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751.

The operator precedence in Java is in the order

A. arithmetic operation, increment and decrement operation, comprassion, logical operation and assignment operation.
B. increment and decrement operation, arithmetic operation, comparison, logical operation and assignment operation.
C. comparison, arithmetic operation, increment and decrement operation, logical operation and assignment operation.
D. arithmetic operation, comparison operation, increment and decrement operation, logical operation and assignment operation.
Answer» C. comparison, arithmetic operation, increment and decrement operation, logical operation and assignment operation.
752.

Which has volatile memory?

A. Magnetic tape
B. RAM
C. Diskette
D. Hard disk
Answer» C. Diskette
753.

Assertion (A): The variable name 5KING is not valid in Fortran 77.Reason (R): In Fortran 77 the first character of a variable name must be an alphabet.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct R is wrong
D. A is wrong R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
754.

Which of the following integer expressions is correct in Pascal?

A. #NAME?
B. A div B * mod C
C. A - 4.0
D. A / B + D
Answer» B. A div B * mod C
755.

Cache memory size is about

A. a few KB
B. about 500 KB
C. about 1 MB
D. about 50 MB
Answer» B. about 500 KB
756.

DMA stands for direct memory access.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
757.

Assertion (A): Mnemonics are used in assembly level program. Reason (R): Computer cannot understand mnemonics.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct R is wrong
D. A is wrong R is correct
Answer» C. A is correct R is wrong
758.

Consider the following rules in Fortran A signed or unsigned real variable name or a real constant is a real expression.Two real expressions connected by an arithmetic operator is a real expression.A real variable or constant exponential by an integer constant or integer variable is not valid Which of the above are correct?

A. All
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
759.

Which of the following is not a valid variable name in C?

A. p o, t
B. p o t
C. po_t
D. p_ot
Answer» B. p o t
760.

Which of the following expressions is invalid in Fortran?

A. IA + IB
B. IB * IC / ID
C. IA * B
D. #NAME?
Answer» D. #NAME?
761.

ALU 1C 74181 can accept two words each having

A. 2 bits
B. 4 bits
C. 8 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer» C. 8 bits
762.

Which of the following is not a valid integer constant in C (for 16 bit)?

A. 321
B. -162
C. -65321
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
763.

An instruction using immediate addressing mode in 8085 is

A. 2 bytes long
B. 3 bytes long
C. 2 or 3 bytes long
D. 1 or 2 or 3 bytes long
Answer» E.
764.

Assuming that k is an integer what would the result of following expression in Ck = 2* 3 / 5 + 4 / 4 + 8 - 2 - 4 / 8

A. 8
B. 7
C. 7.5
D. zero
Answer» B. 7
765.

Consider the following program in Pascal X = 2.57X = (X + 0.06) * 10I = TRUNC (X)X = IX = X / 10.0 The final value of X would be

A. 2
B. 2.6
C. 2.63
D. 26.3
Answer» C. 2.63
766.

Incompatibility between memory and I/O device may be due to

A. timing according to which data transfer is to take place
B. electrical characteristics of the two devices
C. format of data transfer
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
767.

If the absolute value of a number is less than decimal 1, the sign of exponent in floating point representation is

A. zero
B. negative
C. zero or negative
D. positive
Answer» D. positive
768.

Assertion (A): C allows the use of logical operators, AND, OR, NOT.Reason (R): C has logical operators as well as bitwise operators like AND, OR etc.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct R is wrong
D. A is wrong R is correct
Answer» C. A is correct R is wrong
769.

Let JCOKE = 98 and LPEPSI = 42 Consider the statement IF (JCOKE - 3 * LPEPSI) 5, 6, 75 JCOKE = JCOKE + 56 JCOKE = JCOKE + 87 JCOKE = JCOKE + 11 The value of JCOKE after the execution of above statement will be

A. 103
B. 106
C. 109
D. none of the above
Answer» B. 106
770.

To evaluate X = (A + B + 1.2) * (A + B - C) the sequence of operation is

A. + + + - * =
B. * + + + - =
C. + + - * + =
D. - + + + * =
Answer» B. * + + + - =
771.

Fortran 77 has six arithmetic operators.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
772.

Assertion (A): A dynamic RAM chip has much smaller cell than a static RAM chip.Reason (R): In dynamic RAM one bit of information is stored as the charge on a capacitor.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct R is wrong
D. A is wrong R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
773.

Which of the following is not a valid real constant in C?

A. 1.2 e 2.0
B. -2.3 e - 2
C. -2.3 E 2
D. -2.3 e 2
Answer» D. -2.3 e 2
774.

EEPROM permits

A. read operation only
B. read and byte erase operations
C. read, byte erase and byte write operations
D. read, byte erase, byte write and chip erase operations
Answer» E.
775.

In 8085 which addressing mode is also called inherent addressing?

A. Direct
B. Register
C. Implicit
D. Immediate
Answer» D. Immediate
776.

The language PL / I has

A. one character set having 60 characters
B. one character set having 48 characters
C. one character set having 60 characters and another character set having 48 character
D. none of the above
Answer» B. one character set having 48 characters
777.

For the floating point numbers 1.81 x 10-29 and 0.0152 x 1018 the normalised forms are

A. 0.181 x 10-28 and 0.152 x 1017 respectively
B. 18.1 x 10-30 and 0.152 x 1017 respectively
C. 0.181 x 10-28 and 1.52 x 1016 respectively
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 18.1 x 10-30 and 0.152 x 1017 respectively
778.

