General Computer Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The term bit is short for 

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    megabyte
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    binary language
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    binary digit
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    binary number
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    None of these
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Answer : 3. "binary digit "

Q:

The first computers were programmed using the____

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    assembly language
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    machine language
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    source code
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    object code
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    spaghetti code
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Answer : 2. "machine language"

Q:

On what principle does a digital computer work?

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    Count
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    Measurement
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    Electric
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    Logical
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Answer : 1. "Count"

Q: Which memory is nonvolatile? 1490 0

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    Magnetic tape
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    ROM
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    All of the above
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Answer : 4. "All of the above"
Explanation :

Answer: D) All of the above Explanation: A computer has two types of memory. 1. Non-volatile and 2. Volatile.   Volatile memory is computer memory that requires power to maintain the stored information. * It is a temporary memeory which cannot contain information permanently. Example :: RAM or Random Access Memory   Non-volatile memory is computer memory that can retain the stored information even when not powered. * It is a permanent memory in which data is stored in permanently. Examples :: Hard disc, ROM, Floppy discs, Magnetic tape,...

Q:

PDA stands for?

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    private digital assistants
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    personal digital applications
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    private digital applications
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    personal digital assistants
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Answer : 4. "personal digital assistants"

Q:

Specialised programs that assist users in locating information on the Web are called.

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    locator engines
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    information engines
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    web browsers
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    resource locators
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    search engines
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Answer : 3. "web browsers"

Q:

If you regularly send letters to people , what type of program would you use to create the letters ? 

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    Hardware
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    System software
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    Utility software
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    Application software
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Answer : 4. "Application software "

Q:

Which output device transfers processed information into a printed page?  

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    Scanner
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    Printer
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    Monitor
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    CD-ROM
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    Digital Camera
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Answer : 2. "Printer "

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