MCQ in Computer Fundamentals Part 22 | ECE Board Exam

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 22 of the Series in Computer Fundamentals as one of the Electronics Engineering topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Exam Questions in Electronics Engineering field, Electronics Books, Journals and other Electronics References.

MCQ Topic Outline included in ECE Board Exam Syllabi

• MCQ in analog and Digital System
• MCQ in Binary Number System
• MCQ in Boolean Algebra
• MCQ in Mathematical Logic and Switching Networks
• MCQ in Basic digital Circuits (logic gates, flip-flops, multivibrators, etc)
• MCQ in Static and dynamic Memory Devices
• MCQ in Programming and Machine Languages
• MCQ in Information and Acquisition Processing
• MCQ in Analog / Digital Conversion
• MCQ in Computer Networking

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⇐ MCQ in Computer Fundamentals Part 21 | ECE Board Exam

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

1051. UNIVAC is

A. universal automatic computer

B. universal array computer

C. unique automatic computer

D. unvalued automatic computer

1052. The basic operations performed by a computer are

A. arithmetic operation

B. logical operation

C. storage and relative

D. all the above

1053. The two major types of computer chips are

A. external memory chip

B. primary memory chip

C. microprocessor chip

D. both b and c

1054. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers

A. first generation

B. second generation

C. third generation

D. fourth generation

1055. What is the main difference between a mainframe and a supercomputer?

A. supercomputer is much larger than mainframe computers

B. super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers

C. supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently

D. supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.

1056. ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for?

A. extended binary coded decimal interchange code

B. extended bit code decimal interchange code

C. extended bit case decimal interchange code

D. extended binary case decimal interchange code

1057. The brain of any computer system is

A. alu

B. memory

C. cpu

D. control unit

1058. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on

A. tracks per inch of surface

B. bits per inch of tracks

C. disk pack in disk surface

D. all of above

1059. The two kinds of main memory are:

A. primary and secondary

B. random and sequential

C. rom and ram

D. all of above

1060. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is

A. memory

B. buffer

C. accumulator

D. address

1061. Computer is free from tiresome and boredom. We call it

A. accuracy

B. reliability

C. diligence

D. versatility

1062. Integrated Circuits (ICs) are related to which generation of computers?

A. first generation

B. second generation

C. third generation

D. fourth generation

1063. CD-ROM is a

A. semiconductor memory

B. memory register

C. magnetic memory

D. none of above

1064. A hybrid computer

A. resembles digital computer

B. resembles analogue computer

C. resembles both a digital and analogue computer

D. none of the above

1065. Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC?

A. minicomputers

B. microcomputers

C. mainframe computers

D. super computer

1066. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from

A. primary memory

B. control section

C. external memory

D. cache memory

1067. Chief component of first-generation computer was

A. transistors

B. vacuum tubes and valves

C. integrated circuits

D. none of above

1068. To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n

A. rgb monitor

B. plotter

C. ink-jet printer

D. laser printer

1069. What are the stages in the compilation process?

A. feasibility study, system design and testing

B. implementation and documentation

C. lexical analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation

D. none of the above

1070. Which of the following IC was used in third generation of computers?

A. SSI

B. MSI

C. LSI

D. both a and b

1071. The main electronic component used in first generation computers was

A. transistors

B. vacuum tubes and valves

C. integrated circuits

D. none of above

1072. A dumb terminal has

A. an embedded microprocessor

B. extensive memory

C. independent processing capability

D. a keyboard and screen

1073. One millisecond is

A. 1 second

B. 10th of a seconds

C. 1000th of a seconds

D. 10000th of a seconds

1074. The output quality of a printer is measured by ______

A. dot per sq. inch

B. dot per inch

C. dots printed per unit time

D. all of the above

1075. Which of the following was a special purpose computer?

A. ABC

B. ENIAC

C. EDVAC

D. all of the above

1076. Abacus was the first

A. electronic computer

B. mechanical computer

C. electronic calculator

D. mechanical calculator

1077. If in a computer, 16 bits are used to specify address in a RAM, the number of addresses will be

A. 216

B. 65,536

C. 64k

D. any of the above

1078. Instructions and memory address are represented by

A. character code

B. binary codes

C. binary word

D. parity bit

1079. The terminal device that functions as a cash register, computer terminal, and OCR reader is the:

A. data collection terminal

B. ocr register terminal

C. video display terminal

D. pos terminal

1080. A set of flip flops integrated together is called ____

A. counter

B. adder

C. register

D. none of the above

1081. People often call ______ as the brain of computer system

A. control unit

B. arithmetic logic unit

C. central processing unit

D. storage unit

1082. Which is used for manufacturing chips?

A. bus

B. control unit

C. semiconductors

D. a and b only

1083. The value of each bead in heaven is

A. 1

B. 3

C. 5

D. 7

1084. The first computer introduced in Nepal was

A. IBM 1400

B. IBM 1401

C. IBM 1402

D. IBM 1402

1085. Mnemonic a memory trick is used in which of the following language?

A. machine language

B. assembly language

C. high level language

D. none of above

1086. Instruction in computer languages consists of

A. opcode

B. operand

C. both of above

D. none of above

1087. Which generation of computer is still under development

A. fourth generation

B. fifth generation

C. sixth generation

D. seventh generation

1088. A register organized to allow to move left, or right operations is called a ____

A. counter

B. loader

C. adder

D. shift register

1089. Which was the most popular first-generation computer?

A. IBM 1650

B. IBM 360

C. IBM 1130

D. IBM 2700

1090. Which is considered a direct entry input device?

A. optical scanner

B. mouse and digitizer

C. light pen

D. all of the above

1091. A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is

A. process control

B. alu

C. register unit

D. process description

1092. Each set of Napie’s bones consisted of ______ rods.

A. 5

B. 9

C. 11

D. 13

1093. BCD is

A. binary coded decimal

B. bit coded decimal

C. binary coded digit

D. bit coded digit

1094. When was the worl’s first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?

A. hewlett-packard, 1980

B. epson, 1981

C. laplink traveling software inc, 1982

D. tandy model-200, 1985

1095. From which generation operating systems were developed?

A. first

B. second

C. third

D. fourth

1096. The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was

A. ibm

B. super univac

C. radio shaks

D. data general corporation

1097. How many address lines are needed to address each machine location in a 2048 x 4 memory chip?

A. 10

B. 11

C. 8

D. 12

1098. Properly arranged data is called

A. field

B. words

C. information

D. file

1099. A computer consists of

A. a central processing unit

B. a memory

C. input and output unit

D. all of the above

1100. Why are vacuum tubes also called valves?

A. because they can amplify the weak signals and make them strong

B. because they can stop or allow the flow of current

C. both of above

D. none of above

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