Introduction to Computers

The Operating System is a:
1. System Software
2. Application Software
3. utility
4. Malware
Files are Organized in:
1. RAM
2. Cache
3. Directories
4. None of the above
Computer Hardware is
1. A medium for Data Communications
2. A Physical Device Driven by software
3. A Physical Device that driven by data
4. All the Above
The Window's Desktop is:
1. An area that is used for viewing documents
2. An area that organizes your documents
3. An area that gives you quick access to files
4. All the above
Backing up of computer data is the process of:
1. Reversing the files stored on the hard drive
2. Putting your computer in the back of the room
3. Storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk
4. Storing an extra copy on an external storage device
The process of carrying out a command is called:
1. Fetching
2. Controlling
3. Storing
4. Executing
A Database is used to:
1. Store and Organize data in records
2. Store and Organize papers
3. Store and Organize records in files
4. Store and Organize records in fields
ABC Super Market has a new inventory system, what type of software is managing it?
1. Communications Software
2. Database Software
3. System Software
4. Accounting Software
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications
1. True
2. False
What does the “R” in RAM stands for?
1. Rewrite
2. Read
3. Readable
4. Random
Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?
1. MSDOS
2. Windows 95/98
3. UNIX
4. Utility Software
Which one of the following applications is used to manage non-numeric lists?
1. Database Management System
2. Spreadsheet
3. Graphics Software
4. Microsoft Disk Operating System
Raw facts such as letters, words and sounds are called:
1. Commands
2. Data
3. User Response
4. Programs
The first electronic digital computer was built in the:
1. 1920's
2. 1940's
3. 1960's
4. 1970's
The Main directory is otherwise called the ______?
1. Truck Directory
2. C directory
3. Root Directory
4. LAN Directory
GUI Stands for ____________________
1. Graphic User Interface
2. Greater user interface
3. Graphical Utility Icon
4. Graphical Utility Interface
Skyquest Inc has a large science and research facility. They hope to improve their systems performance and simulations, the types of computers they are using are:
I) Work Stations
II) Main Frame
III) Super Computers
IV) Terminals
1. I and III
2. II and III
3. I and IV
4. I only
An example of an Input device is a:
1. Digital Camera
2. Plotter
3. Optical Disc
4. Monitor
An example of an output device is a:
1. Scanner
2. Plotter
3. Tapes
4. Software
The Stages of Storage are:
1. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
2. Primary, Secondary, and Memory
3. Primary and Secondary
4. None of the above
The most popular device for computer games is called:
1. Track Ball
2. Touch Screen
3. Glide Pad
4. Joystick
Multimedia is similar to Multi-Tasking
1. True
2. False
The main difference between a super computer and a main frame is
1. Processing speed and memory size
2. Architecture
3. Number of users
4. All of the above
The WWW and the INTERNET are the same thing
1. True
2. False
1024 KB make 1MB
1. True
2. False
The size of the computer’s memory is measured by the number of:
1. Memory Space
2. Bytes
3. RAM
4. ROM
In Spread Sheets values, formulas and Labels are stored in :
1. Ranges
2. Funtions
3. Labels
4. Cells
The keyboard is output Device used to input data to the computer
1. True
2. False
Micro Computers are:
1. Devices that are only seen by a microscope
2. Large and Complex Machines for I/O processing
3. Single user devices used in Small Home Office Environment
4. None of the above
A byte is a:
1. Scar that is inflicted by an animal of some kind
2. Single unit of a megabyte
3. Representation of a single character
4. All of the Above
Which storage device is considered portable?
1. Hard Disk
2. Magnetic Tape
3. Flash Drive
4. ROM
Which of the following is true regarding deleted files in Windows?
1. Once the files have been deleted, there is no scope left for recovering them
2. The last 100 files that have been deleted can be recovered
3. The deleted files are sent to a Recycle Bin
4. None of the Above
Stock maintaing control system in which both hardware and software is present to contact and manage suppliers is called
1. power system
2. control system
3. information processing system
4. operating system
All components that working in the form of unit is called
1. system
2. bound
3. baud
4. operator
General program that is used to help users and work as an interface between computer and users is called
1. hardware
2. software
3. programs
4. computer peripherials
All devices and programs work together to perform any particular task are best said to be
1. information system
2. information processing system
3. operating system
4. component classification system
Language that is developed for business applications is known as
1. PASCAL
2. COBOL
3. C
4. C++
Computer can't boot if it does not have
1. compiler
2. linker
3. interpreter
4. operating system
Types of computer language translator are
1. compilers
2. interpreters
3. assemblers
4. all of these
Extension of C file is____
1. .cp
2. .cc
3. .c
4. A and C

Introduction to Computers

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