BIOS stands for
Basic Input Output system
Binary Input output system
Basic Input Off system
all the above
Correct Answer :
A. Basic Input Output system
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What was the expected feature of fifth generation computers when Japan started FGCS?
Operating Systems
Parallel Processing
ULSI
None of above
Which of the following require large computers memory?
Imaging
Graphics
Voice
All of Above
The main electronic component used in first generation computers was
Transistors
Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Integrated Circuits
None of above
Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible?
Mini
Super computer
Micro computer
Mainframe
The brain of any computer system is
ALU
Memory
CPU
Control unit
________ is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access.
Biometrics
Bio measurement
Computer security
Smart weapon machinery
Which of the following is valid statement?
Data in itself is useless unless it is processed
The data that is processed is called a program
The data which is not yet processed is information
Information is processed by computer to generate data.
Which of the following items are examples of storage devices?
Floppy / hard disks
CD-ROMs
Tape devices
All of the above
Which is another name for functional language?
Machine
Application language
Low-level language
High-level language
Central Processing Unit is combination of
Control and storage
Control and output unit
Arithmetic logic and input unit
Arithmetic logic and control unit
People often call ______ as the brain of computer system
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Central Processing Unit
Storage Unit
Personnel who design, program, operates and maintains computer equipment refers to
Console-operator
Programmer
Peopleware
System Analyst
Which of the following code used in present day computing was developed by IBM Corporation?
ASCII
Hollerith Code
Baudot Code
EBCDIC Code
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
IBM System/360 is
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
None of above
A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a resident package
CPU
Memory
Buffer
ALU
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OCR
Optical scanners
COM (Computer Output to Microfilm)
Voice recognition device
The language that the computer can understand and execute is called
Machine language
Application software
System program
All of above
ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand 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
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
Doing quick mathematical calculations
Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
Electronic data processing
Performing repetitive tasks accurately
In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicised:
E-mail virus.
Macro virus.
Trojan horse.
Time bomb.
Tape speed is measured in
Feet per second
Inch per second
Meter per second
Centimeter per second
EEPROM stands for
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
What is meant by a dedicated computer?
Which is used by one person only
Which is assigned one and only one task
Which uses one kind of software
Which is meant for application software
Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?
Non volatile
Permanent
Control unit
Temporary
A computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical systems is
Data transmission
Data flow
Data capture
Data processing
Which of the following registers is loaded with the contents of the memory location pointed by the PC?
Memory address registers
Memory data registers
Instruction register
Program counter
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Dot per sq. inch
Dots per inch
Dots printed per unit time
All of the above
The notable features like keyboards, monitors, GUI were developed in
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation
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Computer aided design
Computer algorithm for design
Computer application in design
Computer analogue design