Slide Rules was invented in
1614
1617
1620
None of above
Correct Answer :
C. 1620
Related Questions
Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as
Mnemonics
Bar code
Decoder
All of the above
The main electronic component used in first generation computers was
Transistors
Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Integrated Circuits
None of above
Charles Babbage is considered the father of modern computers because
of his difference engine
of his analytical engine
his concept of input, mill and output
All of above
The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions
Memory
Register unit
Control unit
ALU
A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as
Dynamic memory
Static memory
RAM
EEPROM
A program that converts computer data into some code system other than the normal one is known as
Encoder
Simulation
Emulator
Coding
On a PC, how much memory is available to application software?
1024 KB
760 KB
640 KB
560 KB
What was the computer invented by Attanasoff and Clifford?
None of above
Mark I
Z3
ABC
How many types of storage loops exists in magnetic bubble memory
8
4
16
2
MIS is designed to provide information needed for effective decision making by?
Consumers
Workers
Foremen
Managers
An index register that is automatically incremented or decremented with each use is
Auto index
Asynchronous
Assembler
Compiler
Each set of Napiers bones consisted of ______ rods.
5
9
11
13
Any method for controlling access to or use of memory is known
Memory map
Memory protection
Memory management
Memory instruction
A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as
File
Database
Program
None of above
Computers with 80286 microprocessor is
XT computer
AT comptuers
PS/2 computer
None of above
Help Menu is available at which button?
End
Start
Turnoff
Restart
A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a
Computer
Microcomputer
Programmable
Sensor
Who invented the high level language C?
Dennis M. Ritchie
Niklaus Writh
Seymour Papert
Donald Kunth
The translator program used in assembly language is called
Compiler
Interpreter
Assembler
Translator
Which is a semi conductor memory?
Dynamic
Static
Bubble
Both a & b
Who invented vacuum tubes?
John Bardeen
William Shockley
Lee de Forest
All of above
The advantage of COM are its __ and __
Compact size; speed readability
Compact size, speed
Readability; speed
Low cost; readability
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
Before a disk drive can access any sector record, a computer program has to provide the records disk address. What information does this address specify?
Track number
All of above
Sector number
Surface number
Which of the following is not electro-mechanical computer?
Mark I
ABC
Zuse
UNIVAC
A Pixel is
A computer program that draws picture
A picture stored in secondary memory
The smallest resolvable part of a picture
None of these
Which of the following languages is more suited to a structured program?
PL/1
FORTRAN
BASIC
PASCAL
A kind of scanner MICR is the short form of
Magnetic Ink Character Reader
Magnetic Ink Code Reader
Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
None
Current SIMMs have either or connectors (pins)
9 or 32
30 or 70
28 or 72
30 or 72
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