The central processing unit (CPU) consists of
Input, output and processing
Control unit, primary storage, and secondary storage
Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit and primary storage
Control unit, processing, and primary storage
Correct Answer :
C. Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit and primary storage
Related Questions
A dumb terminal has
an embedded microprocessor
extensive memory
independent processing capability
a keyboard and screen
Data division is the third division of a _____ program.
COBOL
BASIC
PASCAL
FORTH
Which part of the computer is directly involved in executing the instructions of the computer program?
The scanner
The main storage
The secondary storage
The processor
Mnemonic a memory trick is used in which of the following language?
Machine language
Assembly language
High level language
None of above
A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is
Worm.
Trojan horse.
Virus.
Macro virus.
Why ABC is considered electro-mechanical computer?
Because it was invented before electronic computers were developed
Because there are wheels, drums, bars to rotate and move to produce result
Because they use the flow of electrons in different component
None of above
A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to data?
680 KB
680 Bytes
680 MB
680 GB
________ is the key to close a selected drop -down list; cancel a command and close a dialog box.
TAB
SHIFT
ESC
F10
Who is the inventor of ABC Computer?
John v. Atanasoff
Clifford Berry
Both of above
None of above
Trackball is A________
Input device
Output device
Programming language
Software
Nepal brought a computer for census of 2028 BS. This computer was of
first generation
second generation
third generation
fourth generation
BCD is
Binary Coded Decimal
Bit Coded Decimal
Binary Coded Digit
Bit Coded Digit
A song being played on computer speaker is
hard output
soft output
both hard and soft output
neither hard nor soft output
Which generation of computer is still under development
Fourth Generation
Fifth Generation
Sixth Generation
Seventh Generation
A term associated with the comparison of processing speeds of different computer system is:
EFTS
MPG
MIPS
CPS
When was the worlds first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?
Hewlett-Packard, 1980
Epson, 1981
Laplink Traveling Software Inc, 1982
Tandy Model-200, 1985
What was the first computer to perform all calculation using electronics rather than wheels, ratchets, or mechanical switches?
Mark I
ABC
Z3
None of above
Hard disk is coated in both side with
Magnetic metallic oxide
Optical metallic oxide
Carbon layer
All of the above
The most important advantage of a video disk is
Compactness
Potential capacity
Durability
Cost effectiveness
Each set of Napiers bones consisted of ______ rods.
5
9
11
13
ALU is
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Array Logic Unit
Application Logic Unit
None of above
Which of the following is not a class of computers based on size?
Mainframe Computers
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Super Computers
When did IBM introduce the 20286 based PC/AT?
1982
1984
1985
1989
Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym-
CD
DVD
ROM
RW
Most of the first generation computers were
Special purpose computers
General purpose computers
Both of above
None of above
What does DMA stand for?
Distinct Memory Access
Direct Memory Access
Direct Module Access
Direct Memory Allocation
A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
A) Process control
ALU
Register Unit
Process description
Process control
When was the company named IBM?
1914
1924
1975
None of above
Which computer was considered the first electronic computer until 1973 when court invalidated the patent?
ENIAC
MARK I
Z3
ABC
By programmable machine we mean
computers
modern television
washing machines
anything that can be set to perform different tasks with suitable programs