted by the term. |
A. | Data transfer rate |
B. | Transmission mode |
C. | Transmission rate |
D. | Data mode |
Answer» B. Transmission mode | |
4. |
THE_TYPICAL_VALUE_OF_DATA_TRANSFER_RATE_IS___________?$ |
A. | 7.7 MB/s |
B. | 6.6 MB/s |
C. | 5.5 MB/s |
D. | 10 MB/s |
Answer» B. 6.6 MB/s | |
5. |
Tape_drive_is_connected_to_and_controlled_by________$ |
A. | Interpreter |
B. | Tape controller |
C. | CPU |
D. | Processor |
Answer» C. CPU | |
6. |
The number of characters/second that can be transmitted to the memory from the tape is denoted by the term? |
A. | Data transfer rate |
B. | Transmission mode |
C. | Transmission rate |
D. | Data mode |
Answer» B. Transmission mode | |
7. |
__________________ is the amount of data that can be stored on a given length of tape. |
A. | Storage capacity |
B. | Length |
C. | Data recording density |
D. | Tape density |
Answer» D. Tape density | |
8. |
Which of the following is the correct representation for a storage capacity of a tape? |
A. | Data recording density = Storage capacity |
B. | Length = Storage capacity |
C. | Storage capacity= Length * data recording density |
D. | Storage capacity= Length + data recording density |
Answer» D. Storage capacity= Length + data recording density | |
9. |
The dots on the magnetic tape represent ________ |
A. | Binary digits |
B. | Decimal digits |
C. | Hex digits |
D. | Oct digits |
Answer» B. Decimal digits | |
10. |
The magnetic tape is generally a plastic ribbon coated with ______ |
A. | Magnesium oxide |
B. | Chromium dioxide |
C. | Zinc oxide |
D. | Copper oxide |
Answer» C. Zinc oxide | |
11. |
Magnetic tape is a type of _________ access device. |
A. | Sequential |
B. | Direct access |
C. | Step |
D. | Indirect |
Answer» B. Direct access | |
12. |
Secondary storage virtually has an unlimited capacity because the cost per bit is very low. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
13. |
________________ is also called auxiliary storage. |
A. | secondary memory |
B. | tertiary memory |
C. | primary memory |
D. | cache memory |
Answer» B. tertiary memory | |