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