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