Computer Fundamentals MCQ Quiz

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Which of the following is not an input device?

OCR

COM (Computer Output to Microfilm) (correct)

Optical scanners

Voice recognition device

What is the approximate accuracy of floating-point numbers represented in two 16-bit words?

9 digits (correct)

12 digits

6 digits

16 digits

What is the primary name given to the board that houses the CPU, device drivers, and memory in most IBM PCs?

Brainboard

Daughterboard

Expansion board

Motherboard (correct)

Which type of access is most commonly associated with magnetic disks?

Direct access Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream?

Pulse code modulation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about a VDU is most accurate?

It is an output device Signup and view all the answers

In which country was the digital computer primarily developed?

USA Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of IBM before it changed its name in 1924?

Computing Tabulating Recording Co. Signup and view all the answers

What was the chief component of first generation computers?

Vacuum Tubes and Valves Signup and view all the answers

Which output device is commonly used to produce high quality graphics in color?

Plotter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the compilation process?

Documentation Review Signup and view all the answers

Which integrated circuit technology was employed in the third generation of computers?

Large Scale Integration (LSI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the metric expression for one millisecond?

1/1000 of a second Signup and view all the answers

Which storage device can store the maximum amount of data?

Hard Disk Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines a dumb terminal?

A keyboard and screen only Signup and view all the answers

Which computer is recognized as the first electronic computer until a patent was invalidated in 1973?

ENIAC Signup and view all the answers

What type of computer did Nepal acquire for the census of 2028 BS?

First generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an output device in a computer system?

To display or produce results Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly distinguishes between memory and storage?

Temporary, permanent Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where multiple users need concurrent access to a central computer, which device is essential?

Terminal Signup and view all the answers

What significant concept was first utilized by the EDSAC computer?

Stored Program Concept Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the role of a compiler in computer programming?

Translates high-level language to machine code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes machine language?

Machine dependent and error-prone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of formatting in word processing?

Changing the document layout and appearance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Fundamentals MCQ Questions

UNIVAC: Universal Automatic Computer
Basic Computer Operations: Arithmetic, logical, and storage operations
Computer Chips: Primary memory and microprocessor chips
Computer Generations: Microprocessors as switching devices are associated with the Second, Third, and Fourth generations of computers
Mainframe vs. Supercomputer: Supercomputers excel at executing a limited number of programs extremely fast, while mainframes are adept at handling numerous programs concurrently
EBCDIC: Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Computer Brain: The central processing unit (CPU)
Main Memory Types: Primary and secondary memory, RAM and ROM
Storage Area: A buffer acts as a storage area to compensate for differences in processing speeds between different computer components
Computer Attributes: Versatility, free from boredom, accuracy, reliability
Integrated Circuits (ICs): Associated with the third generation of computers
CD-ROM: A type of read-only memory
Hybrid Computer: Combines digital and analogue computer features
EBCDIC Code Use: Minicomputers and mainframe computers
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): In a computer, the part responsible for processing arithmetical and logical operations.
First Generation Computers' Components: Vacuum tubes and valves
Printer Output Quality: Measured by dots per inch
Special-Purpose Computer: The ABC (Atanasoff-Berry Computer), a special-purpose computer
Maximum Data Storage Device: Hard disk
First Electronic Computer (Until 1973): ENIAC
Microprocessor Memory Connection: Address bus
Floppy Disk Storage Capacity: 1.44MB
High-Quality CAD Printing: Digital plotters
Non-Input Device: COM (Computer Output to Microfilm)
Floating-Point Numbers' Accuracy: Roughly 9 digits
Main Circuit Board: Motherboard
Data Storage Media: Magnetic disks (popular for direct access)
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM): A technique for converting analog data to digital form
VDU(Visual Display Unit): An output and a hardware item.
Modern Computer Purpose: Data processing
Vacuum Tube Invention Year: 1880
Best Graphics Reproduction: Plotter
Microprocessor with 80286: XT computer
Sequential Processing Application: Payroll processing
Digital Computer's Genesis Place: America
1924 IBM Name Change: Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company
Disk Address Data: Track number and sector number
Data Arrangement: Sorting
CPU Element's Job: Performing calculations
First Electronic Computer (Until 1973 Court Ruling): ABC
Primary Memory Connection: Address bus connects the CPU to memory
Data Formatting Term: Logical sequence
Napier's Bones Component Count: 11 rods,
BCD Meaning: Binary Coded Decimal
Laptop Introduction Year & Company: 1980 and Epson
Personal Computer Mass-Producer: IBM
Memory Chip's Addressing Lines: 11 lines to address 2048 locations
Data Arrangement Term: File
Computer Component Categories: Processing Unit and Memory
First Computer in Nepal: Unknown from supplied information.
Mnemonic Language: Assembly language
Computer Language Instruction Structure: Opcode, or operation code; Operand
Computer Development Generation: Seventh generation under development
Operation-Allowing Register: Shift register

Computer Generations, Components, and Uses

First Generation: Vacuum tubes, large and expensive, limited use.
Second Generation: Transistors, smaller, cheaper, and more reliable than vacuum tubes.
Third Generation: Integrated circuits (ICs), even smaller, more powerful and faster than transistors.
Fourth Generation: Microprocessors, very small, very powerful, capable of complex tasks.
Special Purpose Computer: Designed for specific tasks, ABC (Atanasoff-Berry) Computer intended for solving systems of linear equations.
General Purpose Computer: Designed for various tasks, modern computers.
Output Devices: Produce results for users, printers.
Input Devices: Allow user input, keyboards and mice.
Auxiliary Devices: External devices, such as storage and output devices, expanding the computer system's capabilities
CPU: Processes information
Memory: Stores information

Other Information

Multiple User Support: Required when multiple users work concurrently with a computer, involving additional hardware and software
Computer Programming Languages: Languages such as Assembly and High-level language (e.g., C, Java, Python) which have varying complexities and use cases.
Computer Program Parts: A program consists of instructions and the data that the program operates on.
Computer System Elements: The CPU, memory, input/output devices, and auxiliary devices.

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Test your knowledge on the essentials of computer fundamentals with this multiple-choice quiz. Topics include UNIVAC, basic computer operations, computer generations, and more. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the foundations of computing!