Q.1
Communication using a modulated carrier to apply a data signal to a transmission medium in analog form is
Q.2
The proper definition of a modern digital computer is
Q.3
Data systems for planning are often called
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Which of the following is not used as secondary storage
Q.5
Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as
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The computer industry uses prefixes of Greek origin to measure large amounts of data. Which term describes 1024 bytes.
Q.7
The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as
Q.8
Which of the following terms describe 1024 kilobytes?
Q.9
The flow and timing to data to and from the microprocessor is regulated by
Q.10
An input device that converts data punched into paper lape into a binary format is
Q.11
The total number of messages handled by a computerized telephone system on a daily basis is an example of:
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An internal storage consisting of arrays of small rings of magnetic material called ferrite is
Q.13
A computer will function only if it
Q.14
A memory in which the information is stored last is on top & is retrieved first is known as
Q.15
A disk with usable recording surfaces on each side is known as
Q.16
What is a portion of memory that serves as a temporary repository for data as it waits for a given action?
Q.17
In serial, asynchronous transmissions, the ____ bit is used to signal the end of the character within the data frame.
Q.18
Which is the acronym for Algol extended for design.
Q.19
Which of the following are often used to ensure that data has been accurately input to the computer?
Q.20
The basic components of a modern digital computer are :
Q.21
What does that acronym EGA stand for?
Q.22
Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
Q.23
Which is not necessary when using bar codes in supermarkets?
Q.24
A beam of light used to record and retrieve data on optical disks is known as
Q.25
Punched-card equipment was first introduced in Britain in 1904 by a small company. What was the name of that company?
Q.26
The language that the computer can understand and execute is called
Q.27
Design qualifications do not normally include
Q.28
The computer translates the condition of each switch to a number. What number is represented by the ON state?
Q.29
Which of the following is form of semi conductor memory in which it is possible to change the contents of selected memory locations by applying suitable electrical signals.
Q.30
What is the name of the chip which has more than once processor on it?
Q.31
Which of the following is a set of general purpose internal registers?
Q.32
A family of polynomial block codes designed to correct burst errors is known as
Q.33
To produce high-quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a(n)
Q.34
The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is
Q.35
Which of the following is usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period?
Q.36
A device or system not directly connected to the CPU is
Q.37
The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its.
Q.38
A device which converts human readable data into machine language is
Q.39
What digits are representative of all binary numbers?
Q.40
Data System management has long-term viability as a separate business function because
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Pick out the wrong statement.
Q.42
Everything computer does is controlled by its
Q.43
Which of the following is a non-impact printer?
Q.44
In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called:
Q.45
Which of the following is true?
Q.46
CD-ROM is a
Q.47
A modern digital computer has
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A CPU's processing power is measured in:
Q.49
The binary equivalent of the Hexadecimal number 7BD is
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Which of the following is non-impact printer?
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