18th Computer Fundamental Online Test

18 Computer fundamental online Test

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following is the 1's complement of 10?‎
   1.   A. ‎ ‎1
   2.   B. ‎ ‎110
   3.   C. ‎ ‎11
   4.   D. ‎ ‎10
2. A section of code to which control is transferred when a ‎processor is interrupted is known as
   1.   A. ‎ M
   2.   B. ‎ SVC
   3.   C. ‎ IP
   4.   D. ‎ MDR
3. Which part interprets program instructions and initiate ‎control operations.‎
   1.   A. ‎ Input
   2.   B. ‎ Storage unit
   3.   C. ‎ Logic unit
   4.   D. ‎ Control unit
4. The binary system uses powers of
   1.   A. ‎ ‎2
   2.   B. ‎ ‎10
   3.   C. ‎ ‎8
   4.   D. ‎ ‎16
5. A computer program that converts assembly language to ‎machine language is
   1.   A. ‎ Compiler
   2.   Interpreter
   3.   Interpreter
   4.   D. ‎ Comparator
6. The time required for the fetching and execution of one ‎simple machine instruction is
   1.   A. ‎ Delay time
   2.   B. ‎ CPU cycle
   3.   C. ‎ Real time
   4.   D. ‎ Seek time
7. The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called
   1.   A. ‎ Seek time
   2.   B. ‎ Effective time
   3.   C. ‎ Access time
   4.   D. ‎ Real time
8. Binary numbers need more places for counting because
   1.   A. ‎ They are always big numbers
   2.   B. ‎ Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them
   3.   C. ‎ Binary base is small
   4.   D. ‎ ‎0's and l's have to be properly spaced apart
9. Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a ‎cassette tape?‎
   1.   A. ‎ Direct
   2.   Sequential
   3.   C. ‎ Random
   4.   D. ‎ All of the above
10. Any type of storage that is used for holding information ‎between steps in its processing is
    1.   A. ‎ CPU
    2.   B. ‎ Primary storage
    3.   C. ‎ Intermediate storage
    4.   D. ‎ Internal storage
11. A name applied by Intel corp. to high speed MOS technology ‎is called
    1.   A. ‎ HDLC
    2.   B. ‎ LAP
    3.   C. ‎ HMOS
    4.   D. ‎ SDLC
12. A program component that allows structuring of a program ‎in an unusual way is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Correlation
    2.   B. ‎ Coroutine
    3.   C. ‎ Diagonalization
    4.   D. ‎ Quene
13. The radian of a number system
    1.   A. ‎ Is variable
    2.   B. ‎ Has nothing to do with digit position value
    3.   C. ‎ Equals the number of its distinct counting digits
    4.   D. ‎ Is always an even number
14. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the ‎execution of program instructions
    1.   A. ‎ Memory
    2.   B. ‎ Register unit
    3.   C. ‎ Control unit
    4.   D. ‎ ALU
15. Which type of system puts the user into direct conversation ‎with the computer through a keyboard?‎
    1.   A. ‎ Real time processing
    2.   B. ‎ Interactive computer
    3.   C. ‎ Batch processing
    4.   D. ‎ Time sharing
16. The term referring to evacuating the content of some part of ‎the machine is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Dump
    2.   B. ‎ Enhancement
    3.   C. ‎ Down
    4.   D. ‎ Compiler
17. A single packet on a data link is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Path
    2.   B. ‎ Frame
    3.   C. ‎ Block
    4.   D. ‎ Group
18. The process of communicating with a file from a terminal is
    1.   A. ‎ Interactive
    2.   B. ‎ Interrogation
    3.   C. ‎ Heuristic
    4.   D. ‎ All of the above
19. A common boundary between two systems is called
    1.   A. ‎ Interdiction
    2.   B. ‎ Interface
    3.   C. ‎ Surface
    4.   D. ‎ None of the above
20. The examination and changing of single bits or small groups ‎of his within a word is called
    1.   A. ‎ Bit
    2.   Byte
    3.   Bit manipulation
    4.   Bit slice
21. Which computer has been designed to be as compact as ‎possible?‎
    1.   A. ‎ Mini
    2.   B. ‎ Super computer
    3.   C. ‎ Micro computer
    4.   D. ‎ Mainframe
22. Which method is used to connect a remote computer?‎
    1.   A. ‎ Device
    2.   B. ‎ Dialup
    3.   C. ‎ Diagnostic
    4.   D. ‎ Logic circuit
23. How many bit code is used by Murray code for ‎TELEPRINTER machines.‎
    1.   A. ‎ ‎4
    2.   B. ‎ ‎5
    3.   C. ‎ ‎9
    4.   D. ‎ ‎25
24. The symbols used in an assembly language are
    1.   A. ‎ Codes
    2.   B. ‎ Mnemonics
    3.   C. ‎ Assembler
    4.   D. ‎ All of the above
25. The 2's complement of a binary no. is obtained by ‎adding.....to its 1's complement.‎
    1.   A. ‎ ‎0
    2.   B. ‎ ‎1
    3.   C. ‎ ‎10
    4.   D. ‎ ‎12
26. A systems programming language for microcomputers in the ‎Intel family is
    1.   A. ‎ PL/C
    2.   B. ‎ PL/CT
