Computer MCQ Quiz Hub

1. What was the expected feature of fifth generation computers when Japan started FGCS?
Operating Systems
Paralled Processing
ULSI
None of above

2. Which of the following memory medium is not used as main memory system
Magnetic core
Semiconductor
Magnetic tape
Both semiconductor and magnetic tape

3. The storage subsystem in a microcomputer consists mainly of __ or __ media with varying capacities
Memory or video
Magnetic or optical
Optical or memory
Video or magnetic

4. Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
system software
application software
utility programs
operating system

5. Computer operators
writes computer programs for specific problems
operate the device which input and output data from the computer
normally require a college degree in computer science
all of the above

6. Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
NAV
F-Prot
Oracle
McAfee

7. What is a compiler?
A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
None of the above

8. _______ computers are also called personal computers
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computers
Micro Computers
Micro Computers

9. Which of the following is not input unit device?
scanner
camera
plotter
digitizer

10. Identify the correct statement
IBM PCs used RISC CPU designs
Macintosh used CISC CPU design
IBM used CISC CPU design
None of above is true

11. Which of the following statement is false?
Mechanical analog computers have existed for thousands of years
There are mechanical analog computers and electronic analog computers
All electronic computers are digital computers
All of above are false

12. Which of the following require large computers memory?
Imaging
Graphics
Voice
All of Above

13. Which of the following is machine independence program?
High level language
Low level language
Assembly language
Machine language

14. When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
1880
1990
1944
None of the above

15. The first machine to successfully perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operations was:
ENIAC
Mark
Analytic Engine
UNIVAC

16. Which one is the largest space?
kilobyte
petabyte
terrabyte
gigabyte

17. FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for ____
Business Applications
Marketing Applications
Scientific Applications
None of above

18. The brain of any computer system is
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Central Processing Unit
Storage Unit

19. Analog computer works on the supply of
Continuous electrical pulses
Electrical pulses but not continuous
Magnetic strength
None of the above

20. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
Leech
Squid
Slug
Glitch

21. The advantage of COM are its __ and __
Compact size; speed readability
Compact size, speed
Readability; speed
Low cost; readability

22. The BIOS is the abbreviation of _______
Basic Input Output System
Best Input Output System
Basic Input Output Symbol
Base Input Output System

23. Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
Laser printer
Inkjet printer
Daisywheel printer
Dot matrix printer

24. IBM 1401 is
First Generation Computer
Second Generation Computer
Third Generation Computer
Fourth Generation Computer

25. Most of the first generation computers were
Special purpose computers
General purpose computers
Both of above
None of above

26. Floppy disks typically in diameter
3
5.25
8
All of above

27. The output quality of a printer is measured by
Dot per inch
Dot per sq. inch
Dots printed per unit time
All of above

28. On a PC, how much memory is available to application software?
1024 KB
760 KB
640 KB
560 KB

29. In a computer _____ is capable to store single binary bit
Capacitor
Flip flop
Register
Inductor

30. What does DMA stand for?
Distinct Memory Access
Direct Memory Access
Direct Module Access
Direct Memory Allocation

31. Who invented Integrated Circuits?
Jack Kilby
Robert Noyce
Both of above
None of above

32. Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under?
System Software
Application Software
Utilities
None of above

33. One computer that is not considered a portable is
Minicomputer
Laptop computer
Laptop computer
All of above

34. Which of the following is not an electronic computer
ENIAC
ABC
UNIVAC
EDVAC

35. What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
Pixel
Reverse video
Touch screen
Cursor