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What is a compiler?

A. A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run

B. A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step

C. A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution

D. None of the above

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B. A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step


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A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be-

A. Distributed

B. free

C. centralized

D. none of these

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The term GIGO is related to

A. Accuracy

B. Reliability

C. Versatility

D. Automatic

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The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as

A. Hardware

B. Software

C. Firmware

D. ROM ware

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The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform

A. Arithmetic Operation

B. Logic operation

C. Fetch operations

D. Either of the above

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The terminal device that functions as a cash register, computer terminal, and OCR reader is the:

A. Data collection terminal

B. OCR register terminal

C. Video Display terminal

D. POS terminal

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The central processing unit (CPU) consists of

A. Input, output and processing

B. Control unit, primary storage, and secondary storage

C. Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit and primary storage

D. Control unit, processing, and primary storage

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Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?

A. It is not unethical, because it is legal.

B. It is unethical because the files are being given for free.

C. Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.

D. It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.

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Large transaction processing systems in automated organisations use

A. Online processing

B. Batch Processing

C. Once-a-day Processing

D. End-of-day processing

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ENIAC uses

A. Decimal Numbering System

B. Octal Numbering System

C. Binary Numbering System

D. Hexadecimal Numbering System

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People often call ______ as the brain of computer system

A. Control Unit

B. Arithmetic Logic Unit

C. Central Processing Unit

D. Storage Unit

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The number of records contained within a block of data on magnetic tape is defined by the

A. Block definition

B. Record contain clause

C. Blocking factor

D. Record per block

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Which is a unit representing the no bits of discrete.

A. Baud

B. Byte

C. Bit

D. All of the above

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High density double sided floppy disks could store _____ of data

A. 1.40 GB

B. 1.44 MB

C. 1.40 MB

D. 1.44 GB

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Which of the following items are examples of storage devices?

A. Floppy / hard disks

B. CD-ROMs

C. Tape devices

D. All of the above

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The full form of ALU is

A. Arithmetic Logic Unit

B. Array Logic Unit

C. Application Logic Unit

D. None of above

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Which of the following is not a feature of first generation computers

A. They used vacuum tubes or valves as main electronic component

B. They consumed lots of electricity and produced excessive heat

C. They used machine language and assembly language to program the machine

D. None of above

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Which of the following is also known as brain of computer

A. Control unit

B. Central Processing unit

C. Arithmetic and language unit

D. Monitor

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A CPU contains

A. a card reader and a printing device

B. an analytical engine and a control unit

C. a control unit and an arithmetic logic unit

D. an arithmetic logic unit and a card reader

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Which is not consisted in a processor

A. ALU

B. CU

C. Memory

D. Registers

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The silicon chips used for data processing are called

A. RAM chips

B. ROM chips

C. Micro processors

D. PROM chips

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Com in Latin is

A. intensifying prefix

B. intensifying suffix

C. a term that means to reckon

D. None of above

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Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location?

A. It will add to the content of the location

B. It will change the address of the memory location

C. It will erase the previous content

D. It will not be fruitful if there is already some data at the location

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Which of the following is not a third generation computer?

A. IBM 360

B. IBM 1401

C. PDP-8

D. HP2115

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A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as

A. Pulse code modulation

B. Pulse stretcher

C. Query processing

D. Queue management

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Access time is

A. seek time + latency time

B. seek time

C. seek time ? latency time

D. latency time

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Which statement is valid about computer program?

A. High level languages must be converted into machine language to execute

B. High level language programs are more efficient and faster to execute

C. It is more difficult to identify errors in high level language program than in low level programs

D. All of above

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The most commonly used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical and punctuation characters used in electronic data processing system is called

A. ASCII

B. EBCDIC

C. BCD

D. All of above

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A disadvantage of the laser printer is

A. It is quieter than an impact printer

B. It is very slow

C. The output is of a lower quality

D. None of the above

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UNIVAC is

A. Universal Automatic Computer

B. Universal Array Computer

C. Unique Automatic Computer

D. Unvalued Automatic Computer

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What is meant by a dedicated computer?

A. Which is used by one person only

B. Which is assigned one and only one task

C. Which uses one kind of software

D. Which is meant for application software