Second Generation computers were developed during
1949 to 1955
1956 to 1965
1965 to 1970
1970 to 1990
Correct Answer :
B. 1956 to 1965
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A paper printout of a document is known as
Softcopy output
Hardcopy output
Permanent Output
All of above
What are the computers called that performs calculations and comparisons usually in the binary numbering system?
Analog Computers
Digital Computers
Hybrid Computers
None of above
Who invented Integrated Circuits?
Jack Kilby
Robert Noyce
Both of above
None of above
When was Pascaline invented?
1617
1620
1642
1837
Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a:
Trojan horse.
Virus.
Time bomb.
Time-related bomb sequence.
An application suitable for sequential processing is
Processing of grades
Payroll processing
Both a and b
All of above
Which computers are used as servers for any medium sized organizations?
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Super Computers
A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is
Memory
Buffer
Accumulator
Address
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
ALU and Control Unit jointly known as
RAM
ROM
CPU
PC
What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
Pixel
Reverse video
Touch screen
Cursor
Most of the first generation computers were
Special purpose computers
General purpose computers
Both of above
None of above
A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is
Worm.
Trojan horse.
Virus.
Macro virus.
ABC is a
Special purpose computer
General purpose computer
All Purpose Computer
None of above
What does DMA stand for?
Distinct Memory Access
Direct Memory Access
Direct Module Access
Direct Memory Allocation
Computer is free from tiresome and boardroom. We call it
Accuracy
Reliability
Diligence
Versatility
A hybrid computer
Resembles digital computer
Resembles analogue computer
Resembles both a digital and analogue computer
None of the above
The binary system uses powers of
2
10
8
16
The brain of any computer system is
ALU
Memory
CPU
Control unit
What is the first stage in software development?
Specification and design
Testing
System Analysis
Maintenance
Which is the limitation of high level language?
Lower efficiency
Machine dependence
Machine level coding
none of above
How many bit code is used by Murray code for TELEPRINTER machines.
4
5
9
25
ASCII stands for
American standard code for information interchange
All purpose scientific code for information interchange
American security code for information interchange
American Scientific code for information interchange
The computer size was very large in
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
The full form of EEPROM is
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
None of the above
Which of the following code used in present day computing was developed by IBM Corporation?
ASCII
Hollerith Code
Baudot Code
EBCDIC Code
In a computer_____ is capable to store single binary bit.
Capacitor
Flip flop
Register
Inductor
The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
Control section
Primary memory
External memory
Cache memory
Which one of the following input device is user- programmable?
Dumb terminal
Smart terminal
VDT
Intelligent terminal