RRB ALP - Computer Fundamental 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. A computer programmer
A. Does all the thinking for a computer
B. Can enter input data quickly
C. Can operate all types of computer equipments
D. Can draw only flowchart
Answer : A

2. The technology that stores only the essential instructions on a microprocessor chip and thus enhances its speed is referred to as
A. CISC
B. RISC
C. CD-ROM
D. Wi-Fi
Answer : B

3. Machine language is
A. Machine dependent
B. Difficult to program
C. Error prone
D. All of above
Answer : D

4. Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material are also called?
A. Hard disks
B. High-density disks
C. Diskettes
D. Templates
Answer : C

5. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
A. Control section
B. Primary memory
C. External memory
D. Cache memory
Answer : A

6. A computer Program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine language is called a/an
A. Interpreter
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. Simulator
Answer : A

7. Which was the most popular first generation computer?
A. IBM 1650
B. IBM 360
C. IBM 1130
D. IBM 2700
Answer : A

8. Regarding data, computers are very good at
A. store
B. Processing
C. retrieve
D. All of above
Answer : D

9. ALU and Control Unit jointly known as
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. CPU
D. PC
Answer : C

10. Who invented Integrated Circuits?
A. Jack Kilby
B. Robert Noyce
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

11. The two kinds of main memory are:
A. Primary and secondary
B. Random and sequential
C. ROM and RAM
D. All of above
Answer : C

12. Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible?
A. Mini
B. Super computer
C. Micro computer
D. Mainframe
Answer : C

13. Which of the following programming language started from second generation?
A. COBOl
B. BASIC
C. C
D. LISP
Answer : A

14. Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
A. Laser printer
B. Inkjet printer
C. Daisywheel printer
D. Dot matrix printer
Answer : A

15. The computer abbreviation KB usually means
A. Key Block
B. Kernel Boot
C. Kilo Byte
D. Kit Bit
Answer : C

16. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?
A. User logins
B. Passwords
C. Computer keys
D. Access-control software
Answer : B

17. Charles Babbage is considered the father of modern computers because
A. of his difference engine
B. of his analytical engine
C. his concept of input, mill and output
D. All of above
Answer : C

18. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be-
A. Distributed
B. free
C. centralized
D. none of these
Answer : D

19. 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 : B

20. The word Abacus is derived from Abax, a word from
A. Latin language
B. Greek Language
C. Sanskrit language
D. Ancient Egypt
Answer : A

21. Which of the following is the most powerful computers?
A. Mainframe Computer
B. Mini Computers
C. Micro Computers
D. Super Computers
Answer : D

22. The tracks on a disk which can be accessed without repositioning the R/W heads is
A. Surface
B. Cylinder
C. Cluster
D. All of the above
Answer : B

23. Which of the following is not valid statement?
A. Hard is referred to mean something temporary
B. Hard is used to mean something tangible
C. Soft is used to mean something permanent
D. Soft is used to mean something tangible
Answer : B

24. Computer is free from tiresome and boardroom. We call it
A. Accuracy
B. Reliability
C. Diligence
D. Versatility
Answer : C

25. Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for
A. Direct access
B. Sequential access
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

26. Which one is the largest space?
A. kilobyte
B. petabyte
C. terrabyte
D. gigabyte
Answer : B

27. The symbols used in an assembly language are
A. Codes
B. Mnemonics
C. Assembler
D. All of the above
Answer : B

28. What is a compiler?
A. A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
B. A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
C. A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
D. None of the above
Answer : B

29. Registers, which are partially visible to users and used to hold conditional, are known as
A. PC
B. Memory address registers
C. General purpose register
D. Flags
Answer : C

30. Which one is the largest space?
A. kilobyte
B. petabyte
C. terabyte
D. gigabyte
Answer : B

31. A DVD is an example of a (n)-
A. hard disk
B. optical disc
C. output device
D. solid-state storage device
Answer : B

32. ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems.What does EBCDIC stand for?
A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
B. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
C. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
D. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Answer : A

33. Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?
A. Floppy Disk
B. Hard Disk
C. Compact Disk
D. Magneto Optic Disk
Answer : B

34. When was the transistors invented?
A. 1948
B. 1938
C. 1958
D. 1968
Answer : A

35. The ALU of a computer normally contains a number of high speed storage element called
A. Semiconductor memory
B. Registers
C. Hard disks
D. Magnetic disk
Answer : B

36. Which computer was considered the first electronic computer until 1973 when court invalidated the patent?
A. ENIAC
B. MARK I
C. Z3
D. ABC
Answer : A

37. Which is not a comptuer of first generation?
A. ENIAC
B. UNIVAC
C. IBM 360
D. IBM 1401
Answer : D

38. Which generation of computer is still under development
A. Fourth Generation
B. Fifth Generation
C. Sixth Generation
D. Seventh Generation
Answer : B

39. Primary memory stores
A. Data alone
B. Programs alone
C. Results alone
D. All of these
Answer : D

40. Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to
A. Console-operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst
Answer : C

41. Computer system comprises of major units
A. input unit, output unit, control unit
B. input unit, output unit, control unit and storage
C. input unit, output unit, central processing unit and storage unit
D. input, output and storage units
Answer : C

42. Instruction in computer languages consists of
A. OPCODE
B. OPERAND
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

43. Before a disk drive can access any sector record, a computer program has to provide the record's disk address. What information does this address specify?
A. Track number
B. Sector number
C. Surface number
D. All of above
Answer : D

44. When did IBM introduce the 20286 based PC/AT?
A. 1982
B. 1984
C. 1985
D. 1989
Answer : B

45. An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a:
A. Trojan horse.
B. Virus.
C. Time bomb.
D. Time-related bomb sequence.
Answer : B

46. Regarding data, computers are very good at
A. store
B. Processing
C. retrieve
D. All of above
Answer : D

47. What does DMA stand for?
A. Distinct Memory Access
B. Direct Memory Access
C. Direct Module Access
D. Direct Memory Allocation
Answer : B

48. Fifth generation computer is also known as
A. Knowledge information processing system
B. Very large scale integration
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : A

49. Which computer support co-processors?
A. XT computer
B. AT computers
C. None of these
D. Both of these
Answer : B

50. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of:
A. Spooling.
B. Identity theft.
C. Spoofing.
D. Hacking.
Answer : B