The first Macintosh computer was from

A. First generation

B. Second generation

C. Third generation

D. Fourth generation*

E. Second and Third generation

 

Which of the following is internal memory?

A. Disks

B. Pen Drives

C. RAM*

D. CDs

E. SRAM

 

The magnetic storage chip used to provide non-volatile direct access storage of data and that have no moving parts are known as

A. Magnetic core memory

B. Magnetic tape memory

C. Magnetic disk memory

D. Magnetic bubble memory*

E. Stores data in the memory

 

A collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as

A. File

B. Database

C. Program*

D. None of above

E. Notebook

 

Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and

A. Buffer size

B. Resolution*

C. Vertical dimensions

D. Intelligence

E. Understanding

 

Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code is called

A. Mnemonics

B. Symbolic code*

C) Gray codes

D. Opcode

E. None of above

 

9. Which language is directly understood by the computer without translation program?
A. Machine language*

B. Assembly language

C. High level language

D. None of above

E. Both C and D

 

Which of the following processors use RISC technology?

A. 486dx

B. Power PC*

C. 486sx

D. 6340

E. 1320

 

How many numbers could ENIAC store in its internal memory

A. 100

B. 20*

C. 80

D. 40

E. 60

 

The subject of cybernetics deals with the science of

A. Genetics

B. Control and communication*

C. Molecular biology

D. Biochemistry

E. Both A and D

 

Binary circuit elements have

A. One stable state

B. Two stable state*

C. Three stable state

D. None of above

E. Both A and D

 

The value of each bead in earth is

A. 1*

B. 3

C. 5

D. 7

E. 6

 

When did John Napier develop logarithm?

A. 1416

B. 1614*

C. 1641

D. 1804

E. 1408

 

Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?

A. Non volatile

B. Permanent

C. Control unit

D. Temporary*

E. Control bus

 

The word length of a computer is measured in

A. Bytes

B. Millimeters

C. Meters

D. Bits*

E. Cylinders

 

Which unit holds data permanently?

A. Input unit

B. Secondary storage unit*

C. Output Unit

D. Primary Memory Unit

E. Control unit

 

19. Before a disk can be used to store data. It must be_______

A. Formatted*

B. Reformatted

C. Addressed

D. None of the above

E. Extended

 

The first general purpose electronic digital computer in the world was

A. UNIVAC

B. EDVAC

C. ENIAC*

D. All of above

E. Power PC

 

Human beings are referred to as Homosapinens, which device is called Silico Sapiens?

A. Monitor

B. Hardware

C. Robot

D. Computer*

E. Digital Computer

 

Which company is the biggest player in the microprocessor industry?

A. Motorola

B. IBM

C. Intel*

D. AMD

E. ISAM

 

EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?

A. 256*

B. 216

C. 232

D. 264

E. 228

 

Number crunchier is the informal name for

A. Mini computer

B. Super computer*

C. Microcomputer

D. Mainframe computer

E. Digital Computer

 

Which technology is used in Compact disks?

A. Mechanical

B. Electrical

C. Electro Magnetic

D. Laser*

E. Magnetic Ink Code Reader

 

Different components of the motherboard of a PC unit are linked together by sets of parallel electrical conducting lines. What are these lines called?

A. Conductors

B. Buses*

C. Connectors

D. Consecutive

E. Interpreter

 

A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an

A. Interpreter

B. Simulator

C. Compiler*

D. Commander

E. Consecutive

 

Intel corporation produces chips for which computers?

A. IBM PCs*

B. Apple/Macintosh PCs

C. Both of above

D. None of above

E. MARK I

 

 

MS Word

 

29. The ability to combine name and addresses with a standard document is called _________

А. document formatting

B. database management

С. mail merge *

D. form letters

E. mail letters

 

30. A word processor would most likely be used to do

A. keep an account of money spent

B. do a computer search in media center

C. maintain an inventory

D. type a biography *

E.document formatting

 

31. Which can be used for quick access to commonly used commands and tools?

A. Status bar

B. Tool bar *

C. Menu bar

D. Title bar

E.Scroll bar