Computer Fundamentals 6 Exam (PDF)

## Republic of the Philippines ### REE-RME REVIEW GROUP #### Electrical Engineering Division #### Comprehensive Review ## COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 6 **1. ASCII means?** A. American Standard Code for Information Input B. American Standard Code for Input Information C. American Standard Capacity for Inf...

## Republic of the Philippines ### REE-RME REVIEW GROUP #### Electrical Engineering Division #### Comprehensive Review ## COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 6 **1. ASCII means?** A. American Standard Code for Information Input B. American Standard Code for Input Information C. American Standard Capacity for Information Input D. American Standard Code for Information Interchange **2. What register holds the address of the word currently being accessed?** A. Hold register B. Memory address register C. Memory data register D. Access register **3. _ is a way of writing the operating coder so they may be easily translated into machine coded or direct computer instruction.** A. Basic language B. FORTRAN C. Pascal D. Assembly language **4. What is the UPS stand for?** A. Uninterrupting Power Supply B. Uninterruptible Power Supply C. United Power Supply D. Uninterruptible Portable Supply **5. When a binary point of a binary number is moved one place to the right, what happens to the number?** A. divides by 2 B. multiplies by 2 C. increased by 10 D. multiplies by 10 **6. The Central Processing Unit of a computer is a combination of.** A. arithmetic logic and input unit B. arithmetic logic and control unit C. control processing and input unit D. control processing and output unit **7. Binary system uses power of** A. 8 B. 16 C. 2 D. 10 **8. What is the standard method for coding data on 80-column, 12-row card?** A. ASCII code B. EBCDIC code C. Hollerith code D. Baudot code **9. _ is a group of bits, that may be manipulated or stored at one time by the CPU.** A. program B. address C. word D. software **10. _ are round pieces of flat plastic that store data and program as magnetized spots.** A. Hard disk B. Floppy disk C. Compact disk D. CD ROM **11. A technician has installed a new video card and the computer will now only boot into VGA mode. Which of the following may be the cause of the problem?** A. there is an operating system incompatibility B. the new card is not DVI compatible C. the external monitor is not compatible D. the incorrect drivers are installed **12. _ is programmable, multi-use machine that accepts data-raw facts and figures and processes, or manipulates, it into information we can use, such as summaries or totals.** A. Cash Registration B. Floppy disk C. Adding Machines D. Computer **13. When installing the heatsink back into a computer after replacing a failed processor, which of the following must be done during installation?** A. Thermal compound must be installed between the processor and the heatsink B. Thermal compound must be installed between the processor and the system board C. An isopropyl alcohol pad must be placed between the processor and the heatsink D. An isopropyl alcohol pad must be placed between the processor and the system board **14. In printing your document in the computer, what is the default mode?** A. Page View B. Landscape mode C. Page Set-up D. Portrait **15. _ is a secondary storage medium, generally non-removable disk made out of metal and covered with a magnetic recording surface. It holds data in the form of magnetized spots and are usually built into the computer system cabinet.** A. Hard disk B. Floppy disk C. Compact disk D. CD ROM **16. Which of the following computer program is NOT considered open-source software?** A. firefox B. linux C. Microsof office D. OpenOffice.com **17. A _ is a list of instructions that the computer must follow in order to process data into information.** A. Program B. Pseudocode C. Flowchart D. File **18. Which of the following do you called the brain of any computer system?** A. arithmetic logic unit B. central processing unit C. random access memory D. control processing system **19. A non-impact printer that forms images with using little dots to produce high quality image.** A. ink-jet printer B. dot-matrix printer C. card printer D. computer printer **20. A printed circuit board that has (at least) slots to connect cards into, Often, they also include a CPU and memory is called** A. motherboard B. system board C. backplane D. server **21. _ is a process of using microcomputer, mouse scanner, laser designing and documenting complex processes or highly digital text and images to produce a quality output.** A. CAM B. Desktop Publishing C. CAD D. Blogging **22. Which of the following are used in designing and documenting complex processes or programs that help to visualize what is going on and thereby help the viewer to understand a process or algorithm?** A. charts B. diagrams C. flowcharts D. networks **23. Which of the following portion of hard disk space served as RAM?