General Computer Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q: The unit MIPS is used to measure the speed of a___. 4471 2

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    Disk drive
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    Tape drive
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    Printer
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    Processor
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Answer : 4. "Processor"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Processor Explanation: MIPS refers millions instruction per sec and is used to measure the speed of Processor.

Q: A method of providing virtual memory is called _____. 4264 1

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    Fragmentation
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    Segmentation
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    De-fragmentation
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    Paging
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Answer : 2. "Segmentation"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Segmentation Explanation:

Q: Which of the following is not a function of the Control Unit? 4258 0

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    Interpret instructions
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    Read instructions
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    Execute instructions
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    Direct operations
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Answer : 2. "Read instructions"
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Answer: B) Read instructions Explanation: Control Unit can perform the functions Interpret instructions, Execute instructions and Direct operations. But Reading instructions is not a function of the Control Unit.

Q:

Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. In MS Word spelling check is a feature available in which tab?

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    Page Layout
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    Home
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    Insert
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    Review
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    References
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Answer : 4. "Review"

Q: The two kinds of Main Memory are 4201 2

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    Random and sequential
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    ROM and RAM
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    Primary and secondary
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    All the above
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Answer : 2. "ROM and RAM"
Explanation :

Answer: B) ROM and RAM Explanation: The main memory is defined as the central storage in a computer. (noun) An example of the main memory is where programs and data are kept when the processor is actively using them.   The main storage region of a computer, to which the central processor has immediate or direct access is of two kinds. They are :: RAM -- Random Access Memory ROM -- Read Only Memory.

Q:

The set of instructions which tells a computer what to do is called…….

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    matter
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    instructor
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    compiler
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    program
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    debugger
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Answer : 4. "program"

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A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the Internet, is called a (n)____.

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    version
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    patch
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    tutorial
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    FAQ
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "patch"

Q: The primary purpose of an operating system is ? 4034 3

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    To allow people to use the computer
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    To make computers easier to use
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    To keep systems programmers employed
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    To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware
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Answer : 4. "To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware"
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Answer: D) To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware Explanation: The primary purpose of an operating system is to make the most efficient use of the computer hardware.

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