Quiz: Multiple Choice Questions [ Topic Related To Computer System] Computer Science 1 / 64Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer? Second generation Third generation First generation Fourth generation 2 / 64What is the speed of computer measured in? Gigahertz Kilo-seconds Nanoseconds Megahertz 3 / 64Performance of a supercomputer is measured in: Floating-point operations per second Million instructions per second Kilobits per second Megabits per second 4 / 64A hybrid computer None of above Resembles analogue computer Resemble both a digital and analogue computer Resembles digital computer 5 / 64Which parts of the computer were used for calculating and comparing? Control Unit MODEM Memory Unit ALU 6 / 64The average latency depends on _____ of the disk. Rotation per sec None of the above Rotation per minute Rotation per hour 7 / 64USB-type storage device is ______. Secondary memory Primary memory ROM RAM 8 / 64A bar code reader is an example of Processing device Input device Output device Storage device 9 / 64_________ is generally used to increase the apparent size of physical memory. Disks Virtual Memory Hard disk Secondary Memory 10 / 64The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is _________ . Software All of the above Monitor Hardware 11 / 64____ are numbers and encoded characters, generally used as operands. Data Stored Values Information Input 12 / 64The main reason for the discontinuation of semi-conductor-based storage devices for providing large storage space is _______. None of the mentioned Lack of speed of operation High cost per bit value Lack of sufficient resources 13 / 64The device primary used to provide hardcopy is _______ . Card read Computer console CRT Printer 14 / 64The device primary used to provide hardcopy is the _______ . Printer Input Card Reader CRT 15 / 64Which type of memory can read data but can't write data? Read only memory Random accesses memory None of above Random only memory 16 / 64Storage which stores of retains data after power off is called _______. Cache memory Nonvolatile storage Volatile storage None of above 17 / 64What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer? Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible Supercomputer is much larger than mainframe computers. 18 / 64The term GIGO is related to which characteristics of computers? Automatic Reliability Accuracy Speed 19 / 64Which of the following is the smallest visual element on a video monitor? Pixel Bit Byte Character 20 / 64Which type of memory can speed up computer processing? Cache memory ROM Registers Both A and B 21 / 64USB refers to A serial bus standard A processor A storage device A port type 22 / 64Integrated Circuits (ICs) are related to which generation of computer. Second Generation First generation Fourth generation Third generation 23 / 64Which of the following programming language were used in first generation computers? Machine Language Both of above None of above Assembly Language 24 / 64Chief components of first-generation computer was Transistors Integrated Circuits None of above Vacuum Tubes and Valves 25 / 64The OCR recognizes the _____ of the characters with the help of light source. Size Color Used ink Shape 26 / 64CD-ROM stands for: Compact Data Read Only Memory Compatible Read Only Memory Compact Disc Read Only Memory Compactable Disc Read Only Memory 27 / 64Minicomputer are also called Midrange Computers Super Computer Hybrid Computers Analog Computers 28 / 64The storage capacity of a dual layer Blu-ray disc is _______. 40 GB 30 GB 50 GB 20 GB 29 / 64The use of IC in a computer has _____ . Increased the amount of heating Reduced the performance capacity of the computer Reduced the peripheral devices to be used Reduced the size and cost of computers 30 / 64A hard disk drive can be directly connected to a PC via a ______ . SCSI interface USB interface Parallel interface WAN interface 31 / 64What is the smallest unit of the information? A block A bit A byte A nibble 32 / 64Analog computer works on the supply of Physical strength Magnetic Strength Continuous electric pulses Discrete Signal 33 / 64The main virtue for using single Bus structure is ______. Fast data transfer Cost effective connectivity and speed None of above Cost effective connectivity and ease of attaching peripherals devices 34 / 64RAM is also called: None-volatile Memory Cache Memory Virtual Memory Volatile Memory 35 / 64Programs stored in the ROM are called as: Firmware Fireware Farmware Formware 36 / 64The two kinds of main memory are: RAM and ROM CDs and DVDs Primary and secondary Direct and sequential 37 / 64_______ has the shortest access times. Secondary Memory Cache Memory All of the above Virtual Memory 38 / 64Which memory is onboard storage? None of above Random Access Memory Cache Memory Virtual Memory 39 / 64The generation based on VLSI microprocessor. First Second Fourth Third 40 / 64What is the main purpose of secondary storage device? To networking To store data To increase the speed of computer To install operating system 41 / 64Who used punched cards practically for the first time in the history of computers? Howard Aikin Herman Hollerith Joseph Jacquard Charles Babbage 42 / 64Terminal which performs some processing operations but doesn't have any storage is called _________. Super terminal Dumb terminal Intelligent terminal Low terminal 43 / 64Three main component of computer are: I/O, Printer, Mouse Tape, I/O, floppy disk CPU, I/O, memory CPU, Memory, tape 44 / 64What are five main components of a computer system? Modem, Keyboard, Word Processor, Printer, Screen CPU, CD-ROM, Mouse, keyboard, sound card CPU, Memory, System bus, Input, Output Memory, Video card, Monitor, Software, Hardware 45 / 64The _____ pen is a small input device used to select and display objects on a screen. Light None of above Ink Magnetic 46 / 64Terminal that doesn't process or store data and simply is an input/output device, functions as a window into a computer located somewhere else is called _______. Intelligent terminal Low terminal Dumb terminal Super terminal 47 / 64The main memory of computer is also called as: Secondary storage Virtual memory Auxiliary memory Primary storage 48 / 64Which of the following is an input device? OCR Plotter VDU Printer 49 / 64A computer does not suffer from tiredness and lack of concentration. It is also known as ...... GIGO Accuracy Versatility Diligence 50 / 64In a traditional mainframe environment, each user accesses the mainframe's resources through a device called a _______. Terminal Hub Switch Node 51 / 64Computer is free form tiresome and boredom. We call it Accuracy Reliability Versatility Diligence 52 / 64The capacity of 3.5-inch floppy disk was _____? 1.40 GB 1.44 GB 1.40 MB 1.44 MB 53 / 64The number of character/second that can be transmitted to the memory form the tape is denoted by the term Transmission mode Data mode Transmission rate Data transfer rate 54 / 64The disks in which both the surfaces are used for recording are called ______. Double Density (DD) disk Double-Sided (DS) disk High Density (HD) disk None of above 55 / 64Which of the following is equal to gigabyte? 512 GB 1024 MB 1024 bytes 1024 bits 56 / 64The central processing unit is located in ____ . System unit Hard disk Memory unit Monitor 57 / 64A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used Development Advancement Growth Generation 58 / 64Cache memory acts between CPU and RAM All of the above RAM and ROM CPU and Hard disk 59 / 64What is the term for a temporary storage is that compensates for differences in data rate and data flow between devices? Modem Buffer Bus Channel 60 / 64Computers that are used in large organizations such as insurance companies and banks, where many people frequently need to use the same data, are Super computer Desktop computers Hybrid computers Mainframe computers 61 / 64Mobile computing allows transmission of data from one wireless-enabled device to another ______. Wired device Any device None of above Wireless-enabled device 62 / 64Which of the following is not considered hardware? Keyboard CPU Operating system Hard disk 63 / 64A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is _____ . Light Pen OMR Scanner Keyboard 64 / 64Magnetic type is a type of _______ access device. Sequential access Step Indirect Direct access Your score isThe average score is 58% 0% Restart quiz