A ________ is a microprocessor -based computing device.
personal computer
mainframe
workstation
server
Correct Answer :
A. personal computer
Related Questions
Which of the following is not a class of computers based on size?
Mainframe Computers
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Super Computers
EBCDIC stands for
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
ASCII is a coding system that provides
256 different characters
512 different characters
1024 different characters
128 different characters
Which one of the following is NOT a computer language
MS-Excel
BASIC
COBOL
C++
A computer consists of
A central processing unit
A memory
Input and output unit
All of the above
What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?
operating system extensions
cookies
diagnostic software
boot diskettes
Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?
Printer
Key board
Mouse
Arithmetic & Logic unit
Which of the following items are examples of storage devices?
Floppy / hard disks
CD-ROMs
Tape devices
All of the above
Which unit holds data temporarily?
Input unit
Secondary storage unit
Output Unit
Primary Memory Unit
Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?
Basic, COBOL, FORTRAN
Prolog 2, Expert Systems
Knowledge based Systems
Assembly Languages
Which computer was considered the first electronic computer until 1973 when court invalidated the patent?
ENIAC
MARK I
Z3
ABC
Which of the following are the cheapest memory devices in terms of Cost/Bit?
Semiconductor memories
Magnetic Disks
Compact Disks
Magnetic Tapes
Why are vacuum tubes also called valves?
Because they can amplify the weak signals and make them strong
Because they can stop or allow the flow of current
Both of above
None of above
Which technology is used in Compact disks?
Mechanical
Electrical
Electro Magnetic
Laser
Magnetic tape can serve as
Secondary storage media
Output media
Input media
All of the above
CAD stands for
Computer aided design
Computer algorithm for design
Computer application in design
Computer analogue design
In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed
Parallel only
Sequentially only
Both sequentially and parallel
All of above
Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
Disk unit
Control unit
ALU
Modem
The basic operations performed by a computer are
Arithmetic operation
Logical operation
Storage and relative
All the above
When was Pascaline invented?
1617
1620
1642
1837
Who used punched cards practically for the first time in the history of computers?
Charles Babbage
Dr. Herman Hollerith
Howard Aikin
Joseph Jacquard
Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations.
Input
Storage unit
Logic unit
Control unit
Which is a machine-oriented high-level language for the GEC 4080 series machines.
LOGO
SNOBOL
Babbage
ALGOL
Easily reloctable language is
Machine language
Assembly language
High level language
Medium level language
Which of the following is also known as brain of computer
Control unit
Central Processing unit
Arithmetic and language unit
Monitor
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
gathering data
processing data into information
analysing the data or information
storing the data or information
People often call as the brain of computer system
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Central Processing Unit
Storage Unit
Second Generation computers were developed during
1949 to 1955
1956 to 1965
1965 to 1970
1970 to 1990
A notation used to express clearly on algorithm is known as
Algorithmic language
Assembly language
Machine language
High level language
Which of the following is not electro-mechanical computer?
Mark I
ABC
Zuse
UNIVAC