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1. Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily ?
- Minicomputers
- Supercomputers
- PCs
- Laptops
- None of these
Laptops
2. The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into
- files
- tables
- information
- graphs
- None of these
information
3. Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers ?
- Personal Computers
- Supercomputers
- Laptops
- Notebooks
- None of these
Supercomputers
4. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations and other computers is a(n) ——
- supercomputer
- minicomputer
- laptop
- server
- None of these
minicomputer
5. A ——— is an electronic device that process data, converting it into information.
- computer
- processor
- case
- stylus
- None of these
processor
6. A central computer that holds collections programs for many PCs, workstations computers is a(n)
- supercomputer
- minicomputer
- laptop
- server
- None of these
server
7. Personal computers can be connected together to form a
- server
- supercomputer
- network
- enterprise
- None of these
network
8. Portable computer, also known as laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called
- general-purpose application
- Internet
- scanner
- printer
- notebook computer
notebook computer
9. Which of the following is the fastest type of computer?
- Laptop
- Notebook
- Personal computer
- Workstation
- Supercomputer
Supercomputer
10. A computer system
- Hardware
- Software
- Peripheral devices
- All of these
- None of these
All of these
11. A ________ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
- Handheld computer
- Mainframe computer
- Personal computer
- Tablet computer
- None of these
Mainframe computer
12. A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n)
- individual
- department
- company
- city
- None of these
individual
13. Ctrl, shift and alt are called _________ keys.
- Adjustment
- Function
- Modifier
- Alphanumeric
- None of these Past Exercise
Function
14. Super computer developed by Indian scientists
- Param
- Super30l
- Compaq Presario
- Cray YMP
- Blue Gene
Param
15. A computer used at supermarkets, departmental stores and restaurant etc is called ______ terminal
- P-O-S
- Dumb
- Intelligent
- Smart
- calculating
P-O-S
16. Supercomputers _______
- are smaller in size and processing capability than mainframe computers
- are common in majority of households
- contain thousands of microprocessors
- are rarely used by researchers due to their lack of computing capacity
- are of the same size as laptops
contain thousands of microprocessors
17. Which of the following is NOT associated with Computers?
- Bit
- Binary
- Pencil
- Mouse
- Screen
Binary
18. The first computer which provides storage is
- EDSAC
- EDBAC
- MARK-I
- ACE
- None of these
EDSAC
19. Microcomputer hardware consists of three basic categories of physical equipment __________.
- keyboard, monitor, hard drive
- system unit, input/output, memory
- system unit, input/output, secondary storage
- system unit, primary storage, secondary storage
- None of these
system unit, input/output, memory
20. A desktop computer is also known as a –
- Palm Pilot
- PC
- laptop
- mainframe
- None of these
PC
21. The benefit of using computers is that ________.
- Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data
- Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
- Computers are designed to be inflexible
- All of these
- None of these
Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data
22. In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed
- Parallel only
- Sequentially only
- Both sequentially and parallel
- All of above
- None of these
Both sequentially and parallel
23. Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily?
- Laptops
- Supercomputers
- PCs
- Minicomputers
- None of these
Laptops
24. The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into __________.
- information
- tables
- files
- graphs
- None of these
information
25. Computers gather data, which means they allow users to __________ data.
- present
- store
- output
- input
- None of these
input
26. Which of the following is not the major function of a computer?
- Processing data into information
- Storing data or information
- Gathering data
- Analysing data or information
- None of these
Analysing data or information
27. When your computer stops working suddenly, it is referred to as a __________.
- crash
- die
- death
- penalty
- None of these
crash
28. First supercomputer developed in India is
- PARAM
- ARYA Bhatt
- BUDDHA
- SHIVA
- None of these
PARAM
29. The benefit of using computers is that
- Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of correct.
- Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
- Computers are designed to be inflexible
- All of the above
- None of these
30. Personal computer is
- MC
- SC
- YC
- PC
PC
31. A desktop computer is also known as _________.
- Palm Pilot
- PC
- laptop
- mainframe
- None of these
PC
32. A __________ is a small hand-held computer that helps you surf the Web and perform simple tasks.
- desktop computer
- mobile phone
- notebook computer
- minicomputer
- PDA
notebook computer
33. A portable, personal computer, small enough to fit on your lap, is called a __________.
- notebook computer
- handheld computer
- mainframe computer
- desktop computer
- super computer
notebook computer
34. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called
- upgrading
- processing
- batching
- utilising
- downloading
processing
35. Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer?
- Second Generation
- Fourth Generation
- Both Second Generation and Fourth Generation
- Fourth Generation
- None of these
Fourth Generation
36. A __________ computer is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users
- server
- mainframe
- desktop
- tablet
- None of these
mainframe
37. Compatibility in regard to computers refers to
- the software doing the right job for the user
- it being versatile enough to handle the job
- the software being able to run on the computer
- software running with other previously installed software
- None of the above
software running with other previously installed software
38. The first computers were programmed using
- assembly language
- machine language
- spaghetti code
- source code
- None of the above
machine language
39. __________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
- Server
- Embedded computers
- Robotic computers
- Main frames
- None of these
Embedded computers
40. Every computer has a(n) __________; many also have __________.
- operating system; a client system
- operating system; instruction sets
- application programs; an operating system
- application programs; a client system
- operating system; application programs
operating system; application programs
41. Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as
- supercomputers
- planners
- minicomputers
- file servers
- laptops
laptops
42. The computer’s capability of distinguishing spoken words is called
- voice analysis
- speech acknowledgment
- voice recognition
- speech interpretation
- vocalisation
voice recognition
43. What is an embedded system?
- A program that comes wrapped in a box.
- A program that is permanent part of a computer
- A computer that is part of a larger computer
- A computer and software system that controls a machine or appliance
- None of these
A computer and software system that controls a machine or appliance
44. All computers must have
- a word processing software
- an operating system
- an attached printer
- a virus checking program
- None of these
an operating system
45. Computers excel at
- performing the same action(s) over and over the same way.
- keeping track of large numbers of small details.
- providing creative solutions to problems.
- working in fractions of seconds.
- All of these
All of these
46. Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most, expensive computers?
- Notebooks
- Personal Computers
- Laptops
- Supercomputers
- PDAs
Supercomputers
47. Which is not a basic function of a computer?
- Accept and process data
- Accept input
- Process data
- Store data
- Scan text
Scan text
48. Choose the odd one out.
- Microcomputer
- Minicomputer
- Supercomputer
- Notebook computer
- Digital computer
49. A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n)
- Ancient system
- Historical system
- Age old system
- Legacy system
- Legal system
50. The basic goal of a computer process is to convert data into
- graphs
- tables
- files
- information
- diagram
information
51. Analog computer works on the supply of
- continuous electrical pulses
- Electrical pulses but not continuous
- Magnetic strength
- Physical strength
- Natural strength
continuous electrical pulses
52. Laptops are
- Computers used in chemical laboratories
- Portable, light weight and fit into briefcases
- Hearing voice recognition system
- Desktop
- All of the above
Portable, light weight and fit into briefcases
53. ________ is not a microcomputer
- Desktop computer
- Tablet PC
- Handled computer
- Mainframe computer
- Laptop
54. General purpose computer are used for
- Accounting
- Creating a small database
- Performs calculation
- All of the above
- None of these
All of the above
55. Which is not the example of special purpose computer ?
- Automatic Aircraft Landing
- Word Processor
- Multimedia computer
- All of the above
- None of these
Word Processor
56. Palmtop computer is also known as
- Personal computer
- Notebook computer
- Tablet PC
- Handled computer
- None of these
Handled computer
