Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous MCQs

Question 1

Super computers are mainly useful for

Accepted Answer

Mathematical intensive scientific applications

Answer

Data-retrieval operations

Answer

Input-output intensive processing

Answer

All of the above

Question 2

The operating system manages

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Memory

Answer

Processor

Answer

Disk and I/O Devices

Question 3

Which memory is non volatile and may be written only once?

Accepted Answer

PROM

Answer

RAM

Answer

EEPROM

Answer

EPROM

Question 4

The memory which is programmed at the time it is manufactured is

Accepted Answer

ROM

Answer

RAM

Answer

PROM

Answer

EPROM

Question 5

Which of the following memory is volatile

Accepted Answer

RAM

Answer

ROM

Answer

EPROM

Answer

PROM

Question 6

Which of the following is the fastest

Accepted Answer

CPU

Answer

Magnetic Tapes and Disks

Answer

Video Terminal

Answer

Sensors, Mechanical Controllers

Question 7

A kilobyte also referred to as KB, is equal to:

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes

Answer

1000 bytes

Answer

2048 bytes

Answer

512 bytes

Question 8

Which is the device that converts computer output into a form that can be transmitted over a telephone line?

Accepted Answer

Modem

Answer

Teleport

Answer

Multiplexer

Answer

Concentrator

Question 9

Which of the following items is not used in Local Area Networks (LANs)

Accepted Answer

Modem

Answer

Computers

Answer

Printer

Answer

Cable