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Fortran is primarily used for which type of applications?
Fortran is primarily used for which type of applications?
- General Finance Applications
- Business Applications
- Scientific Applications (correct)
- Marketing Applications
Which component is known as the brain of the computer?
Which component is known as the brain of the computer?
- Central Processing Unit (correct)
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Network Interface Card
- Control Unit
What does BIOS stand for?
What does BIOS stand for?
- Binary Input Output System
- Basic Input Output System (correct)
- Basic Internal Operating System
- Boot Input Output System
Which printing technology is categorized as a desktop printing method?
Which printing technology is categorized as a desktop printing method?
Special purpose computers are designed for what kind of tasks?
Special purpose computers are designed for what kind of tasks?
What does DMA stand for in computing?
What does DMA stand for in computing?
What type of software includes functions for managing, editing, and debugging?
What type of software includes functions for managing, editing, and debugging?
Which of the following is not a type of computer?
Which of the following is not a type of computer?
Which command is used to list files with a specific extension in DOS?
Which command is used to list files with a specific extension in DOS?
What is the maximum length of a filename in Linux?
What is the maximum length of a filename in Linux?
Which command is used to sort files in a directory in reverse order?
Which command is used to sort files in a directory in reverse order?
In DOS, which command would you use to modify file permissions?
In DOS, which command would you use to modify file permissions?
Which Operating System is not based on Linux?
Which Operating System is not based on Linux?
What command is used to display detailed information about files?
What command is used to display detailed information about files?
Which option represents the incorrect method to redirect output in the shell?
Which option represents the incorrect method to redirect output in the shell?
What symbol is typically used in Linux commands for output redirection?
What symbol is typically used in Linux commands for output redirection?
Which file permission command would grant read, write, and execute permissions?
Which file permission command would grant read, write, and execute permissions?
What is the command to remove files in DOS?
What is the command to remove files in DOS?
What does 'VGA' stand for?
What does 'VGA' stand for?
Which component is associated with the term 'System Bus'?
Which component is associated with the term 'System Bus'?
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate application for computer systems?
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate application for computer systems?
Which type of printer uses ink sprayed through tiny nozzles?
Which type of printer uses ink sprayed through tiny nozzles?
What is the value of 1 Kb in Bytes?
What is the value of 1 Kb in Bytes?
Which storage medium is not commonly used anymore?
Which storage medium is not commonly used anymore?
Identify the type of memory that is typically not volatile.
Identify the type of memory that is typically not volatile.
Which of the following is historically recognized as an early computing device?
Which of the following is historically recognized as an early computing device?
Which of the following best describes a database file?
Which of the following best describes a database file?
What type of data access method involves reading data in a specific order?
What type of data access method involves reading data in a specific order?
Which component is primarily responsible for storing data in a computer system?
Which component is primarily responsible for storing data in a computer system?
Which generation of computers is known as the first generation?
Which generation of computers is known as the first generation?
Which device is categorized as an output device?
Which device is categorized as an output device?
Which term refers to a method of input where characters are processed one at a time?
Which term refers to a method of input where characters are processed one at a time?
What does BCD stand for in digital systems?
What does BCD stand for in digital systems?
Which of the following is considered a type of storage device?
Which of the following is considered a type of storage device?
What is the purpose of using wildcard characters?
What is the purpose of using wildcard characters?
Which file types are associated with batch processing?
Which file types are associated with batch processing?
What command is used to list files in a directory?
What command is used to list files in a directory?
What does the command 'Chkdsk' primarily analyze?
What does the command 'Chkdsk' primarily analyze?
Which command is used to clear the screen in DOS?
Which command is used to clear the screen in DOS?
What type of commands are 'Copy' and 'X Copy' classified as?
What type of commands are 'Copy' and 'X Copy' classified as?
Which file is primarily responsible for setting user environment in DOS?
Which file is primarily responsible for setting user environment in DOS?
What is the main function of the command 'Format'?
What is the main function of the command 'Format'?
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Study Notes
Computer Memory and Software Concepts
- Kilobyte (KB), Megabyte (MB), Gigabyte (GB), Terabyte (TB), and Petabyte (PB) are units of digital information.
- Fortran is primarily regarded as a scientific programming language.
- The type of computer that typically operates under direct user control is known as the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System, essential for booting a computer.
- Laser Printer is commonly used for high-quality desktop printing.
- Special Purpose Computers are designed for specific tasks, contrasting with General Purpose Computers which can handle a variety of tasks.
- The maximum size for floppy disks in use is 8 inches.
- DMA refers to Direct Memory Access, a feature to allow peripherals to access memory without CPU involvement.
- System Software, including operating systems and utilities, manages computer hardware and software resources.
Computer Hardware and Functions
- Minicomputer is a term for mid-sized computers, while laptop and notebook computers are portable.
- ENIAC, ABC, Univac, and EDVAC are early computers, but not all are computers from the same technology generation.
- Databases consist of data records for efficient information retrieval.
- Input devices include keyboards and mice, while output devices include printers and monitors.
- Magnetic Tape is an older data storage technology not commonly used today.
- First Generation Computers relied on vacuum tubes.
- Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a standard for computer graphics display.
DOS Commands and File Management
- DOS wildcards (*) and (?) are used for wildcard characters in file searching.
- Key DOS files include ibmbio.com, ibmdos.com, and command.com.
- .bat, .com, and .exe define specific file types in DOS.
- The CHKDSK command is used to analyze and fix hard disk errors.
- The AUTOEXEC.BAT file defines commands executed when the computer boots.
- Copy and XCopy commands perform different file duplication actions within DOS.
- CLS is the command used to clear the screen in DOS.
- RD is the command for removing a directory.
Linux Operating System Concepts
- File name length limitations in various operating systems, such as Linux, can range from 128 to 255 bytes.
- Ubuntu, Redhat, and CentOS are examples of popular Linux distributions, while BSD is not based on Linux.
- The 'ls' command is used to list directory contents in Unix-like operating systems such as Linux.
These notes summarize critical concepts in computer memory, software, hardware components, DOS commands, and Linux system structure.
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