Exercise: Computer Fundamentals

Questions for: Computer Fundamentals

A memory that is capable of determining whether a given datum is contained in one of its addresses is
A:
ROM
B:
PROM
C:
CAM
D:
RAM
Answer: C
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Which of the following machines are characterised by electronic tube circuitry, delay line, rotating or electrostatic memory.
A:
First generation
B:
Fifth generation
C:
Third generation
D:
Second generation
Answer: A
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Which of the following is true concerning personal computers?
A:
They decrease the demand for mainframe computers
B:
They have been most successful in the home
C:
The electronic spreadsheet has been a primary reason for their popularity
D:
Their future is not so bright owning to the improved cost-performance ratio of minis and mainframes
Answer: C
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The disadvantage of dynamic RAM over static RAM is
A:
higher power consumption
B:
variable speed
C:
need to refresh the capacitor charge every once in two milliseconds
D:
higher bit density
Answer: C
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A repository for data, usually covering specific topic is
A:
Database
B:
Data requisition
C:
Databank
D:
Data collection
Answer: C
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