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Introduction to computer - Test Set 3

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20 questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which of these is not a computer characteristic?
    1. Intelligence quotient
    2. Data storage
    3. Accuracy
    4. Speed
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  2. Question 2

    Modern computers are very reliable, but they are not_________.
    1. cheap
    2. precise
    3. accurate
    4. infallible
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  3. Question 3

    Some of the characteristics of computers include being free from dullness, fatigue and lack of concentration. These characteristics are called______.
    1. automation
    2. accuracy
    3. diligence
    4. versatility
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  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer?
    1. Accuracy
    2. Emotions
    3. Speed
    4. Power to remember
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  5. Question 5

    Which of these is an application of computers in healthcare?
    1. Online shopping
    2. Social networking
    3. Photo editing
    4. Medical diagnosis using AI
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  6. Question 6

    ________forms the backbone for building successful computer system.
    1. Computer architecture
    2. Computer model
    3. Computer instructions
    4. None of these
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  7. Question 7

    The first computer architecture was introduced in
    1. 1970
    2. 1971
    3. 1945
    4. 1973
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following is a way in which the components of a computer are connected to each other?
    1. Computer architecture
    2. Computer hardware
    3. Computer parts
    4. None of these
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  9. Question 9

    The three main parts of central processing unit (CPU processor) are
    1. Cache, ALU and RAM
    2. ALU, control unit and registers
    3. ALU, control unit and RAM
    4. Control unit, RAM and cache
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  10. Question 10

    Which of the following statements is/are false?
    (i) CPU is fabricated as a single IC chip
    (ii) ALU holds the CPU's instruction set
    1. Only (ii)
    2. Only (i)
    3. Both (i) and (ii)
    4. Neither (i) nor (ii)
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following was used as a storage device in the first generation of computers?
    1. Optical disc
    2. Magnetic drum
    3. Magnetic core
    4. Transistor
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  12. Question 12

    Which electronic components were used in second generation of computers?
    1. Vacuum tubes
    2. VLSI
    3. Transistor
    4. None of these
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is a second generation system?
    1. IBM notebooks
    2. Apple II
    3. Honeywell 400
    4. Sun workstations
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  14. Question 14

    What was the working life of second generation of computers?
    1. 1940-1956
    2. 1957-1962
    3. 1963-1972
    4. 1973-present
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  15. Question 15

    Which among the following generations of computers used vacuum tubes?
    1. 1st Generation
    2. 3rd Generation
    3. 4th Generation
    4. 2nd Generation
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  16. Question 16

    Which of these generations for the first time in computers use of integrated circuits in their CPU to be done?
    1. First generation
    2. Second generation
    3. Third generation
    4. Fourth generation
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  17. Question 17

    Which operating system is used in third generation computers?
    1. Batch
    2. Time sharing system
    3. GUI interface
    4. Real time system
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  18. Question 18

    IBM 360 was developed in which of the following generations of computers?
    1. Fourth generation
    2. Third generation
    3. Second generation
    4. First generation
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  19. Question 19

    Cobol is an example of__________ generation programming language.
    1. First
    2. Fourth
    3. Second
    4. Third
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  20. Question 20

    Apple II is an example of Generation of computer.
    1. Third
    2. First
    3. Fourth
    4. Second
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