1. A computer
possesses information
(a) As directed by the operator
(b) Automatically
(c) At once
(d) Gradually and eventually
(e) By truncating
ANS: b
2. Pick up the false
statement
(a) Computer can manipulate both numeric and non-numeric symbols
(b) Computer errors can usually be traced to faulty programs or inaccurate input data
(c) The facts or informational raw materials represented by numeric and non-numeric symbols are called information
(d) The space in the primary storage section is divided into four areas: input, working,
storage, output and program storage.
(e) Information is the relevant knowledge that results from the processing and arranging of data in an ordered and useful form.
ANS: c
3. Processors of all
computers, whether micro, mini or mainframe must have
(a) ALU
(b) Primary storage
(c) Control Unit
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: d
4. Pick up the
correct statement about computers
(a) Computers process data with human intervention after the program has been fed
(b) All comparisons are made in the control section
(c) The arithmetic-logic section of the CPU selects, interprets and executes the program steps.
(d) The secondary storage devices are usually connected on line to the CPU but for accepting data from them or returning data to them, human intervention is required.
(e) Computers have the built-in ability to obey different types of instructions.
ANS: e
5. Real time
computing is possible because of the following characteristic of computer
(a) Storage capability
(b) High speed
(c) Accuracy
(d) Versatility
(e) Automatic in execution
ANS: b
6. Pick out the wrong
statement about modern computer systems.
(a) These are simple and easy to take care of
(b) Even beginners, untrained persons can safely handle them
(c) They require a highly disciplined approach
(d) it is important to understand the proper handling of each element and proper overall
procedures must be followed
(e) The negligent use of a computer system will almost always introduce time bombs into the system.
ANS: b
7. A collection of
eight bits is called:
(a) Byte
(b) Word
(c) Record
(d) file
(e) None of the above
ANS: a
8. Choose the
incorrect statement about micro computers, mini-computers, etc.
(a) A microcomputer can be placed on a single silicon chip
(b) A minicomputer can have more processing capability than a mainframe model
(c) A microcomputer chip performs the arithmetic-logic and control functions of a microcomputer
(d) ROM chips may be used in micros to permanently store program instruction
(e) Most micros use rigid disk storage devices rather than floppy disk drives.
ANS: e
9. Control Unit of a
digital computer is often called the
(a) Lock
(b) Nerve center
(c) ICs
(d) all of the above
(e) None of the above.
ANS: b
10. Pick up the
correct statement
(a) Most mainframes are 48-bit machines
(b) Thousands of super computers are currently being built
(c) Super-computers are usually designed to process accounting applications
(d) Mainframes may have multiprocessor components that permit several tasks to be processed at the same instant in time
(e) Minicomputers cannot use high-speed buffer storage components and are thus always slower than mainframe models.
ANS: d
11. The following
acronym recognizes the fact that "computer errors" can usually be traced
to incorrect input data or unreliable programs
(a) IGO
(b) FIFO
(c) LIFO
(d) DASD
(e) ROM
ANS: a
12. Group of
instructions that directs a computer is called
(a) Storage
(b) Memory
(c) Logic
(d) Program
(e) None of the above.
ANS: d
13. Which of the
following does not describe one or more characteristics of a computer?
(a) Electronic
(b) External storage
(c) Stored program
(d) Program modification at execution
(e) All of the above are characteristics.
ANS: d
14. Which of the
following statements is true?
(a) The smart approach to using computers is to write programs
(b) Knowledge of the system development life cycle is not important to operators who use
computers without programming
(c) Hands-on exposure to the computer is not helpful to those who write programs
(d) Personal computers have been an important contributing factor in the movement toward using computers without programming
(e) None of the above is true.
ANS: d
15. Which can read
data and convert them to a form that a computer can use?
(a) Logic
(b) Storage
(c) Control
(d) Input device
(e) Output device
ANS: d
16. Software
instruction intended to satisfy a user's specific processing needs are called
(a) System software
(b) A microcomputer
(c) Documentation
(d) Applications software
(e) All of the above.
ANS: d
17. Which kind of
hardware is used the most in the input phase of a computer based information
system?
(a) Keyboard
(b) Printer
(c) Monitor
(d) Hard disk
(e) Floppy disk
ANS: a
18. Which of the
following is not a factor when categorizing a computer?
(a) Amount of main memory the CPU can use
(b) Capacity of the storage devices
(c) Cost of the system
(d) Where it was purchased
(e) Speed of the output device
ANS: d
19. Which of the
following is the most powerful type of computer?
(a) Super micro
(b) Super conductor
(c) Microcomputer
(d) Super computer
(e) Mega frame
ANS: d
20. Which of the
following people probably has the least amount of technical knowledge?
(a) Programmer
(b) User
(c) System analyst
(d) Computer operator
(e) Computer professional
ANS: b
21. Which kind of
storage device can be carried around?
(a) Floppy disk
(b) Hard disk
(c) System cabinet
(d) Hard disk drive
(e) Floppy disk drive
ANS: a
22. Which of the
following terms applies to communication between separate computer systems?
(a) Computer literacy
(b) Power supply
(c) Applications software
(d) Connectivity
(e) None of the above.
ANS: d
23. The Central
Processing Unit (CPU) consists of:
(a) Input, output and processing
(b) Control unit, primary storage & secondary storage
(c) Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit, primary storage
(d) Control unit, processing, and primary storage
(e) None of the above
ANS: c
24. This is the part
of the computer system that one can touch.
A) hardware
B) data
C) software
D) input
ANSWER:A
25. There are
__________ parts to a computer system
A) 2
B) 4
C) 16
D) hundreds of
ANSWER:B
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