** A. cache B. read-only memory C. virtual memory D. random memory **24. A parity bit is also called to check the accuracy, which is used** A, check bit B. RAM C. silicon type D. driver **25. A software that allows users to have fast and flexible access to large information and documents.** A. internet B. e-mail C. hypertext D. hyperlink **26. A _ is one in which all microcomputers and other communication devices are connected to a central hub, such a file server or host computer.** A. Star Network B. Ring Network C. Bus Network D. Hybrid Network **27. Encryption can provide all of the following features of information systems security EXCEPT** A. confidentiality B. integrity C. authenticity D. privacy **28. A network of networks where the people can retrieve information, entertain, do remote purchasing from the comfort of a personal computer is called** A. Internet B. e-mail C. fax D. home TV shopping **29. Which of the following statement is FALSE?** A. interrupts are used to develop RTOS B. Kernel is the one component of any OS C. RTOS performs tasks in predictable amount of times D. Window 98 is multi-tasking operating system **30. All of the following are basic components of a security policy except** A. definition of the issue and statement of relevant terms B. statement of roles and responsibilities C. statements of acceptability and compliance requirements D. statement of performance of characteristics and requirements **31. A _ is one in which all microcomputers and other communication devices are connected in a continuous loop.** A. Star Network B. Ring Network C. Bus Network D. Hybrid Network **32. A two-way parallel path which connects the processor and memory containing addresses.** A. cache memory B. control bus C. address bus D. buffer **33. Ensuring the integrity of business information is the primary concern of** A. encryption security B. procedural security C. logical security D. physical security **34. What form of software can also be called firmware?** A. cache memory B. operating system C. BIOS D. random memory **35. Which of the following is the fastest method to transfer data wirelessly?** A. standard infrared B. Bluetooth C. 802.11 D. General Packet Radio System (GPRS) **36. Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information security program?** A. adoption of a corporate information security policy statement B. development and implementation of an information security standards manual C. development of a security awareness training program D. purchase of security access control software **37. Which of the following is NOT a computer programming language?** A. FORTRAN B. COBOL C. LOTUS D. PASCAL **38. WWW stands for** A. World Wide War B. World Wide Web C. World Wide Wrestling D. World Wide Workers **39. What do you call a communication network that covers a wide geographical area such as entire state or country?** A. Local area network B. Multi-level network C. Metropolitan area network D. Wide area network **40. What refers to the computer's use of hard disc storage to simulate RAM?** A. volatile memory B. ROM C. data storage D. virtual memory **41. MS-DOS is a type of?** A. application software B. operating system C. system software D. system architecture **42. What is a step by step drawing representing a specific procedure to algorithm?** A. flowchart B. block diagram C. assembler diagram D. machine code **43. In flow chart, what is the symbol used in beginning or termination?** A. oval B. rectangle C. diamond D. square **44. In a flow chart, what is the symbol used in decision making?** A. oval B. rectangle C. diamond D. square **45. What kind of language can computer understand?** A. normal language B. assembly language C. computer language D. high-level language **46. What does FTTH means?** A. Flexible to the Home B. Flexible to the Home C. Fiber to the Home D. Fiber to the Home **47. If the program is placed in ROM of EPROM, it is classified as** A. software B. firmware C. hardware D. all of the choices **48. What type of communication uses light, rather than electricity to communicate?** A. Data communication B. Microwave communication C. Fiber optic communication D. Optical communication **49. MS-WORD is a type of?** A. system software B. operating system C. application software D. system architecture ## REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ### REE-RME REVIEW GROUP #### Electrical Engineering Division #### Comprehensive Review ## COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 5 **1. What do you call a projector that will be used to project video signals from a computer?** A. Multimedia projector B. LCD projector C. Overhead projector D. Video projector **2. A type of computer memory circuit that holds data, program instructions, and the operating system while the computer is on.** A. Random access memory B. Read-only memory C. Volatile memory D. Non-volatile memory **3. What refers to one or more integrated circuits that contain permanent instructions that the computer uses during the boot process?** A. CMOS B. ROM C. RAM D. Boot Sector **4. Which of the following is used to capture real and moving objects and displays it into a digital image?