The instructions for starting the computer are house on
Random access memory
CD-Rom
Read only memory chip
All of above
Correct Answer :
C. Read only memory chip
Related Questions
A term associated with the comparison of processing speeds of different computer system is:
EFTS
MPG
MIPS
CPS
Which of the following is not a primary storage device?
Magnetic tape
Magnetic disk
Optical disk
All of the above
Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
CPU
Primary storage
Intermediate storage
Internal storage
Which of the following is not input unit device?
scanner
camera
plotter
digitizer
Which of the following machine was not invented by Charles Babbage?
Tabulating Machine
Analytical Engine
Difference Engine
Both C and D
Properly arranged data is called
Field
Words
Information
File
A general purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a time is
Special-purpose computer
KIPS
M
PC
A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as
Boot
Bug
Biff
Strap
From which generation operating systems were developed?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Which of the following is a way to access secondary memory?
Random access memory
Action method
Transfer method
Density method
High density double sided floppy disks could store _____ of data
1.40 GB
1.44 MB
1.40 MB
1.44 GB
________ is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access.
Biometrics
Bio measurement
Computer security
Smart weapon machinery
A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a __ resident package
CPU
Memory
Buffer
ALU
ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems.What does EBCDIC stand for?
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
The first generation of computers available was based on the bit micro processors.
4
8
16
64
Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Laser printer
Ink jet printer
Plotter
Dot matrix printer
The Second Generation Computer was based on .
Vacuum Tube
Silicon Chips
Transistor
Bio Chips
The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions
Memory
Register unit
Control unit
ALU
Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
Disk unit
Control unit
ALU
Modem
Who designed the first electronics computer ? ENIAC/
Von Neumann
Joseph M Jacquard
J. P. Eckert and J. W. Mauchly
All of above
Which of the following is not a form of data?
numbers and characters
images
sound
none of above
Which of the following is not the classification of computers based on application?
Electronic Computers
Analog Computers
Digital Computers
Hybrid Computers
A language which is close to that used within the computer is
High-level language
Assembly language
Low-level language
All of the above
________ are used to identify a user who returns to a Website
Cookies
Plug-ins
Scripts
ASPs
An application program that helps the user to change any number and immediately see the result of that change is
Desktop publishing program
Database
Spreadsheet
All of above
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
Doing quick mathematical calculations
Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
Electronic data processing
Performing repetitive tasks accurately
What does DMA stand for?
Distinct Memory Access
Direct Memory Access
Direct Module Access
Direct Memory Allocation
Which of the following registers is used to keep track of address of the memory location where the next instruction is located?
Memory address registers
Memory data register
Instruction register
Program counter
Which of the following is not a type of Software?
System Software
Application Software
Utility Software
Entertainment Software
The first web browser is
Mosaic
Netscape
Internet explorer
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