Exercise: Computer Fundamentals

Questions for: Computer Fundamentals

Which of the following storage and retrieval methods would be well suited to your processing requirements if you only need to retrieve records one at a time and there is no fixed pattern to the requests for data and records?
A:
indexed sectors
B:
sequential
C:
direct
D:
indexed direct
Answer: D
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The ALU of a central processing unit does the essential maths work for the computer. What does the control unit do?
A:
Communicates its results
B:
Activates the output device
C:
Monitors the flow of information
D:
Control the printer
Answer: C
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A collection of eight bits is called
A:
Byte
B:
Word
C:
Record
D:
File
Answer: A
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In this world of fast changing computer technology, one of the most important factor to be considered while purchasing a PC is, it should have a provision for
A:
high level integration
B:
self upgradability
C:
intelligent sensors
D:
faster data access
Answer: B
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Which of the following chips can be reprogrammed with special electric pulses?
A:
EPROM
B:
PROM
C:
ROM
D:
EEPROM
Answer: D
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