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Computer Basics Quiz Questions

The document contains 50 multiple choice questions related to computer fundamentals such as hardware components, memory types, operating systems, generations of computers, and networking. The questions cover topics like input/output devices, protocols, pioneers in computer architecture, memory hierarchy, and software applications.
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Computer Basics Quiz Questions

The document contains 50 multiple choice questions related to computer fundamentals such as hardware components, memory types, operating systems, generations of computers, and networking. The questions cover topics like input/output devices, protocols, pioneers in computer architecture, memory hierarchy, and software applications.
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1.

A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or


other images into digital form is

A. Keyboard

B. Plotter

C. Scanner

D. OMR

E. None of these

[Link] protocol provides e-mail facility among different hosts?

A. FTP

B. SMTP

C. TELNET

D. SNMP

E. None of these

[Link] basic architecture of computer was developed by

A. John Von Neumann

B. Charles Babbage

C. Blaise Pascal

D. Garden Moore

E. None of these
[Link] order to tell Excel that we are entering a formula in cell, we
must begin with an operator such as

A. $

B. @

C. +

D. =

E. #

[Link] how many generations a computer can be classified?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

E. None of these

[Link] generation computers are based on

A. Artificial Intelligence

B. Programming Intelligence

C. System Knowledge

D. VVLSI

E. None of these
[Link] generation of computer was based on which technology?

A. Transistor

B. LSI

C. VLSI

D. Vaccum Tube

E. None of these

[Link] was introduced in which generation of


computer?

A. Second Generation

B. Fourth Generation

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Third Generation

E. Allof these

[Link] generation computers are made of

A. Vaccum Tubes

B. Transistors

C. LSI

D. VLSI

E. None of these
[Link] of the following memory is non-volatile?

A. SRAM

B. DRAM

C. ROM

D. All of the above

E. None of these

[Link] stands for

A. Graph Use Interface

B. Graphical Universal Interface

C. Graphical User Interface

D. Graphical Unique Interface

E. None of these

[Link] data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer


is considered as

A. Storage

B. Output

C. Input

D. Information

E. None of these
[Link] during which a job is processed by the computer is:

A. Execution Time

B. Delay Time

C. Real Time

D. Waiting Time

E. None of these

[Link] of the following circuit is used as a 'Memory device' in


computers?

A. Rectifier

B. Flip Flop

C. Comparator

D. Attenuator

E. None of these

[Link] memory sizes in mainframe computers and advanced


technology micro computer are expressed as

A. Bytes

B. Kilobytes

C. Bits

D. Megabytes
E. None of these

[Link] one of the following is not an application software


package?

A. Red Hat Linux

B. Microsoft Office

C. Adobe Pagemaker

D. Open Office

E. None of these

[Link] of the following statement is wrong?

A. Photoshop is a graphical design tool by Adobe

B. Linux is free and open source software

C. Linux is owned and sold by Microsoft

D. Windows XP is an operating system

E. None of the above

[Link] error is also known as:

A. Bug

B. Debug

C. Cursor

D. Icon
E. None of these

[Link] Word is an example of

A. an operating system

B. Processing device

C. Application software

D. an input device

E. System Software

[Link] invented the supercomputer?

A. Charles Babbage

B. JH Van Tassell

C. Charles Ginsberg

D. Seymour Cray

E. None of these

[Link] pictures that represent an object like file, folder etc


are:

A. Task bar

B. Windows

C. Icons

D. Desktop
E. None of these

[Link] of the following is not an advantage of magnetic disk


storage?

A. The access time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape

B. Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage

C. Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape

D. None of the above

[Link] 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called Binary


Digits or

A. Bytes

B. Kilobytes

C. Decimal bytes

D. Bits

E. None of these

[Link] size of commonly used floppy disk is

A. 4.5"

B. 3.5"

C. 3.25"

D. 5.5"
E. None of these

[Link] 'IC' chip, used in computers, is made of

A. Chomium

B. Iron Oxide

C. Silica

D. Silicon

E. None of these

[Link] of the following operating systems is produced by IBM?

A. OS-2

B. Windows

C. DOS

D. UNIX

[Link] processor which performs arithmetical and logical


operations is called

A. Control

B. ALU

C. Register

D. Cache Memory
[Link] was an early mainframe computer?

A. UNIC

B. FUNTRIA

C. BRAINIA

D. ENIAC

[Link] is the headquarters of Intel located?

A. Redmond, Washington

B. Tucson, Arizona

C. Santa Clara, California

D. Richmond, Virginia

[Link] of the following was the first Intel processor introduced?

A. 3080

B. 4004

C. 8080

D. 8086

[Link]'s settings are recorded in

A. [Link]
B. [Link]

C. [Link]

D. [Link]

[Link] network protocol is used to send Email?

A. FTP

B. SSH

C. POP3

D. SMTP

E. None of these

[Link] was the first e-mail sent?

A. 1963

B. 1969

C. 1971

D. 1974

[Link] System is the most common type of _________


software.

A. Communication

B. Application

C. System
D. Word Processing Software

[Link] logic unit


I. perform arithmetic operations
II. store data
III. perform comparison
IV. communicate with input devices
from above the correct one is

A. I only

B. II only

C. I and II only

D. I and III only

[Link] chips

A. allow the computer to store data electronically

B. store data indefinitely unless you delete it

C. are secondary memory

D. All of the above

[Link] computers are mainly useful for

A. Mathematical intensive scientific applications

B. Data-retrieval operations

C. Input-output intensive processing

D. All of the above


[Link] operating system manages

A. Memory

B. Processor

C. Disk and I/O Devices

D. All of the above

[Link] memory is non volatile and may be written only once?

A. RAM

B. EEPROM

C. EPROM

D. PROM

[Link] memory which is programmed at the time it is


manufactured is

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. PROM

D. EPROM

E. None of these

[Link] of the following memory is volatile

A. RAM
B. ROM

C. EPROM

D. PROM

[Link] of the following is the fastest

A. CPU

B. Magnetic Tapes and Disks

C. Video Terminal

D. Sensors, Mechanical Controllers

43.A kilobyte also referred to as KB, is equal to:

A. 1000 bytes

B. 1024 bytes

C. 2048 bytes

D. 512 bytes

[Link] is the device that converts computer output into a form


that can be transmitted over a telephone line?

A. Teleport

B. Multiplexer

C. Concentrator

D. Modem
[Link] of the following items is not used in Local Area Networks
(LANs)

A. Computers

B. Modem

C. Printer

D. Cable

[Link] is needed for storing an initial program called _______.

A. Computer Startup Loader

B. OS Version

C. Kernel

D. Bootstrap Loader

E. None of the above

[Link] Virus is a _______.

A. Hardware

B. Software

C. Bacteria

D. Freeware

[Link] stands for

A. Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory


B. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

C. Electrically Enabled Programmable Read Only Memory

D. Electronically Enabled Programmable Read Only Memory

E. None of these

[Link] most advanced form of ROM is?

A. PROM

B. RAM

C. EEPROM

D. Cache Memory

[Link] term for Main Memory is

A. Hard Disk

B. ROM

C. Floppy Disk

D. RAM

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