Computer Fundamentals MCQ Set 3

1) Which is considered a direct entry input device?

A. Optical scanner
B. Mouse and digitizer
C. Light pen
D. All of the above


2) Group of instructions that directs a computer is called ...

A. Storage
B. Logic
C. Memory
D. Program


3) A type of memory chip whose contents can not be saved when a computer is turned off ....

A. ROM
B. PROM
C. RAM
D. EPROM


4) In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed .....

A. Parallel only
B. Sequentially only
C. Both sequentially and parallel
D. All of the above


5) Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?

A. None volatile
B. Permanent
C. Control unit
D. Temporary


6) Which language is directly understood by the computer without translation program ...

A. Machine languag
B. Assembly language
C. High level language
D. None of the above


7) Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never of processing?

A. Mouse
B. Dumb terminal
C. Micro computer
D. Dedicated data entry system


8) Who is called called the "GrandFather" of the computer?

A. Blaise Pascal
B. Charles Babbage
C. Joseph Jacquard
D. Dr. Herman Hollerith


9) The translator program used in assembly language is called ...

A. Computer
B. Interpreter
C. Assembler
D. Translator


10) A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for ....

A. Doing quick mathematical calculation
B. Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C. Electronic Data processing
D. Performing repetitive task accurately

Answers

1.d

2.d

3.c

4.c

5.d

6.a

7.b

8.b

9.c

10.b