1. Which of the
following is not currently a topic in computer science?
(a) speech recognition
(b) artificial intelligence
(c) thermodynamics
(d) multiprocessing
ANS: c
2. Which of the following
isn't used in the storage phase of a computer-based information system?
(a) magnetic
(b) keyboard
(c) diskette
(d) hard disk
(e) None of the above.
ANS: b
3. In March 1991,
Hanover in Germany hosted an outstanding exhibition of information technology
covering computer software, office automation, personal computers, telecommunications,
security equipment etc. along with C-technologies. What is meant by C-technologies?
(a) CAD
(b) CAM
(c) CIM
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: d
4. The availability
of low-price mini-computers is largely responsible for the current interest in
(a) real-time processing
(b) batch processing
(c) distributed processing
(d) transaction processing
ANS: c
5. A digital computer
is superior to an analog computer in terms of
(a) cost, speed and space requirements
(b) cost, accuracy and versatility
(c) cost, speed and accuracy
(d) All of the above.
ANS: b
6. A name or number
used to identify it a storage location is called.
(a) a byte
(b) a record
(c) an address
(d) all of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: c
7. A word processor
is used for
(a) scientific and engineering calculations
(b) producing graphs, charts and maps
(c) routine office correspondence
(d) business calculations
ANS: c
8. Abacus was first
of all used by the country
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) China
(d) France
ANS: c
9. The most commonly
used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical & punctuation
characters used in Electronic Data Processing system is called
(a) ASCII
(b) EBCDIC
(c) BCD
(d) all of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: a
10. Ergonomics is
study of
(a) cost, relationship between computer hard-ware and software
(b) different computer operating systems
(c) gradation of various computer professionals
(d) human aspect of the environment around the computer system
ANS: d
11. To process data,
the data processing machines need to be feed with
(a) only data
(b) only instructions
(c) both data and instructions
(d) None of the above.
ANS: c
12. In which of the
following terminals the screen is regarded as an array of pixels, where each
pixel is either on or off?
(a) character map terminal
(b) bit map terminal
(c) RS-232 C terminal
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
ANS: b
13. A computer
(a) is an intelligent machine
(b) can get tired easily
(c) may forget if you give it too much data
(d) None of the above.
ANS: d
14. People typically
interface with a computer based system when:
(a) Information must be output
(b) Data must be input
(c) Information must be reviewed the computer needs a direction (or instruction) in order to process data
(d) All of the above.
ANS: d
15. The principle
advantage of the centralized approach to organizing a computer facility is:
(a) Cost-effectiveness
(b) Processing activities are easier to coordinate
(c) Processing activities are easier to control
(d) Processing statements 'can be enforced
(e) All of the above.
ANS: e
16. The fifth
generation digital computer will be
(a) Extremely low cost
(b) Very expensive
(c) Versatility
(d) Artificial intelligence
(e) None of the above.
Ans:d
17. To be
information, data must be
(a) Factual
(b) Relevant
(c) News
(d) All of the above
(d) None of the above.
ANS: d
18. A data system for
calculating measures used in statistical inference is an example of a
(a) Teleprocessing system
(b) Data management system
(c) Computing system
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: c
19. For the purposes
of defining data needs, a responsibility area is
(a) Marketing
(b) Administration
(c) Personal
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: c
20. Which is widely
used in academic testing?
(a) MICR
(b) POS
(c) OCR
(d) OMR
(e) None of the above.
ANS: d
21. Coded entries
which are used to gain access to a computer system are called:
(a) Entry codes
(b) Passwords
(c) Security commands
(d) Code words
ANS: b
22. A factor which
might cause an individual to consider using a computer in criminal activities
is:
(a) The computer's access to large sums to money
(b) The speed with which the crime can be accomplished
(c) EFTS (Electronic Funds Transfer System
(d) All of the above
23. EBCDIC can code
up to how many different characters?
(a) 816
(b) 32
(c) 64
(d) 256
ANS: d
24. Which of the
following statements is true?
(a) The installation of a computer is favorably received by all employees
(b) Some form of training is necessary for employees who will work with computers
(c) Computers are portrayed solely as society's benefactor
(d) A business person is only interested in the computer's accuracy.
ANS: b
25. Which is
considered a direct entry input device?
(a) Optical scanner
(b) Mouse
(c) Light pen
(d) Digitizer
(e) All of the above.
ANS: e
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