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When did John Napier develop logarithm?

A. 1416

B. 1614

C. 1641

D. 1804

Correct Answer :

B. 1614


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Data becomes ________ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use

A. processed

B. graphs

C. information

D. presentation

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When was the worlds first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?

A. Hewlett-Packard, 1980

B. Epson, 1981

C. Laplink Traveling Software Inc, 1982

D. Tandy Model-200, 1985

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CAD stands for

A. Computer aided design

B. Computer algorithm for design

C. Computer application in design

D. Computer analogue design

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Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?

A. Binary

B. Decimal

C. Hexadecimal

D. Octal

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A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master is

A. Cylinder

B. Surface

C. Track

D. Cluster

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Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?

A. Basic, COBOL, FORTRAN

B. Prolog 2, Expert Systems

C. Knowledge based Systems

D. Assembly Languages

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which of the following is problem oriented language?

A. High level language

B. Machine language

C. Assembly language

D. Low level language

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How many bit code is used by Murray code for TELEPRINTER machines.

A. 4

B. 5

C. 9

D. 25

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Which characteristic of computer distinguishes it from electronic calculators?

A. Accuracy

B. Storage

C. Versatility

D. Automatic

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A computer can solve more than one kind of problem. This is related to which of the following characteristics?

A. Accuracy

B. Reliability

C. Versatility

D. Automatic

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The list of coded instructions is called

A. Computer program

B. Algorithm

C. Flowchart

D. Utility programs

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Which of the following have low failure rate?

A. Mechanical devices

B. electronic devices

C. electro-mechanical devices

D. None of above

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In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion slots and active components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of this board?

A. Motherboard

B. Breadboard

C. Daughter board

D. Grandmother board

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All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:

A. hard disk drives

B. printers

C. floppy disk drives

D. CD drives

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VGA is

A. Video Graphics Array

B. Visual Graphics Array

C. Volatile Graphics Array

D. Video Graphics Adapter

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A memory that holds micro programs is

A. Core memory

B. ROM

C. RAM

D. Control memory

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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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A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.

A. Mouse

B. Light pen

C. Joystick

D. Plotter

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Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is

A. CPU

B. Primary storage

C. Intermediate storage

D. Internal storage

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Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as

A. Floppy disk

B. Hard disk

C. Backing store

D. Punched card

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Perforated paper used as input of output media is known as

A. paper tapes

B. magnetic tape

C. punched papers tape

D. card punch

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Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?

A. Terminal

B. Light pen

C. Digitizer

D. Mouse

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A kind of serial dot-matrix printer that forms characters with magnetically-charged ink sprayed dots is called

A. Laser printer

B. Ink-jet printer

C. Drum printer

D. Chan printer

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On which aspect the analog computers are better than digital?

A. Speed

B. Accuracy

C. Reliability

D. Automatic

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Which was the most popular first generation computer?

A. IBM 650

B. IBM 360

C. IBM 1130

D. IBM 2700

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Which of the following is correct acronym of VGA?

A. Video Graphics Array

B. Visual Graphics Array

C. Volatile Graphics Array

D. Video Graphics Adapter

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A general purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a time is

A. Special-purpose computer

B. KIPS

C. M

D. PC

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What are the stages in the compilation process?

A. Feasibility study, system design and testing

B. Implementation and documentation

C. Lexical Analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation

D. None of the above

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Model 5100 was_____ in 1957.

A. The first PC built by IBM

B. The first PC built by Apple

C. The first PC built by Motorola

D. The first PC built by Intel

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The output quality of a printer is measured by

A. Dots per inch

B. Dot per sq. inch

C. Dots printed per unit time

D. All of above