Computer MCQs Set-3

Q.41 What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?

• A) ROM information can be easily updated
• B) Data in ROM is non-volatile, remaining even without power
• C) ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
• D) None

Q.42 What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?

• A) Operating system extensions
• B) Cookies
• C) Diagnostic software
• D) Boot diskettes

Q.43 Which programming languages are classified as low-level languages?

• A) BASIC, COBOL, Fortran
• B) Prolog
• C) C, C++
• D) Assembly languages

Q.44 Which of the following is NOT an anti-virus software?

• A) NAV
• B) F-Prot
• C) Oracle
• D) McAfee

Q.45 Which device is required for an internet connection?

• A) Joystick
• B) Modem
• C) CD Drive
• D) NIC Card

Q.46 What does DMA stand for?

• A) Distinct Memory Access
• B) Direct Memory Access
• C) Direct Module Access
• D) None

Q.47 Which of the following is considered a storage device?

• A) Tape
• B) Hard disk
• C) Floppy disk
• D) All of the above

Q.48 ________ is data that has been organized and presented in a meaningful fashion?

• A) Information
• B) Output
• C) Data
• D) Storage

Q.49 A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to how much data?

• A) 680 KB
• B) 164 MB
• C) 680 MB
• D) None

Q.50 The earliest known calculating device is the?

• A) Calculator
• B) Abacus
• C) Difference engine
• D) None

Q.51 What is a light pen?

• A) Mechanical input device
• B) Optical input device
• C) Electronic input device
• D) NIC Card

Q.52 What does BCD stand for?

• A) Binary Coded Decimal
• B) Bit Coded Decimal
• C) Binary Coded Digit
• D) Bot Coded Digit

Q.53 What does ASCII stand for?

• A) American Stable Coded for International Interchange
• B) American State Coded for International Interchange
• C) American Standard Code for Information Interchange
• D) American Standard Case for International Interchange

Q.54 Which of the following is a first-generation computer?

• A) EDSAC
• B) IBM-1405
• C) CDC-1604
• D) ICL-2900

Q.55 The chief component of the first-generation computer was?

• A) Transistors
• B) Vacuum tubes and valves
• C) Integrated circuits
• D) None

Q.56 What does the programming language FORTRAN stand for?

• A) File Translation
• B) Floppy Translation
• C) Formula Translation
• D) None

Q.57 What does EEPROM stand for?

• A) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
• B) Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
• C) Electronic Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
• D) None

Q.58 Second-generation computers were developed primarily during which period?

• A) 1949 to 1955
• B) 1956 to 1965
• C) 1965 to 1970
• D) None

Q.59 The physical size of computers was exceptionally large in which generation?

• A) First Generation
• B) Second Generation
• C) Third Generation
• D) None

Q.60 Microprocessors as switching devices were introduced in which generation of computers?

• A) First Generation
• B) Second Generation
• C) Third Generation
• D) Fourth Generation