Consider the following expressions in Java int a, b, c, a = 40;b = a++ ;c = ++a ;Now the values of a, b, c are

A. 42, 40, 42 respectively
B. 42, 42, 42 respectively
C. 40, 42, 42 respectively
D. 40, 40, 42 respectively
Answer» B. 42, 42, 42 respectively
779.

Consider the following statements for 8085 The most significant 8 bits of address are transmitted on the 8 lines on which data is transmitted.Eight pins are dedicated to transmit the most significant 8 bits of memory address.The least significant 8 bits of address are transmitted on the lines on which data is transmitted.The data and leass significant 8 bits are transmitted at different points in time.Which of the above statements are correct?

A. all
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 only
780.

Which of the following is not treated as hexadecimal constant by assembler in 8085?

A. 64 H
B. 5 AFH
C. AFH
D. OCFH
Answer» D. OCFH
781.

The expression A2 + B2 - 3 AB when written is Pascal should be written as

A. A * A + B * B - 3 A * B
B. A * A + B * B - 3.0 A * B
C. A * A + B * B - 3.0 * A * B
D. A * A + B * A - 3 * A * B
Answer» D. A * A + B * A - 3 * A * B
782.

The normalised form of 1.81 x 10-11 is

A. 18.1 x 10-12
B. 18.1 x 10-13
C. 0.181 x 10-10
D. 0.0181 x 10-9
Answer» D. 0.0181 x 10-9
783.

In 8085 microprocessor with memory mapped I/O which of the following is true?

A. I/O devices have 16 bit addresses
B. I/O devices are accessed during IN and OUT instructions
C. There can be a maximum of 256 input and 256 output devices
D. Logic operations can not be performed
Answer» B. I/O devices are accessed during IN and OUT instructions
784.

In 8085 the pins for + 5 V input and ground are

A. 20 and 40 respectively
B. 40 and 20 respectively
C. 1 and 2 respectively
D. 1 and 1 respectively
Answer» C. 1 and 2 respectively
785.

Assertion (A): Static RAMS are used where speed of operation is of primary concern.Reason (R): Dynamic RAM has lower cost per bit than static RAM.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct R is wrong
D. A is wrong R is correct
Answer» C. A is correct R is wrong
786.

Which of the following is not a general purpose peripheral?

A. I/O port
B. Programmable interrupt controller
C. Programmable CRT controller
D. Programmable interval timer
Answer» D. Programmable interval timer
787.

The length of character constant P . b b . E . b C . is

A. 9
B. 6
C. 10
D. 7
Answer» D. 7
788.

Which characteristics of a memory chip is called dc characteristics?

A. Organisation
B. Timing characteristics
C. Physical dimensions
D. Power consumption and bus loading
Answer» E.
789.

It is desired to evaluate the expression F = B cos Y + C cos2 Y + A cos3 Y The Pascal equivalent to ensure minimum computer time should be written as

A. F = B * COS (Y) + C * SQR (COS (Y) + A * COS (Y) * COS (Y) * COS (Y)
B. F = B * COS (Y) + C * SQR [COS (Y)] + A * COS (Y) * SQR [COS (Y)]
C. F = B * COS (Y) + C * COS(Y) * COS (Y) + A * COS (Y) * COS (Y) * COS (Y)
D. X = COS(Y)Z = SQR (X)F = B * X + C * Z + A * X * Z
Answer» E.
790.

A microprocessor needs memory chips and input-output chip to form a microcomputer.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D. 2
Answer» B.
791.

If PRIN = 200.0 and BINT = 0.0525 the result of expression INCOME = PRIN * (1 + BINT) will be

A. 210
B. 210.5
C. 210.5
D. 210.5
Answer» B. 210.5
792.

The number of interrupt lines in 8085 is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» E.
793.

The character set of Fortran 77 includes lower case alphabets a to z.

A. 1
B.
C. RAM
D. UVEPROM
Answer» C. RAM
794.

Which of the following is invalid in Basic?

A. A ** B - C
B. 5.2 ** 4.3
C. 5.2 ** (- 4.3)
D. (- 5.2) ** (4.3)
Answer» E.
795.

Which of the following is not a valid real constant?

A. -73.1
B. 10251,3
C. 10.23
D. -5.7381
Answer» C. 10.23
796.

Which is not a valid Java variable

A. lot
B. c 1t
C. s $ 2
D. 2 s $
Answer» E.
797.

If X = 2.5 and Y = 2.5, which of the following expressions would give the result as 5/7?

A. X + 2.5 / Y + 3.0
B. (X + 2.5) / Y + 4.5
C. (X + 2.5) / (Y + 4.5)
D. (X + 2.5) / Y + 3.5
Answer» D. (X + 2.5) / Y + 3.5
798.

Which of the following is not a valid real variable in FORTRAN 77?

A. ANUT
B. MONEY
C. A MONEY
D. BS
Answer» C. A MONEY
799.

Consider the following C program int ramfloat alpha, gammaram = 6400alpha = 0.562gamma = alpha * ram + 1Now consider the following statements about this program ram is an integer variablealpha, gamma are real variables*, + are arithmetic operators0.562 may be an integer constant or real constant Which of the above are correct?

A. All
B. 1, 2, 3 only
C. 2, 3, 4 only
D. 1, 2, 4 only
Answer» C. 2, 3, 4 only
800.

Which of the following is a valid variable in FORTRAN 77?

A. 0.125
B. ALPHA -3
C. ALPHA 3
D. BALPHAC
Answer» D. BALPHAC