COMPUTER BASIC INFORMATION QUIZ

The transistorized computer circuits were introduced in the

Fifth generation

First generation

Fourth generation

Third generation

Second generation

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An essential difference between the operating system that runs a typical desktop computer and the operating system that runs a typical PDA is that .......

the desktop OS has a graphical user interface whereas the PDA OS does not.

the desktop OS can run several programs simultaneously whereas the PDA OS cannot.

the desktop computer has an OS whereas a PDA does not.

None of these

the desktop OS manages hardware resources whereas the PDA OS does not.

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In negative logic, the logic state 1 corresponds to

lower voltage level

negative voltage

zero voltage

None of these

more negative voltage

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What is the minimum number of operations required, for a microprocessor with 8 data pins, to read a 32-bit word?

1

4

2

None of these

8

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A storage device which is used to store data & information external to the main storage is known as

PROM

Backing storage

None of these

Buffer

Accumulator

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How are data organized in a spreadsheet?

Rows and Columns

None of these

Boxes

Tables

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What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?

Access-control software

User log in

Passwords

Computer keys

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'ITS' stands for

Intelligent Teaching Systems

All of these

International Tutoring Systems

Intelligent Tutoring Systems

None of these

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Example of non-numerical data is

Examination score

None of these

Bank balance

Employee address

All of these

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Measuring unit of capacity of hard drive is -

Gwatts

GB

G Newton

GHz

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