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Computer Fundamentals Part 1

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as software types, memory, operating systems, and computer components. It includes questions about definitions, acronyms, and functions of various computer elements. The content is designed to test knowledge in basic computer science concepts.

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Computer Fundamentals Part 1

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as software types, memory, operating systems, and computer components. It includes questions about definitions, acronyms, and functions of various computer elements. The content is designed to test knowledge in basic computer science concepts.

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Computer Fundamentals(Part 1)

1. What is a computer software designed to operate the computer


hardware and to provide platform for running application software?
A. Application software
B. System software
C. Operating software
D. All choices are correct

2. What kind of memory is both static and non-volatile?


A. RAM
B. ROM
C. BIOS
D. CACHE

3. The primary function of the ______ is to set up the hardware and


load and start an operating system.
A. System programs
B. BIOS
C. Memory
D. ALU

4. What does OSF stand for?


A. Operating System Factory
B. Open System Foundation
C. Open Software Foundation
D. Open-Source File

5. What is the default browser of Linux?


A. Mozilla Firefox
B. Internet Explorer
C. Opera
D. Google

6. Operating system is:


A. A hardware
B. A software which manages resources of the system
C. A software which performs computation
D. All of the choices

7. The 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

8. 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

9. The first computers were programmed using ______.


A. assembly language
B. machine language
C. source code
D. object code
10. What refers to 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

11. UNIVAC stands for ______.


A. Universal Automatic Computer
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unified Automatic Computer

12. EBCDIC stands for _______.

A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code


B. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
C. Extended Byte Code Decimal Interchange Code
D. Extended Bit Code Digital Interchange Code

13. MICR stands for _______.


A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Case Reader
D. Magnetic Ink Class Reader

14. What is an embedded system?


A. The program which arrives by being wrapped in box.
B. The program which is the permanent part of the computer
C. The computer which is the part of a big computer.
D. The computer and software system that control the machine.

15. What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?


A. ROM information can be easily updated.
B. Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without
electrical power.
C. ROM provides very large amount of inexpensive data storage.
D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.

16. What does DMA stand for?


A. Distinct Memory Access
B. Direct Memory Access
C. Direct Module Access
D. Direct Memory Allocation

17. Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer


equipment are referred to as _____.
A. Console operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System analyst

18. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the


alternative computer jargon for it?
A. Leech
B. Squid
C. Slug
D. Glitch

19. A computer program that converts an entire program into machine


language is called a/an ______.
A. interpreter
B. simulator
C. compiler
D. commander

20. A computer program that translates one program instruction at a


time into machine language is called a/an ______.
A. interpreter
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. simulator

21. What does SMPS stand for?


A. Switched Mode Power Supply
B. Start Mode Power Supply
C. Store Mode Power Supply
D. Single Mode Power Supply

22. What does BIOS stand for?


A. Basic Input Output System
B. Binary Input Output System
C. Basic Input Open System
D. Binary Input Open System

23. An area in a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be


process is the ______.
A. CPU
B. memory
C. storage
D. file
24. What stores data or information temporarily and pass it on as
directed by the control unit?
A. Address
B. Register
C. Memory
D. Compiler

25. ASCII is a coding system that provides ____ different characters.


A. 256
B. 512
C. 1024
D. 128

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