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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL MCQs

Fundamental And Concepts Of Computer

Total Questions : 1289 | Page 123 of 129 pages
Question 1221. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations and other computers is a(n) ——
  1.    supercomputer
  2.    minicomputer
  3.    laptop
  4.    server
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> server
Answer: (d)
A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client. In a data centre, the physical computer that a server program runs on is also frequently referred to as a server.
Question 1222. Personal computers can be connected together to form a
  1.    server
  2.    supercomputer
  3.    network
  4.    enterprise
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> network
Answer: (c)
Personal Computers can be connected together to form a Network.
A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. The most common resource shared today is a connection to the Internet. Other shared resources can include a printer or a file server.
A network is defined as a group of two or more computer systems linked together. There are many types of computer networks, including the following: local-area networks (LANs): The computers are geographically close together.
Question 1223. A __________ is a small hand-held computer that helps you surf the Web and perform simple tasks.
  1.    desktop computer
  2.    mobile phone
  3.    notebook computer
  4.    minicomputer
  5.    PDA
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> PDA
Answer: (e)
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are small networked computers that can fit in the palm of your hand. PDAs have evolved over the years, beginning with first-generation devices such as the Apple Newton (Apple coined the term “PDA”) and Palm Pilot. They offered features such as a calendar and note-taking capability.
Question 1224. Every computer has a(n) __________; many also have __________.
  1.    operating system; a client system
  2.    operating system; instruction sets
  3.    application programs; an operating system
  4.    application programs; a client system
  5.    operating system; application programs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> operating system; application programs
Answer: (e)
Every computer has an operating system, Application programs may also have.
Examples of applications include word processors, database programs, web browsers, development tools, image editors and communication platforms. Applications use the computer's operating system (OS) and other supporting programs, typically system software, to function.
In information technology, an application is a computer program designed to help people perform an activity. An application thus differs from an operating system (which runs a computer), a utility (which performs maintenance or general-purpose chores), and a programming tool.
Question 1225. _______sent data or instructions to the computer :
  1.    Digital
  2.    Output
  3.    Input
  4.    None of The Above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Input
Answer: (c)
An input device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer.
Question 1226. A computer used at supermarkets, departmental stores and restaurant etc is called ______ terminal
  1.    P-O-S
  2.    Dumb
  3.    Intelligent
  4.    Smart
  5.    calculating
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> P-O-S
Answer: (a)
Computer use at supermarkets, departmental stores and restaurants etc. is called P-O-S terminal.
Question 1227. Supercomputers _______
  1.    are smaller in size and processing capability than mainframe computers
  2.    are common in majority of households
  3.    contain thousands of microprocessors
  4.    are rarely used by researchers due to their lack of computing capacity
  5.    are of the same size as laptops
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> contain thousands of microprocessors
Answer: (c)
A computer or array of computers that act as one collective machine capable of processing enormous amounts of data. Supercomputers are used for very complex jobs such as nuclear research or forecasting weather patterns.
The size of a supercomputer can differ widely, depending on how many computers make up the supercomputer. A supercomputer could be made up of 10, 100, 1000, or more computers, all working together. As of 2016, the largest supercomputer is the Sunway TaihuLight in China. It consists of 40,960 RISC processors, each with 256 cores, totalling 10,649,600 cores. The Sunway TaihuLight is capable of 93 petaflops of processing power and uses a custom operating system called Sunway RaiseOS.
Question 1228. A ________ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
  1.    handheld computer
  2.    mainframe computer
  3.    personal computer
  4.    tablet computer
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> mainframe computer
Answer: (b)
Mainframe Computer is a large and expensive computer which is capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
Question 1229. Which of the following is not the major function of a computer?
  1.    Processing data into information
  2.    Storing data or information
  3.    Gathering data
  4.    Analysing data or information
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Analysing data or information
Answer: (d)
Analyzing the data or information is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer.
Question 1230. Portable computer, also known as laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called
  1.    general-purpose application
  2.    Internet
  3.    scanner
  4.    printer
  5.    notebook computer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> notebook computer
Answer: (e)
A notebook computer is a personal computer designed to be easily portable and capable of being run on batteries and electrical current if needed.

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