Computer Fundamental Mcqs

WAN stands for_____________?
A. Wap Area Network
B. WIDE AREA NETWORK
C. Wide Array Net
D. Wireless Area Network
What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
A. Super computer 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.
______is called the father of modern digital computer?
A. Leibnitz
B. Blaise Pascal
C. CHARLES BABBAGE
D. J.H Muller
Who is the father of Computer science?
A. ALLEN TURING
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming
A CPU contains________?
A. a card reader and a printing device
B. an analytical engine and a control unit
C. A CONTROL UNIT AND AN ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT
D. an arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
Which of the following controls the process of interaction between the user and the operating system?
A. USER INTERFACE
B. Language translator
C. Platform
D. Screen saver
The first computers were programmed using___________?
A. Assembly language
B. MACHINE LANGUAGE
C. Source code
D. Object code
____is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices.
A. NETWORK
B. Peripheral
C. Expansion board
D. Digital device
Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called____?
A. Entry codes
B. PASSWORDS
C. Security commands
D. Code words
You can organize files by storing them in__________?
A. archives
B. FOLDERS
C. indexes
D. lists
What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer Network?
A. PRINTERS
B. Speakers
C. Floppy disk drives
D. Keyboards
Which device is required for the Internet connection?
A. Joystick
B. MODEM
C. CD Drive
D. NIC Card
What is a light pen?
A. A Mechanical Input device
B. OPTICAL INPUT DEVICE
C. Electronic input device
D. Optical output device
UNIVAC is___________?
A. UNIVERSAL AUTOMATIC COMPUTER
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer
The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk was__________?
A. 1.40 MB
B. 1.44 GB
C. 1.40 GB
D. 1.44 MB
MICR stands for_________?
A. MAGNETIC INK CHARACTER READER
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
D. None
EBCDIC stands 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
Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?
A. Printer
B. Key board
C. Mouse
D. ARITHMETIC & LOGIC UNIT
CAD stands for_________?
A. COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
B. Computer algorithm for design
C. Computer application in design
D. Computer analogue design