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The term computer' is derived from

A. Greek language

B. Sanskrit language

C. Latin language

D. German language

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C. Latin language


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A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
A) Process control

A. ALU

B. Register Unit

C. Process description

D. Process control

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A byte consists of

A. One bit

B. Four bits

C. Eight bits

D. Sixteen bits

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The CPU and memory are located on the:

A. expansion board

B. motherboard

C. storage device

D. output device

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A device for converting handwritten impressions into coded characters & positional coordinates for input to a computer is

A. Touch panel

B. Mouse

C. Wand

D. Writing tablet

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The scrambling of code is known as:

A. Encryption.

B. firewall.

C. Scrambling.

D. Password proofing.

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One millisecond is

A. 1 second

B. 10th of a seconds

C. 1000th of a seconds

D. 10000th of a seconds

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The computer that process both analog and digital is called

A. Analog computer

B. Digital computer

C. Hybrid computer

D. Mainframe computer

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Which is valid statement?

A. 1 KB = 1024 Bytes

B. 1 MB = 1024 Bytes

C. 1 KB = 1000 Bytes

D. 1 MB = 1000 Bytes

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The storage subsystem in a microcomputer consists mainly of or media with varying capacities

A. Memory or video

B. Magnetic or optical

C. Optical or memory

D. Video or magnetic

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What type of memory is not directly addressable by the CPU and requires special softw3are called EMS (expanded memory specification)?

A. Extended

B. Expanded

C. Base

D. Conventional

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Assembly language started to be used from

A. first generation computers

B. second generation computers

C. third generation computers

D. fourth generation computers

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What does DMA stand for?

A. Distinct Memory Access

B. Direct Memory Access

C. Direct Module Access

D. Direct Memory Allocation

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Floppy disks typically in diameter

A. 3?

B. 5.25?

C. 8?

D. All of above

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Which of the following programming language started from second generation?

A. LISP

B. C

C. QBASIC

D. FORTRAN

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Which programming language is based on Algol 60.

A. PILOT

B. SNOBOL

C. ADA

D. SIMULA

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What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?

A. Pixel

B. Reverse video

C. Touch screen

D. Cursor

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What was the nick name of the computer used by the Americans in 1952 for their H-bomb project?

A. ENIAC

B. EDSAC

C. MANIAC

D. UNIVAC

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The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:

A. Memory or disk space.

B. Time.

C. CD drives space.

D. CD-RW.

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In which language is source program written?

A. English

B. Symbolic

C. High level

D. Temporary

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Which of the following require large computers memory?

A. Imaging

B. Graphics

C. Voice

D. All of Above

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An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is

A. Magnetic tape

B. Voice response unit

C. Voice recognition unit

D. Voice band

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Magnetic tape can serve as

A. Secondary storage media

B. Output media

C. Input media

D. All of the above

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Which of the following statement is false?

A. Mechanical analog computers have existed for thousands of years

B. There are mechanical analog computers and electronic analog computers.

C. All electronic computers are digital computers

D. All of above are false

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An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?

A. Leech

B. Squid

C. Slug

D. Glitch

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Which is a semi conductor memory?

A. Dynamic

B. Static

C. Bubble

D. Both a & b

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When a file is saved for the first time

A. a copy is automatically printed

B. it must be given a name to identify it

C. it does not need a name

D. it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed

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To locate a data item for storage is

A. Field

B. Feed

C. Database

D. Fetch

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Which is not a computer classification?

A. mainframe

B. maxframe

C. mini

D. notebook

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In 1830, Charles Babbage designed a machine called the Analytical Engine which he showed at the Paris Exhibition. In which year was it exhibition?

A. 1820

B. 1860

C. 1855

D. 1870

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Which of the following is a storage device?

A. Tape

B. Hard Disk

C. Floppy Disk

D. All of the above