** A. Scanner B. Plotter C. Electronic recorder D. Digital camera **5. Which of the following is related to a monitor?** A. Video display B. Graphic display C. Monochrome monitor D. All of these **6. Which port in a PC is a modem normally connected?** A. Serial port B. Parallel port C. Special port D. Any of these **7. What is a network with continuous loop communication?** A. Cascaded network B. Ring network C. Local network D. Any of these **8. What do you call a group of sectors on a storage medium that, when accessed as a group speed up a data access?** A. Track B. Media C. Cluster D. Cell **9. A computer that interacts with a television set is called** A. Personal computer B. Net computer C. Personal digital assistant D. Telecomputer **10. What is the smallest unit of information handled by a computer?** A. Bit B. Byte C. Cell D. Character **11. A collection of information that may be stored in more than one file is called** A. Databank B. Database C. Dataware D. Data module **12. Which one is a tiny electrically operated switch that can alternate between on and off million times?** A. Diode B. Latch C. Pentode D. Transistor **13. A boot disk that contains operating system files plus antivirus software is called** A. boot disk B. rescue disk C. reserve disk D. restore disk **14. What do you call viruses designed to corrupt antivirus softwares?** A. Anti-antivirus B. Antivirus eradicator C. Worm D. Retroviruses **15. A computer that is smaller and more portable than a computer notebook. It is sometimes called palm-top computer.** A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputer C. Personal digital assistant (PDA) D. Micro PC **16. What do you call a communication network covering a geographical area the size of a city of suburban?** A. Local area network B. Wide area network C. Metropolitan area network D. Multi-level network **17. What is a large computer called?** A. A laptop computer B. A mega computer C. A main frame computer D. A desktop computer **18. This term refers to preparing the disk for usage so that the operating system can be written on it. Which one?** A. Multitasking B. Formatting C. Setting D. Debugging **19, What is a step-by-step drawing representing a specific procedure or algorithm?** A. Flowchart B. Block diagram C Assembler diagram D. Machine code **20. What is used to translate high level statements into machine language?** A. Macros B. Assembler C. Compiler or interpreter D. Subroutine **21. What code is widely used in mainframe computers?** A. BCD B. Baudot code C. Hollerith code D. EBCDIC **22. What is RS-232C?** A. An interface standard B. A type of computer memory C. A type of computer hard disk D. A computer cable connecting the hardwares **23. The term that refers to the physical equipment or components of an electronic data processing system?** A. Software B. Hardware C. Dataware D. Data Module **24. What refers to a technique where each user of a computer takes turns, under the control of the operating system, using the entire computer main memory for a certain length of time?** A. Multitasking B. Time-sharing C. Handshaking D. None of these **25. A multi-user system is similar to a multi-tasking system except that all users are:** A. using different programs B. using different computers C. using the same program D. using mobile computers **26. A computer virus that infects the macros that are attached to documents and spreadsheets is called** A. Micro virus B. File virus C. Document virus D. Spread sheet virus **27. What do you call a computer that receives and stores e-mail data until retrieved by the email account holder?** A. mail server B. server C. client D. workstation **28. In computer work, antivirus _ is** A. a software full of virus in order to minimize a software against a specific defect. B. a specific virus that protects a program from other unprecedented attacks by other virus C. a software that scans a computer system to detect viruses or other harmful software D. a vaccine injected by the operator into the hard disk of a computer to remove interference **29. What do you call a microscopic plate of silicon that contains thousands of micro miniature electronic circuit components?** A. Integrated transistor B. Memory C. Central processing unit D. Microchip **30. Available-for-purchase _ is known as:** A. Application software B. Package software C. System software D. Market software **31. What code is a 7-bit code that allows only 128 different combinations and commonly used in microcomputers?** A. EBCDIC B. ASCII C. Baudot code D. Hollerith code **32. What do you call a person who gains illegal access to a computer system?** A. Electronic enthusiast B. Hacker C. Computer pirate D. All of the choices **33. What do you call the process of retrieving a file from the internet and storing it in the PC?** A. Scanning B. Browsing C. Downloading D. Uploading **34. What refers to a computer-based system in which a telephone message is recorded in digital form and then forwarded to others?** A. Voice mail B. Answering machine C. Teleconference D. Audio conference **35. It refers to the rate at which data is sent over communication lines. Which one?