Computer Fundamentals MCQs > FREE SET - 9

	1. What was the name of the first stored program electronic computer which was built in 1949 at Cambridge University in England?
	A EDVAC B EDSAC C UNIVAC D MARK-I Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	2. The storage locations in the interal storage of a CPU are called
	A contents B addresses C locations D mask Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	3. Modems use ___________ transmission.
	A Synchronous B Asynchronous C Timed interval D PPP Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	4. Which is used to provide the sight information to the right person at the right time for proper decision making?
	A DBMS B MIS C ISO D PSO Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	5. Most disk drives have a single read write head for each disk surface. What is the advantage of suing multiple heads on each movable access arm?
	A Reduced seek time B Less latency time C Reduced search time D Less disk speed Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	6. A floppy disk contains
	A Circular tracks only B Sectors only C Both circular tracks and sector D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	7. A 32 bit microprocessor has the word length equal to
	A 2 bytes B 32 bytes C 4 bytes D 8 bytes Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	8. In simplex transmission
	A Data format is simple B Data transmission is one way C Data can be transmitted to small distances only D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	9. Which component stores an electrical charge?
	A diode B rectifier C capacitor D resistor Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	10. Each model of a computer has a unique
	A Assembly language B Machine language C High level language D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	11. A flat-bed plotter uses a pen which moves in two directions across a piece of paper fixed on a flat-bed. Can you tell who controls the movements of this pen?
	A microfilm B microfiche C film card D COM Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	12. The desirable characteristic(s) of a memory system is (are)
	A speed and reliability B low power consumption C durability and compactness D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	13. What type of magnetic material is normally used in bubble memories?
	A Magnetic core B Cobalt C Garnet D Metallic Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	14. When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
	A dip switches B CONFIG.SYS C jumper settings D motherboard BIOS Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	15. Which of the following registers hold the information before it goes to the decoder
	A control register B data register C accumulator D address register Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	16. A typical modern computer uses
	A LSI chips B Vacuum tubes C Valves D All the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	17. Who was the father of Punched Card Processing?
	A J Presper Eckert B Charles Babbage C Dr. Herman Hollerith D Blaise Pascal Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	18. A 'number crunching' computer is one that can handle
	A large spreadsheets B large alphanumeric data C large volume of numbers D only numbers Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	19. What is meant by the term RAM?
	A Memory which can only be read B Memory which can be both read and written to C Memory which is used for permanent storage D Memory which can only be written to Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	20. Magnetic tape can serve as :
	A secondary-storage media B output media C input media D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	21. The data recording area between the blank gaps on magnetic tape is called :
	A Record B Block C Field D Database Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	22. Resistance is measured in ?
	A Volts B Amps C Watts D Ohms Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	23. What is the name given to the specialized storage element in the processor unit of a computer which is used as a "scratch pad" during processing operations?
	A storage register B primary memory C cache memory D accumulator Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	24. Which of the following statements is true?
	A Analysts usually work alone and sometimes as part of a team B Most systems projects are completed in 6 to 12 weeks C An analyst's primary concern is the development of software D Analysts evaluate data flow through an organization Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	25. An advantage of blocking a tape is that
	A additional processing time is consumed B the direct file method can be emulated C tapes contain less data and longer tapes D less tape is used to store the same amount of data Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	26. Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as
	A Paper tape B Magnetic tape C Punched paper tape D Card punch Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	27. A code which uses more bits for each character then what is necessary is known as
	A Hollerith code B Gray code C Redundant code D Mnemonics Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	28. Access time in a computer memory is the time required to
	A Locate the stored data B Retrieve the stored data C Both locate and retrieve the data D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	29. On a dot matrix printer, you should never lubricate which part?
	A carriage rails B printhead pins C paper advance bearings D carriage bearings Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	30. 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 Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	31. Which of the following is not an alternative name for primary memory?
	A Main memory B Primary storage C Internal storage D Mass storage Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	32. Which of the following is not used in the storage phase of a computer-based information system?
	A Magnetic B Keyboard C Diskette D Hard disk Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	33. When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?
	A Day time B High humidity C Low humidity D Night time Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	34. 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 Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	35. An AND gate
	A implements logic addition B is equivalent to a series switching circuit C is an any-or all gate D is equivalent to a parallel switching circuit Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	36. CD-ROM is a
	A Semiconductor memory B Memory register C Magnetic memory D None of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	37. Which is the acronym for Algol Extended for Design.
	A AFIPS B ADP C AED D CAI Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	38. When connecting a ribbon cable to a connector, how do you know which direction to plug it in?
	A The red line in the cable goes to the highest pin number B The colored line in the cable goes to pin #1 C It does not matter D The blue or red line in the cable goes away from the power connector Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	39. Which of the following are often used to ensure that data has been accurately input to the computer?
	A digitizers B light pens C keyboards D input controls Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	40. Regarding a VDU, which statement is more correct?
	A It is an output device B It is an input device C It is a peripheral device D It is a hardware item Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	41. The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as
	A memory cycle time B memory access time C transmission time D waiting time Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	42. One of the major components of a PC is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) which can be best described as:
	A The device that sends the monitor signals telling it what to display B The area that regulates all of the system power usage C The area where ail the of the Basic input/output routines are stored D The area where all of the processing takes place Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	43. The flow and timing to data to and from the microprocessor is regulated by
	A control pins B address pins C data pins D power pins Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	44. The total number of messages handled by a computerized telephone system on a daily basis is an example of:
	A Frequency B Updating C Volume D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	45. Which memory is non-volatile and may be written only once?
	A RAM B EE-ROM C RAM D PROM Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	46. A random access data storage device which gives rapid access to data is
	A Magnetic tape B Punched card C Disk storage unit D Buffer Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	47. Suppose that the power lamp is on, but the printer will not print. What can you do to correct the problem?
	A Make sure the printer is on line B Replace the AC line fuse C Turn the printer on and off D Replace the ribbon Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	48. Which term is used to describe RAM?
	A Dynamic RAM (DRAM) B Static RAM (SRAM) C Video RAM (VRAM) D All of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	49. How many addresses are required for 25 x 40 video RAM?
	A 2000 B 1920 C 1000 D 2000 Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	50. RAM is also known as
	A Read-only memory B Programmable read-only memory C Read/Write memory D Erasable programmable read-only memory Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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