    3.   C. ‎ PL/M
    4.   D. ‎ PLA
27. A datum that indicates some important state in the content of ‎input or output is
    1.   A. ‎ Sequence
    2.   B. ‎ Sentinel
    3.   C. ‎ SIO
    4.   D. ‎ Sibling
28. Which is a non-standard version of a computing language?‎
    1.   A. ‎ PROLOG
    2.   B. ‎ APL
    3.   C. ‎ Army
    4.   D. ‎ PL/1
29. Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?‎
    1.   A. ‎ EDSAC
    2.   B. ‎ ENIAC
    3.   C. ‎ Abacus
    4.   D. ‎ UNIVAC
30. The average time necessary for the correct sector of a disk to ‎arrive at the read write head is ________ .‎
    1.   A. ‎ Down time
    2.   B. ‎ Seek time
    3.   C. ‎ Rotational delay
    4.   D. ‎ Access time
31. A number that is used to control the form of another number ‎is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Map
    2.   B. ‎ Mask
    3.   C. ‎ Mamtossa
    4.   D. ‎ Marker
32. A general purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be ‎operated by one person at a time is
    1.   A. ‎ Special-purpose computer
    2.   B. ‎ KIPS
    3.   C. ‎ M
    4.   D. ‎ PC
33. ASCII stands for
    1.   A. ‎ American standard code for information interchange
    2.   B. ‎ All purpose scientific code for information interchange
    3.   C. ‎ American security code for information interchange
    4.   D. ‎ American Scientific code for information interchange
34. Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use ‎of the keyboard?‎
    1.   A. ‎ Joystick
    2.   B. ‎ Light pen
    3.   C. ‎ Mouse
    4.   D. ‎ Touch
35. The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely ‎used Intel
    1.   A. ‎ ‎8080 microprocessor
    2.   B. ‎ ‎8085 microprocessor
    3.   C. ‎ ‎8086 microprocessor
    4.   D. ‎ ‎8082 microprocessor
36. Which is a machine-oriented high-level language for the ‎GEC 4080 series machines.‎
    1.   A. ‎ LOGO
    2.   B. ‎ SNOBOL
    3.   C. ‎ Babbage
    4.   D. ‎ ALGOL
37. A program that is employed in the development, repair or ‎enhancement of other programs is known as
    1.   A. ‎ System software
    2.   B. ‎ Software tool
    3.   C. ‎ Applications program
    4.   D. ‎ Utility program
38. Any storage device added to a computer beyond the ‎immediately usable main storage is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Floppy disk
    2.   B. ‎ Hard disk
    3.   C. ‎ Backing store
    4.   D. ‎ Punched card
39. Which output device is used for translating information from ‎a computer into pictorial form on paper.‎
    1.   A. ‎ Mouse
    2.   B. ‎ Plotter
    3.   C. ‎ Touch panel
    4.   D. ‎ Card punch
40. The list of coded instructions is called
    1.   A. ‎ Computer program
    2.   B. ‎ Algorithm
    3.   C. ‎ Flowchart
    4.   D. ‎ Utility programs
41. A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a ‎digital bit stream is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Pulse code modulation
    2.   B. ‎ Pulse stretcher
    3.   C. ‎ Query processing
    4.   D. ‎ Queue management
42. An optical input device that interprets pencil marks on ‎paper media is
    1.   A. ‎ O.M.R
    2.   B. ‎ Punch card reader
    3.   C. ‎ Optical scanners
    4.   D. ‎ Magnetic tape
43. Most important advantage of an IC is its
    1.   A. ‎ Easy replacement in case of circuit failure
    2.   B. ‎ Extremely high reliability
    3.   C. ‎ Reduced cost
    4.   D. ‎ Low power consumption
44. Data division is the third division of a _____ program.‎
    1.   A. ‎ COBOL
    2.   B. ‎ BASIC
    3.   C. ‎ PASCAL
    4.   D. ‎ FORTH
45. Which language was devised by Dr. Seymour Aubrey ‎Papert?‎
    1.   A. ‎ APL
    2.   B. ‎ COBOL
    3.   C. ‎ LOGO
    4.   D. ‎ FORTRAN
46. A program that converts computer data into some code ‎system other than the normal one is known as
    1.   A. ‎ Encoder
    2.   B. ‎ Simulation
    3.   C. ‎ Emulator
    4.   D. ‎ Coding
47. A device designed to read information encoded into a small ‎plastic card is
    1.   A. ‎ Magnetic tape
    2.   B. ‎ Badge reader
    3.   C. ‎ Tape puncher
    4.   D. ‎ Card puncher
48. A hybrid computer uses a _____ to convert digital signals ‎from a computer into analog signals.‎
    1.   A. ‎ Modulator
    2.   B. ‎ Demodulator
    3.   C. ‎ Modem
    4.   D. ‎ Decoder
49. A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under ‎the control of one master is
    1.   A. ‎ Cylinder
    2.   B. ‎ Cluster
    3.   C. ‎ Surface
    4.   D. ‎ Track
50. Any device that performs signal conversion is
    1.   A. ‎ Modulator
    2.   B. ‎ Modem
    3.   C. ‎ Keyboard
    4.   D. ‎ Plotter