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Which was the most popular first generation computer?

A. IBM 1650

B. IBM 360

C. IBM 1130

D. IBM 2700

Correct Answer :

A. IBM 1650


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Programs are executed on the basis of a priority number in a

A. Batch processing system

B. Multiprogramming

C. Time sharing

D. None of these

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The BIOS is the abbreviation of ________.

A. Basic Input Output System

B. Best Input Output System

C. Basic Input Output Symbol

D. Base Input Output System

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An approach that permits the computer to work on several programs instead of one is

A. On-line thesaurus

B. Multiprogramming

C. Over lapped processing

D. Outline processor

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How many types of storage loops exists in magnetic bubble memory

A. 8

B. 4

C. 16

D. 2

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Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:

A. networked

B. mainframe

C. supercomputer

D. client

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Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers

A. Second Generation

B. Fourth Generation

C. Third Generation

D. First Generation

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The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called

A. Read-out

B. Read from

C. Read

D. All of above

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The qualitative or quantitative attribute of a variable or set of variables is termed as

A. data

B. information

C. both of above

D. none of above

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A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as

A. File

B. Database

C. Program

D. None of above

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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 of the following are the functions of a operating system

A. Allocates resources

B. Monitors Activities

C. Manages disks and files

D. All of the above

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In a punched card system, data is processed by a

A. Keypunch machine, sorter and posting machine

B. Accounting machine, posting machine, and billing machine

C. Sorter, posting machine, and billing machine

D. Accounting machine, keypunch machine and sorter

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Which of the following required large computer memory?

A. Imaging

B. Graphics

C. Voice

D. All of above

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ABC is a

A. Special purpose computer

B. General purpose computer

C. All Purpose Computer

D. None of above

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The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called

A. Software

B. Human ware

C. Firmware

D. Hardware

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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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Where as a computer mouse moves over the table surface, the trackball is

A. Stationary

B. Difficult to move

C. Dragged

D. Moved in small steps

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The advantage of COM are its __ and __

A. Compact size; speed readability

B. Compact size, speed

C. Readability; speed

D. Low cost; readability

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The primary advantage of key-to-tape data entry system is

A. A large percentage of editing can be performed at the time of data entry

B. Key verification is easily performed

C. The tape is reusable

D. Keying errors can be detected as they occur.

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Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as

A. Mnemonics

B. Bar code

C. Decoder

D. All of the above

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Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called________

A. upgrading

B. processing

C. batching

D. utilizing

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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 valid statement?

A. Data in itself is useless unless it is processed

B. The data that is processed is called a program

C. The data which is not yet processed is information

D. Information is processed by computer to generate data.

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The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is

A. ASCII

B. BCD

C. EBCDIC

D. All of above

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What is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer?

A. To produce result

B. To compare numbers

C. To control flow of information

D. To do maths works

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When did John Napier develop logarithm?

A. 1416

B. 1614

C. 1641

D. 1804

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The ALU of a computer normally contains a number of high speed storage element called

A. Semiconductor memory

B. Registers

C. Hard disks

D. Magnetic disk

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________is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices.

A. network

B. peripheral

C. expansion board

D. digital device

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RAM is used as a short memory because it is

A. Volatile

B. Has small capacity

C. Is very expensive

D. Is programmable

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Which of the following are (is) considered to be video component?

A. Resolution

B. Color depth

C. Refresh rate

D. All of the alcove