The full form of ALU is
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Array Logic Unit
Application Logic Unit
None of above
Correct Answer :
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
Related Questions
FORTRAN is a programming language. What does FORTRAN stand for?
File Translation
Format Translation
Formula Translation
Floppy Translation
Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
Disk unit
Control unit
ALU
Modem
________are specific to users' needs
System software
Application software
Assemblers
Compilers
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
Instruction in computer languages consists of
OPCODE
OPERAND
Both of above
None of above
When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
1880
1990
1944
None of above
John Napier invented Logarithm in
1614
1617
1620
None of above
To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
RGB monitor
Ink-jet printer
Plotter
Laser printer
Which of the following is the most powerful computers?
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Super Computers
A term used to describe interconnected computer configuration is
Multiprogramming
Modulation
Multiprocessing
Micro program sequence
Which language was devised by Dr. Seymour Cray?
APL
COBOL
LOGO
FORTRAN
The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was
IBM
Super UNIVAC
Radio Shaks
Data General Corporation
Which statement is valid about interpreter?
It translates one instruction at a time
Object code is saved for future use
Repeated interpretation is not necessary
All of above
Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material are also called?
Hard disks
High-density disks
Diskettes
Templates
FORTRAN is
File Translation
Format Translation
Formula Translation
Floppy Translation
________printer is the cheapest in terms of price and operating cost
Inkjet
Laser
Thermal
Dot matrix
ENIAC uses
Decimal Numbering System
Octal Numbering System
Binary Numbering System
Hexadecial Numbering System
What was the main disadvantage of vacuum tubes?
They were larger in size
They consumed a lot of electricity
They produced heat and often burned out
The operation cost was high
Which of the following have low failure rate?
Mechanical devices
electronic devices
electro-mechanical devices
None of above
What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many
Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
The value of each bead in earth is
1
3
5
7
The brain of any computer system is
ALU
Memory
CPU
Control unit
The 2's compliment of a binary no. is obtained by adding________to its 1's compliment.
0
1
10
12
Which of the following is the largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives?
IBM
Seagate
Microsoft
3M
Cursor is a
Pixel
Thin blinking line
Pointing device
None of these
Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses them?
Main memory
Secondary memory
Disk memory
Programme memory
Which of the following is correct acronym of VGA?
Video Graphics Array
Visual Graphics Array
Volatile Graphics Array
Video Graphics Adapter
What is the date when Babbage conceived Analytical engine
1850
1880
1642
1837
In _____ mode, the communication channel is used in both directions at the same time?
Full-duplex
Simplex
Half-duplex
None of the above
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
Mouse
Light pen
Joystick
Plotter