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What is the date when Babbage conceived Analytical engine
[A]
1642
[B]
1837
[C]
1880
[D]
1850
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A byte consists of
[A]
One bit
[B]
Four bits
[C]
Eight bits
[D]
Sixteen bits
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Which of the following statement is valid?
[A]
Lady Augusta is the first programmer
[B]
Ada is the daughter of Lord Byron, a famous English poet
[C]
ADA is a programming language developed by US Defense
[D]
All of above
(24)
UNIVAC is
[A]
Universal Automatic Computer
[B]
Universal Array Computer
[C]
Unique Automatic Computer
[D]
Unvalued Automatic Computer
Answer: Universal Automatic Computer
(25)
Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
[A]
First Generation
[B]
Second Generation
[C]
Third Generation
[D]
Fourth Generation
Answer: Fourth Generation
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ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for?
[A]
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
[B]
Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
[C]
Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
[D]
Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Answer: Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
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The brain of any computer system is
[A]
ALU
[B]
Memory
[C]
CPU
[D]
All of the above
(28)
The two kinds of main memory are:
[A]
Primary and secondary
[B]
Random and sequential
[C]
ROM and RAM
[D]
All of above
(29)
Computer is free from tiresome and boardoom. We call it
[A]
Accuracy
[B]
Reliability
[C]
Diligence
[D]
Versatility
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CD-ROM is a
[A]
Semiconductor memory
[B]
Memory register
[C]
Magnetic memory
[D]
None of above
31
A hybrid computer
[A]
Resembles digital computer
[B]
Resembles analogue computer
[C]
Resembles both a digital and analogue computer
[D]
None of the above
Answer: Resembles both a digital and analogue computer
32
The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
[A]
Primary memory
[B]
Control section
[C]
External memory
[D]
All of the above
33
To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
[A]
RGB monitor
[B]
Plotter
[C]
Ink-jet printer
[D]
Laser printer
34
Which of the following IC was used in third generation of computers?
[A]
SSI
[B]
MSI
[C]
LSI
[D]
Both a and b
35
The main electronic component used in first generation computers was
[A]
Transistors
[B]
Vacuum Tubes and Valves
[C]
Integrated Circuits
[D]
None of above
Answer: Vacuum Tubes and Valves
36
A dumb terminal has
[A]
an embedded microprocessor
[B]
extensive memory
[C]
independent processing capability
[D]
a keyboard and screen
Answer: a keyboard and screen
37
The output quality of a printer is measured by
[A]
Dot per sq. inch
[B]
Dot per inch
[C]
Dots printed per unit time
[D]
None of above
38
Which of the following was a special purpose computer?
[A]
ABC
[B]
ENIAC
[C]
EDVAC
[D]
All of the above
39
Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?
[A]
Floppy Disk
[B]
Hard Disk
[C]
Compact Disk
[D]
Magneto Optic Disk
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High density double sided floppy disks could store _____ of data
[A]
1.40 MB
[B]
1.44 GB
[C]
1.40 GB
[D]
1.44 MB
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