1. A break in the normal
flow of processing is called
(a) hung
(b) crash
(c) interrupt
(d) hit
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
2. Which of the
following is used to translate data into a coded representation?
(a) Compiler
(b) Interpreter
(c) Modem
(d) Encode
(e) None of these
Ans : (d)
3. A vertically
aligned set of tracks on a disk pack is known as
(a) cluster
(b) surface
(c) cylinder
(d) panel
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
4. A computer
assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing hypothetical
systems is known as
(a) distributed processing
(b) data transmission
(c) data ink
(d) data flow
(e) None of these
Ans : (d)
5. Which of the following is used on domestic
tape recorders, designed for use in microcomputers?
(a) punched card
(b) cassette tape
(c) Magnetic disk
(d) Punched paper tape
(e) None of these
Ans : (b)
6. Which of the
following is a self learning course?
(a) CAI (Computer-Aided Instruction)
(b) CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
(c) CAL (Computer-Aided Learning)
(d) DTP(Desk Top Publishing)
(e) None of these
Ans : (a)
7. The process of
combining strings are known as
(a) compiler
(b) concatenation
(c) interpreter
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (b)
8. Which is a term
used to express the condition that if program is not properly fed then no
results would be obtained?
(a) CIR
(b) CAL
(c) CAD
(d) GIGO
(e) None of these
Ans : (d)
9. Which of the
following is a device for collecting data recorded as holes in prepunched
cards?
(a) Mouse
(b) Plotter
(c) Badge reader
(d) Light pen
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
10. A device used to
measure the circuit density of a chip is
(a) light pen
(b) mouse
(c) LSI
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
11. Which of the
following is the smallest computer?
(a) Mini computer
(b) Super computer
(c) Micro computer
(d) Mainframe computer
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
12 .A device used
with a computer to display or store data is called
(a) instruction
(b) operand
(c) peripheral
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
13. A device attached
by the operator to a spool of magnetic tape when writing is to take place is
(a) light pen
(b) plotter
(c) write ring
(d) magnetic disk
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
14. A family of
languages specially developed for children is
(a) LISP
(b) APL
(c) LOGO
(d) ADA
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
15. The mechanical,
magnetic, electronic and electrical devices from which a computer is fabricated
is called
(a) magnetic core
(b) firm ware
(c) hardware
(d) software
(e) None of these
Ans : (a)
16. A file of records
used to update the master file is known as
(a) transaction file
(b) random access file
(c) sequential file
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (a)
17. A unit of data
contained in the field of a record is
(a) item
(b) documentation
(c) field
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (d)
18. Which of the
following s an odd word?
(a) Printer
(b) Floppy disc
(c) Magnetic tape
(d) Loader
(e) None of these
Ans : (d)
19. A compact,
enclosed package of magnetic tape that uses V inch tape and records 1600 bits
per inch is a
(a) cassette
(b) drum
(c) cartridge
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
20. A software
package to implement a data base is
(a) system analysis
(b) DBMS
(c) database
(d) DASD
(e) None of these
Ans : (a)
21. The place where
the data or information is stored for a short time is
(a) buffer
(b) memory
(c) control unit
(d) ALU
(e) None of these
Ans : (a)
22. The item required
to position a head over the proper track is known as
(a) real time
(b) access time
(c) seek time
(d) time sharing
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
23. A subdivision of
a track on a magnetic disk or drum is
(a) surface
(b) sector
(c) tape deck
(d) scratch tape
(e) None of these
Ans : (b)
24. Which part of
computer performs functions similar to the cerebrums of the cardiac and nervous
system of a human body?
(a) ALU
(b) Input device
(c) CPU
(d) Control unit
(e) None of these
Ans : (c)
25. The memory
capacity of a computer is represented in
(a) memory chips
(b) kilobyte
(c) kilo bit
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
Ans : (b)
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