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Chapter1 Questions With Options

The document contains a series of questions related to computer science concepts, organized into True/False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill in the Blank, and Short Answer sections. Topics covered include the functions of the Control Unit, types of computers, storage devices, software categories, and characteristics of different computer generations. It serves as a study guide for understanding fundamental computer architecture and programming concepts.

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Chapter1 Questions With Options

The document contains a series of questions related to computer science concepts, organized into True/False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill in the Blank, and Short Answer sections. Topics covered include the functions of the Control Unit, types of computers, storage devices, software categories, and characteristics of different computer generations. It serves as a study guide for understanding fundamental computer architecture and programming concepts.

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Chapter 1 Based Questions (With Options)

Part I: True or False

1. The Control Unit (CU) is responsible for performing arithmetic calculations like addition and
subtraction.

6. One of the limitations of computers is that they have no inherent intelligence or decision-making
ability of their own.

7. Mainframe computers are more powerful than Supercomputers.

8. The Fifth Generation of computers is characterized by the use of Vacuum Tubes.

12. A Hybrid computer can process both continuous (analog) and discrete (digital) data.

Part II: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

a) RAM

b) Cache Memory

c) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

d) CPU Register

3. Which generation of computers introduced the use of microprocessors (VLSI technology)?

a) Second Generation

b) Third Generation

c) Fourth Generation

d) Fifth Generation

6. A microphone is an example of a(n):

a) Output device

b) Processing device

c) Storage device

d) Input device

10. Which of the following is an example of system software?

a) Microsoft Word

b) Google Chrome

c) Operating System

d) A video game

11. A computer designed specifically to perform a single, dedicated task is known as:

a) Mainframe Computer
b) Microcomputer

c) Embedded Computer

d) Minicomputer

16. The part of the CPU that performs comparisons is the:

a) Control Unit (CU)

b) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

c) Memory Register

d) Cache

19. A real-time system is characterized by:

a) Batch processing

b) Output within strict deadline

c) Most powerful computer

d) Uses analog signals

21. 2^10 (1024) bytes is equal to 1:

a) Megabyte

b) Gigabyte

c) Terabyte

d) Kilobyte

22. Which of the following is a disadvantage of High-Level Languages?

a) Machine dependent

b) Difficult to learn

c) Less efficient control over hardware

d) Hard to debug

24. Which Unicode encoding scheme is variable-width?

a) ASCII

b) EBCDIC

c) UTF-8

d) BCD

Part III: Matching

Column A

2. RAM
5. Supercomputer

6. Hybrid Computer

7. Touchpad

8. Control Unit (CU)

Column B

a) A non-volatile, high-speed memory used by CPU

b) The most powerful type of computer

c) A computer that processes both analog and digital data

d) An input device used to control a cursor

e) The part of CPU managing operations

Part IV: Fill in the Blank

2. A group of eight bits is called a ________.

3. The two main categories of software are system software and ________ software.

6. Computers from the first generation used ________ ________.

7. ________ computers are the most common type.

8. The Unicode standard was developed to represent the alphabets of multiple ________.

11. The ________ is a light-sensitive stylus used as an input device.

14. A ________ computer is designed for technical applications.

16. A sensor is an ________ device.

17. The ________ number system is the native language of computers.

Part V: Short Answer

2. List and briefly explain the three main components of the CPU.

3. Distinguish between a compiler and an interpreter. How are they different from an assembler?

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