** A. Propagation rate B. Uploading rate C. Baud rate D. Attenuation rate **36. What holds data and instructions for further manipulation in the ALU?** A. Register B. Accumulator C. Control bus D. Data bus **37. What is in a machine that implies that it is capable of absorbing and organizing new data, learning new concept, reasoning logically and responding to inquiries?** A. Self-Process Intelligence B. Artificial intelligence. C. Man-free intelligence D. All of the choices **38. "AT" Command is used in PC communications. What do you mean by "AT"?** A. Attention B. Attraction C. Attack D. Attempt **39. Which of the following refers to a round piece of plastic that stores data and program as a magnetized spot?** A. Digital disk B. Hard disk C. Floppy disk D. None of these **40. It is a very powerful small component of a computer.** A. Diode B. Triode C. Chip D. Internet **41. What is the term for a computer professional who plans an entire computer system?** A. Programmer B. Software developer C. Systems analyst D. All of the choices **42. What do you call a device that provides the computer with electricity if there is a power failure?** A. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) B. Automatic transfer switch (ATS) C. Power supply rectifier D. Power inverter **43. What type of database stores all information in the equivalent of a matrix?** A. Hierarchical database B. Relational database C. Ordered database D. Sequential database **44. What type of computer accepts input in handwriting on a screen?** A. Stylus computer B. Pen-based computer C. Touch-screen computer D. All of the choices **45. A megabyte is a computer term which means** A. a thousand kilobytes B. a million kilobytes C. a group of characters that can fill a computer storage D. a hundred thousand bytes **46. What is storage capacity of a 3½" floppy disk?** A. 1,44 MB B. 1.8 MB C. 1,25 MB D. 1,5 MB **47. What is used to gain access to internet?** A. Gopher B. Web page C. Password D. Browser **48. Which one is not a data communication equipment?** A. Modem B. Data auxiliary set C. Personal computer D. None of these **49. Which of the following devices merges signals?** A. Oscillator B. Multiplexer C. Demodulator D. Demultiplexer **50. Which one is not required in video conferencing through a PC?** A. Microphone B. Digital camera C. Speakers D. Screen filter **51. What do you call a collection of related information that is stored in a computer?** A. File B. Record C. Document D. Databases **52. What device is used in converting a computer digital signal to analog signalls for transmission over telephone wires?** A. Modem B. hub C. Digital switch D. Demodulator **53. The digital system usually operates on _ system.** A. decimal B. hexadecimal C. binary D. octal **54. The Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) uses how many bits for each character?** A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 16 **55. In a network of computers, what do you call the computer wherein commonly used files are stored and accessed?** A. Network computer B. Host computer C. File server D. All of the above **56. Which one refers to a way of sending and receiving mails between two or more people through the global computer network?** A. Electronic mail B. Express mail C. Facsimile D. Internet **57. What do you call a communication network that covers a wide geographical area such as a state or a country?** A. Local area network B. Wide area network C. Metropolitan area network D. Multi-level network **58. What is another term for memory?** A. Tape storage B. Disk storage C. Primary storage D. Secondary storage **59. It is the computerized data gathering, monitoring and switching equipment.** A. Supervising control B. System control C. SCADA D. Control and monitoring **60. What refers to the process of sending a copy of a file from a local computer to a remote computer?** A. Downloading B. Electronic mail C. Uploading D. Routing **61. An individual computer can be interconnected to a network of computers using which of the following?** A. Interface B. Serial port C. Modem D. Network hub **62. What type of communication system uses light, rather than electricity to communicate?** A. Data communication B. Microwave communication C. Fiber optic communication D. Optical communication **63. _ is a device converting computer digital signals to analog signals for transmission over copper telephone wires and then back to digital signals.** A. Fax machine B. Modem C. Telegram D. Telephone **64. It refers to a device that modulates and demodulates signals transmitted through communication facilities.** A. Facsimile machine B. Communication hub C. Modem D. Cellular phone **65. A valid e-mail address should consist of which of the following?** A. User name and domain name B. User name and user address C. User name, and service provider name D. User name, domain name and service provider name **66. Maximum capacity of a recordable compact disc** A. 1 Gbytes B. 10 Gbytes C. 650 Mbytes D. 100 Mbytes **67. Which of the following is a binary coding commonly used in computers?