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What term describes the technology where instructions are executed by computers rather than manually?

  • Computer forensics
  • Simulation
  • Forecasting
  • Robotics (correct)
  • Which field of science focuses on creating machines that mimic human intelligence?

  • Quantum computing
  • Nanotechnology
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) (correct)
  • Simulation
  • What type of computers are engineered to perform complex calculations very quickly?

  • Servers
  • Laptops
  • Supercomputers (correct)
  • Mainframes
  • What is the correct sequence of the four main functions of a computer?

    <p>Input, Process, Output, Storage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are instructions typically executed in modern computers?

    <p>Both sequentially and parallel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are credited with designing the first electronic computer, ENIAC?

    <p>J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While modern computers are reliable, what is one area where they are not considered to be?

    <p>Infallible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The IBM-PC launched in 1981 had components from several companies. Which component was NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Video display (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using an Integrated Circuit (IC)?

    <p>Exceptionally high dependability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was India's first computer installed, and at which institution?

    <p>1955 at the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the core function of a microcomputer?

    <p>The processing, storage, manipulation, and output of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microprocessors used as switching devices belong to which generation of computers?

    <p>Fourth Generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers is currently still experiencing development?

    <p>Fifth Generation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a set of instructions that a computer follows?

    <p>program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which generation of computers is Artificial Intelligence most closely associated?

    <p>Fifth Generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The third generation of computers introduced which significant advancement?

    <p>An operating system for the first time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is NOT a core operation performed by a computer?

    <p>Physically moving data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is known for being the first to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer?

    <p>None of these (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'shell' in a computer system?

    <p>Translates user input into actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'platform' refer to in the context of computing?

    <p>Both the computer hardware and operating system used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the core elements of a computer processing system?

    <p>Hardware, Software, Information and People (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the memory test during the boot-up process?

    <p>Verifies that contiguous memory is functional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the context, what does the term 'digital' signify regarding computer information?

    <p>Discrete and countable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the computer program that manages the core functions of a computer system?

    <p>Kernel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the automated test that a computer performs when first turned on?

    <p>power-on-self-test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is commonly used for accessing a mainframe or supercomputer?

    <p>Terminal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are portable computers that are convenient for travel often called?

    <p>Laptops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was the first machine to perform a long series of arithmetic and logical operations successfully?

    <p>Mark-I (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electrical supply do analog computers use?

    <p>Continuous electrical pulses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a computer's output generally refer to?

    <p>What the processor gives to the user (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options is NOT considered a basic function of a computer?

    <p>Copy text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential component for a computer to 'boot' successfully?

    <p>Operating System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which printer type is least suitable for printing on multi-carbon forms?

    <p>Laser (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A printer that produces output as a series of data points is a:

    <p>Wire matrix printer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Magnetic tape functions primarily as:

    <p>Secondary storage media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User programmable terminals with a built-in microprocessor are known as:

    <p>Intelligent terminals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which printer technology is known for producing the highest quality graphics?

    <p>Plotter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For interactive processing and single-line data entry, the most widely used input device is the:

    <p>Visual display terminal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following printer types relies mainly on impact technology?

    <p>Line printer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is primarily used for producing hard-copy output of large-format designs?

    <p>Plotter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of an impact printer?

    <p>Prints characters by striking an ink ribbon against the paper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common example of an impact printer?

    <p>Inkjet printer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a TFT LCD?

    <p>Employs thin-film transistor technology for improved image quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

    <p>Executing instructions and performing calculations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between CRT and TFT LCD monitors?

    <p>CRT monitors use vacuum tubes while TFT LCDs use liquid crystals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the process of a computer gathering data?

    <p>Allowing users to input information into the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a physical part of a computer?

    <p>Operating System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer Capsule Study Notes

    • This book contains over 900+ questions on computer concepts, organized by chapter.
    • The index lists the topics covered in each chapter, including their page numbers.
    • The first chapter introduces computer concepts, including generations, basic architecture, and pioneers.
    • The second chapter details the classification of computers (digital, analog, and hybrid) and classifications by size (mainframe, mini, micro, personal computer).
    • Subsequent chapters cover computer memory, computer security, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), computer terminology, abbreviations, and important computer acronyms.

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