Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous MCQs

Question 1

The silicon chips used for data processing are called

Accepted Answer

Micro processor

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RAM chips

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ROM chips

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PROM chips

Question 2

The code that should be adequate for present and anticipated data processing both for machine and human use is

Accepted Answer

Operability

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Conciseness

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Uniqueness

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All of the above

Question 3

What is the number of bit patterns provided by a 7-bit code?

Accepted Answer

128

Answer

256

Answer

64

Answer

512

Question 4

The basic unit within a computer store capable of holding a single unit of data is

Accepted Answer

Store location

Answer

Register

Answer

ALU

Answer

Control unit

Question 5

An error in computer data is called

Accepted Answer

Bug

Answer

Chip

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Bit

Answer

Byte

Question 6

A system program which helps the execution of user programs is known as

Accepted Answer

System software

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Application program

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Batch operating system

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Utilities

Question 7

LISP was developed by

Accepted Answer

John Mc Carthy

Answer

Blaise Pascal

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Dr. Hollerith

Answer

John Napier

Question 8

The first mechanical calculating machine was made by

Accepted Answer

Blaise Pascal

Answer

William Oughtred

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Gottfried Leibnitz

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Charles Babbage

Question 9

Which programming language is much in vogue among users of microcomputers

Accepted Answer

FORTH

Answer

ALGOL

Answer

APL

Answer

LOGO