** A. ASCII B. BCD C. EBCDIC D. Grey Code **68. What is the name of a place in the internet which can be accessed and gather information?** A. Yahoo/Google B. Hotmail C. Web site D. Web page **69. What do you call the making of illegal copies of copyrighted softwares?** A. Software hacking B. Software piracy C. Software replication D. Software collaboration **70. Which one is used in the screen of a laptop computer?** A. LCD B. CRT C. JRT D. RSC **71. In order for a program to run, it must be placed in the computer's memory by a** A. compiler B. loader C. installer D. interpreter **72. For PC to PC communications, a data terminal equipment is directly connected to** A. DDE Equipment B. Telephone line C. ATE equipment D. DCE Equipment **73. Which computer slot provides a high speed data pathway that is primarily used for graphics cards?** A. ISA B. PCI C. AGP D. IDE **74. Octal coding involves grouping the bits in** A. 2's B. 4's C. 8's D. 3's **75. What is used to translate an assembly language code into machine language?** A. Assembler B. Loader C. Compiler D. Interpreter **76. The EBCDIC allows a maximum of how many different characters?** A. 128 B. 256 C. 512 D. 1024 **77. What is a network with all devices connected to a central hub called?** A. Star network B. Ring network C. Mesh network D. Local network **78. What does "DTL" means?** A. Data Terminal Load B. Data Terminal Logic C. Diode Transistor Load D. Diode Transistor Logic **79. This slot in the computer typically houses a graphics card, sound card, video card, or modem. Which one?** A. IDE B. ISA C. PCI D. ALL **80. What part of the microprocessor fetches and decodes the incoming instructions and generates the signals necessary for the arithmetic and logic unit to perform the intended function?** A. Stack B. Accumulator C. Control unit D. ALU **81. Which one refers to "technological merger"?** A. Digital access B. Digital protocol C. Digital convergence D. Digital technology **82. The process of notifying the network that you are using a specific computer is called** A. log-in B. booting C. password D. log-out **83. What is another term for operating system (OS)?** A. Start-up program B. Computer program C. Monitor program D. All of the choices **84. If the program is placed in ROM of EPROM, it is referred to as** A. software B. firmware C. hardware D. software and firmware **85. What is the smallest type of computer in terms of their physical sizes?** A. Minicomputer B. Mainframe C. Maxicomputer D. Microcomputer **86. What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?** A. Executes command and manipulates data B. Holds data for further manipulation C. Provide temporary data storage in sequential order D. Carries the actual processing **87. What code results when each digit of a decimal number is represented by its binary equivalent?** A. Morse code B. Gray code C. Binary-coded decimal D. Straight binary code **88. What provide temporary data storage in sequential order, usually on a last-in, first out basis?** A. Registers B Stacks C. Accumulators D. Counters **89. Which of the flowing is a volatile memory** A. RAM B. ROM C. PROM D. EPROM **90. What is a central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip?** A. Integrated circuit B. Microprocessor C. Accumulator D. Control unit **91. What are used for temporary storage of instructions or data?** A. Accumulators B. Registers C. Program counters D. Control units **92. What refers to a program that controls the computer at its most basic level and provides the environment for application programs?** A. Computer program B. Multi-tasking program C. Operating system D. Assembly language **93. A byte is composed of how many bits?** A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 **94. What is the term used to describe a copyrighted software marketed under a license that allows users to use the software for a trial period and then send in a registration fee if they wish to continue the use of it?** A. Firmware B. Trial software C. Shareware D. Test run software **95. Data does not need to be refreshed and remains as long as the power stays on for what type of memory?** A. Dynamic memory B. Static memory C. Kinetic memory D. Virtual memory **96. What is the meaning of SCADA?** A. System Coordinated Area Distribution Area B. System Control and Data Acquisition C. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition D. Super Computer and Deck Accessibility **97. What memory contains the BIOS that is read in when the computer is first started?** A. Cache memory B. Virtual memory C. OS memory D. Video memory **98. Which technique stores a program on disk and then transfers the program into main storage when they are needed, is known as** A. Spooling B. Swapping C. Thrashing D. All of the above **99. Programs stored in ROM are called** A. Hardware B. Firmware C. Software D. None of these **100. A software program stored in a ROM that cannot be changed easily is known as** A. hardware B. linker C. firmware D. editor