Bit stands for
Binary digits
bit of system
a part of byte
All of above
Correct Answer :
A. Binary digits
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Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Laser printer
Ink jet printer
Plotter
Dot matrix printer
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 of the following memories allows simultaneous read and write operations?
ROM
RAM
EPROM
None of above
An error in computer data is called
Chip
Bug
CPU
Storage device
Memory unit is one part of
Input device
Control unit
Output device
Central Processing Unit
Number crunchier is the informal name for
Minicomputer
Super computer
Microcomputer
Mainframe computer
The first microprocessor built by the Intel corporation was called
8008
8080
4004
8800
What is the number of read-write heads in the drive for a 9- trac magnetic tape?
9
16
18
27
In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion slots and active components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of this board?
Motherboard
Breadboard
Daughter board
Grandmother board
What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
Pixel
Reverse video
Touch screen
Cursor
Which is a semi conductor memory?
Dynamic
Static
Bubble
Both a & b
VDU is also called
Screen
Monitor
Both 1 & 2
printer
Who is the inventor of Difference Engine�?
Allen Turing
Charles Babbage
Simur Cray
Augusta Adaming
FORTRAN is a programming language. What does FORTRAN stand for?
File Translation
Format Translation
Formula Translation
Floppy Translation
The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
ASCII
BCD
EBCDIC
All of above
The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:
Memory or disk space.
Time.
CD drives space.
CD-RW.
The task of performing operations like arithmetic and logical operations is called
Processing
Storing
Editing
Sorting
Which of the following is intended to be used in all applications runs on mainframe computers.
LOGO
APL
PL/1
OCCAM
Which of the following is first generation of computer?
EDSAC
IBM-1401
CDC-1604
ICL-2900
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
Mouse
Light pen
Joystick
Plotter
Which statement is valid?
1KB = 1024 bytes
1 MB=2048 bytes
1 MB = 1000 kilobytes
1 KB = 1000 bytes
What is the name of the computer terminal which gives paper printout?
Display screen
Soft copy terminal
Hard copy terminal
Plotter
Algorithm and Flow chart help us to
Know the memory capacity
Identify the base of a number system
Direct the output to a printer
Specify the problem completely and clearly
A physical connection between the microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as
Path
Address bus
Route
All of the above
The instructions for starting the computer are house on
Random access memory
CD-Rom
Read only memory chip
All of above
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?
Track number
Sector number
Surface number
All of above
Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
Laser printer
Inkjet printer
Daisywheel printer
Dot matrix printer
Which of the following computer implemented binary numbers, perform calculations using electronics and implemented separate computation and memory for the first time?
Mark I
ABC
Z3
None of above
Which of the following is not an XT microprocessor?
8006
8086
8088
None of above
In which language is source program written?
English
Symbolic
High level
Temporary