Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?
Binary
Decimal
Hexadecimal
Octal
Correct Answer :
A. Binary
Related Questions
An _________ Device is any device that provides information, which is sent to the CPU
Input
Output
CPU
Memory
A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a
Computer
Microcomputer
Programmable
Sensor
Which is valid statement?
1 KB = 1024 Bytes
1 MB = 1024 Bytes
1 KB = 1000 Bytes
1 MB = 1000 Bytes
CD-ROM stands for
Compactable Read Only Memory
Compact Data Read Only Memory
Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
Compact Disk Read Only Memory
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language at one time is called a/an
Interpreter
CPU
Compiler
Simulator
An index register that is automatically incremented or decremented with each use is
Auto index
Asynchronous
Assembler
Compiler
A kind of serial dot-matrix printer that forms characters with magnetically-charged ink sprayed dots is called
Laser printer
Ink-jet printer
Drum printer
Chan printer
Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?
Non volatile
Permanent
Control unit
Temporary
The complete picture of data stored in database is known as
Record
Schema
System flowchart
DBMS
While inserting a diskette into the diskette drive of a PC, the diskette's label side should face
East
North
South
Up
ASCII is a coding system that provides
256 different characters
512 different characters
1024 different characters
128 different characters
A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as
Pulse code modulation
Pulse stretcher
Query processing
Queue management
IBM 1401 is
First Generation Computer
Second Generation Computer
Third Generation Computer
Fourth Generation Computer
Which of the following is intended to be used in all applications runs on mainframe computers.
LOGO
APL
PL/1
OCCAM
Which of the following is machine independence program?
High level language
Low level language
Assembly language
Machine language
Word length of a Personal Computer is ___
4 bits
8 bits
16 bits
64 bits
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
gathering data
processing data into information
analysing the data or information
storing the data or information
In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicised:
E-mail virus.
Macro virus.
Trojan horse.
Time bomb.
Which device is used to backup the data?
Floppy Disk
Tape
Network Drive
All of the above
A hybrid computer uses a _____ to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals.
Modulator
Demodulator
Modem
Decoder
Which of the following is first generation of computer
EDSAC
IBM-1401
CDC-1604
ICL-2900
In analog computer
Input is first converted to digital form
Input is never converted to digital form
Output is displayed in digital form
All of the above
Which unit converts user data into machine readable form?
Input unit
Output unit
ALU
Control Unit
When did John Napier develop logarithm?
1416
1614
1641
1804
Which of the following is not a valid size of a Floppy Disk?
8?
5 ¼?
3 ½?
5 ½?
Mostly which of the following device is used to carry user files?
Floppy Disk
Hard Disk
RAM
CDROM
The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called
Software
Human ware
Firmware
Hardware
A set of rods where numbers were carved and used for multiplication and division aids is known as
Pascaline
Napier's Bones
Stepped Reckoner
Slide Rule
Any method for controlling access to or use of memory is known
Memory map
Memory protection
Memory management
Memory instruction
Note book, laptop, palm, hand-held computers are coming under the category of________ computer
Digital computer
Mainframe computer
Portable computer
Hybrid computer