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