Computer fundamentals

1. In computer terminology a compiler means

a person who computes source programs
the same thing as a programmer
key punch operator
a program which translates source program into object program E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionIn computer terminology a compiler means

2. A specific part of an arithmetic & logic unit that is used to perform the operation of multiplication is

Multiplier
Multiplener
Multivibrator
Quantization E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionA specific part of an arithmetic & logic unit that is used to perform the operation of multiplication is

3. Conversion of an octal number 738 to binary number is

1101112
1111002
1100102
1110112 E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionConversion of an octal number 738 to binary number is

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of broad band internet connection?

Cable
DSL
Dial-up
Satellite E. None of these

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following is NOT a type of broad band internet connection?

5. A number which is stored and processed but not in the standard exponential form is called

Floating point number
Fixed point number
Octal number
Decimal number E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionA number which is stored and processed but not in the standard exponential form is called

6. A disadvantage of the laser printer is:

It is quieter than an impact printer.
It is very slow
The output is of a lower quality
All of the above E. None of these

Detailed SolutionA disadvantage of the laser printer is:

7. What technology is used for flat panel displays?

Solid state
RBG monitor
VLSI
Direct view storage tube E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionWhat technology is used for flat panel displays?

8. The disadvantage of dynamic RAM over static RAM is

higher power consumption
variable speed
need to refresh the capacitor charge every once in two milliseconds
higher bit density E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe disadvantage of dynamic RAM over static RAM is

9. The most important or powerful computer in a typical network is _____

Desktop
Network client
Network server
Network station E. None of these

Detailed SolutionThe most important or powerful computer in a typical network is _____

10. A computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical systems is

Data transmission
Data flow
Data capture
Data processing E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionA computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical systems is

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