Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code is called
Mnemonics
Symbolic code
Gray codes
Opcode
Correct Answer :
B. Symbolic code
Related Questions
The computer size was very large in
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a ____
Counter
Loader
Adder
Shift register
A name or number used to identify a storage location is called
A byte
A record
An address
All of above
Which of the following is not a feature of first generation computers
They used vacuum tubes or valves as main electronic component
They consumed lots of electricity and produced excessive heat
They used machine language and assembly language to program the machine
None of above
IBM stands for
Internal Business Management
International Business Management
International Business Machines
Internal Business Machines
The term computer' is derived from
Greek language
Sanskrit language
Latin language
German language
The first machine to successfully perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operations was:
ENIAC
Mark-I
Analytic Engine
UNIVAC-1
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
Doing quick mathematical calculations
Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data
Electronic data processing
Performing repetitive tasks accurately
Why ABC computer is called so?
Because it was developed by Atanasoff and Berry
Because it was thought to be the first computer so named with first alphabets of English
Both of above are the reason to name the computer ABC
None of above are true
How many address lines are needed to address each machine location in a 2048 x 4 memory chip?
10
11
8
12
Pick the one that is used for logical operations or comparisons such as less than equal to or greater than.
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Control Unit
Both of above
None of above
Which statement is valid about computer program?
It is understood by a computer
It is understood by programmer
It is understood user
Both a & b
What was the expected feature of fifth generation computers when Japan started FGCS?
Operating Systems
Parallel Processing
ULSI
None of above
Which is the largest computer?
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Super Computers
What is the first stage in software development?
Specification and design
Testing
System Analysis
Maintenance
A computer programmer
Does all the thinking for a computer
Can enter input data quickly
Can operate all types of computer equipments
Can draw only flowchart
What was the computer invented by Attanasoff and Clifford?
None of above
Mark I
Z3
ABC
________ are used for plotting graphs and design on papers
Trackball
Joystick
Light pen
Plotters
Which of the following memories need refresh?
SRAM
DRAM
ROM
All of the above
Who invented EDSAC?
John v. Neumann
J.P. Eckert and John Mauchley
Maurice Wilkes
Howard Aiken
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
Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Laser printer
Ink jet printer
Plotter
Dot matrix printer
An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
Leech
Squid
Slug
Glitch
What produces useful information out of data?
Computer
Processing
Programming
none of above
IBM 1401 is
First Generation Computer
Second Generation Computer
Third Generation Computer
Fourth Generation Computer
The list of coded instructions is called
Computer program
Algorithm
Flowchart
Utility programs
Which of the following is not a type of Software?
System Software
Application Software
Utility Software
Entertainment Software
A name or number used to identify storage location devices?
A byte
A record
An address
All of above
MIS is designed to provide information needed for effective decision making by?
Consumers
Workers
Foremen
Managers
Chief component of first generation computer was
Transistors
Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Integrated Circuits
None of above