computer fundamentals questions and answers multiple choice part14

Q1. The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
(A) ASCII
(B) BCD
(C) EBCDIC
(D) All of above

Q2. Which of the following commands is used to reset a MODEM when using the AT Command Set?
(A) ATC
(B) ATZ
(C) DTR
(D) DTZ

Q3. The translator which takes assembly language program as input & produce machine language code as output?
(A) Assembler
(B) Compiler
(C) Debugger
(D) Interpreter

Q4. A computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language into another computer language:
(A) Assembler
(B) Compiler
(C) Debugger
(D) Interpreter

Q5. A computer program that directly executes, i.e. performs, instructions written in a programming or scripting language, without previously compiling them into a machine language program.
(A) Assembler
(B) Compiler
(C) Debugger
(D) Interpreter

Q6. A computer program that is used to test and debug other programs
(A) Assembler
(B) Compiler
(C) Debugger
(D) Interpreter

Q7. Which of the following does not affect the resolution of a video display image?
(A) Bandwidth
(B) Vertical and horizontal lines of resolution
(C) Screen size
(D) All of these affect resolution

Q8. The number of records contained within a block of data on magnetic tape is defined by
(A) Block records
(B) None of these
(C) Blocking factor
(D) Records per block

Q9. FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for
(A) Business Applications
(B) Scientific Applications
(C) Antivirus Applications
(D) None of these

Q10. Which of the following affect the speed of Reading operation from a memory device?
(A) CAS Latency
(B) RAS Latency
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these

Q11. Which of the following programming language is used to design a web page?
(A) CPP
(B) Win Zip
(C) HTML
(D) UNIX

Q12. Which of the following is a twisted wire cable for carrying signals?
(A) Category 5 cable
(B) RS-232a
(C) RS232
(D) IEEE 1284

Q13. Which of the following programming language started from second generation?
(A) Cobol
(B) BASIC
(C) C
(D) LISP

Q14. Which of the following have the fastest access time?
(A) Compact Disks
(B) Magnetic Disks
(C) Semiconductor Memories
(D) Hard disks

Q15. The translator program used in assembly language is called
(A) Compiler
(B) Interpreter
(C) Assembler
(D) Translator

Q16. Personnel who design, program, operates and maintains computer equipment refers to
(A) Console-operator
(B) Programmer
(C) Hardware
(D) System Analyst

Q17. Which of the following memories uses a MOSFET and a capacitor as its memory cell?
(A) DROM
(B) DRAM
(C) SRAM
(D) ROM

Q18. EEPROM stands for
(A) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(B) Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(C) Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(D) None of the above

Q19. Which of the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth

Q20. Small application program that run on web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide animation are known as
(A) Flash
(B) Spam
(C) Cookies
(D) Applets

Q21. The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as
(A) Freeware
(B) Hardware
(C) Software
(D) Firmware

Q22. Which of the following device is a volatile storage?
(A) Hard Disc
(B) RAM
(C) Magnetic Tape
(D) Floppy Disc

Q23. When cutting and pasting, the item cut is temporarily stored in
(A) Hard Drive
(B) Dash Board
(C) Flash Memory
(D) Clip Board

Q24. Which of the following standard defines bi-directional parallel communications between computers and other devices?
(A) IEEE 1110
(B) RS-232a
(C) RS232
(D) IEEE 1284

Q25. Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment?
(A) Joystick
(B) Mouse
(C) Keyboard
(D) Track ball