6th Class Computers Science Fundamentals of Computer Question Bank

done Fundamentals of Computer Total Questions - 50

• question_answer1)
  Identify the following:

  - It is a device that provides functionality for other devices.

  - It connects many other computers and provides access to resources like printers, Internet, files and programs.

  A)
  Mainframe                done clear
  B)
  Server done clear
  C)
  Laptop done clear
  D)
                                  Workstation done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The main component of a desktop PC which houses the computer's critical parts is called the ________.
  A)
  Processor                       done clear
  B)
  Memory  done clear
  C)
  Hard Disk       done clear
  D)
  System Unit done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which of the following statements hold(s) true regarding processor?

  Statement 1: It is a microchip implanted in a system unit that processes instructions sent to it by the computer.

  Statement 2: It is manufactured by corporations such as Intel.

  A)
  Only Statement 1 done clear
  B)
  Only Statement 2 done clear
  C)
  Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 done clear
  D)
  Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Identify the terms 'X' and 'Y' with the help of given information in the given diagram.

  X : It is a type of software that directly interacts with the hardware.

  Y : It is a type of software that directly Interacts with user.

   
  A)
  Programming System, Operating System done clear
  B)
  Interpreter, Operating System done clear
  C)
  Application, Operating System done clear
  D)
  Operating System, Application software done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which of the following computers are primarily used by governmental organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing like census, consumer statistics, etc.?
  A)
  Microcomputers done clear
  B)
  Minicomputers done clear
  C)
  Mainframe computers done clear
  D)
  Embedded computers done clear
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• question_answer6)
  This is a volatile memory used by Central Processing Unit when a computer is running to store information that needs to be used very quickly, but it does not store any information permanently. Identify it.
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
              done clear
  D)
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• question_answer7)
    Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory, retaining stored data even when powered-off?

  (i)	(ii)
  (iii)	(iv)

  A)
  Only (i) done clear
  B)
  Only (i) and (ii) done clear
  C)
  Only (ii) and (iv) done clear
  D)
  (ii), (iii) and (iv) done clear
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• question_answer8)
  PDP-8, the first successful commercial device in its class is an example of a ___________.
  A)
  Palmtop done clear
  B)
  Supercomputer done clear
  C)
  Microcomputer done clear
  D)
  Minicomputer done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Match the types of software with their examples.

  Types of Software	Examples
  (a) Word processing software	(i) General purpose Application software
  (b) Presentation software	(ii) Specific purpose Application software
  (c) Hotel management software
  (d) Railway Reservation system

   
  A)
  (i) - a, b; (ii) - c, d done clear
  B)
  (i) - a, c, d; (ii) - b done clear
  C)
  (i) - a, b, d; (ii) - c done clear
  D)
  (i) - a; (ii) - b, c, d  done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following devices can sense hand-drawn marks such as small circles or rectangles made on pre-printed forms?
  A)
  OCR                             done clear
  B)
  OMR done clear
  C)
  MBR                 done clear
  D)
  MICR  done clear
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• question_answer11)
  What do you mean by debugging?  
  A)
  It is the process of identifying all errors from a computer program. done clear
  B)
  It is the process to translate binary code into digital code. done clear
  C)
  It is the process to translate digital code into binary code. done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer12)
  In the given diagram, identify the type of language processor that translates assembly language into machine language. Identify it.   
  A)
  Compiler        done clear
  B)
  Assembler done clear
  C)
  Coder                done clear
  D)
  Digitizer done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Given below, the flow of data, shown between the components of hardware units of the computer. Identify the area marked with  in the given image, with the help of given information.

  X - It is a component of a computer's CPU that directs the operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, ALL and input and output devices how to respond to a program's instruction.

   
  A)
  Control unit    done clear
  B)
  Primary unit done clear
  C)
  Main unit done clear
  D)
  Secondary unit done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following is NOT true in the case of software?
  A)
  It is a physical device. done clear
  B)
  It enables the computer to perform certain tasks for the users. done clear
  C)
  It enables the user to interact with the computer. done clear
  D)
  It is a collection of instructions. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following statements is NOT true about System Software?
  A)
  It is designed to operate the computer hardware.                        done clear
  B)
  It provides basic functionality to the computer. done clear
  C)
  They are simple programs designed to accomplish certain tasks.  done clear
  D)
  It is responsible for managing a variety of independent hardware components. done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which of the following is NOT a type of an optical disc?     
  A)
  Blu-Ray             done clear
  B)
  DVD  done clear
  C)
  CD-ROM           done clear
  D)
  Zip Disk done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The device shown in this picture is normally found on which of the following boards cards?   
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
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  D)
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• question_answer18)
  What does HDMI stand for?
  A)
  High-Design Multiplexing Interface done clear
  B)
  High-Definition Multiplexing Interface done clear
  C)
  High-Definition Multimedia Interface done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is the function of the Control Unit in a processor?
  A)
  To transfer data to BIOS. done clear
  B)
  To perform various logical operations. done clear
  C)
  To store program in memory. done clear
  D)
  To decode the instructions given by the program. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  A CPU's clock speed is measured in_____________.
  A)
  Gigahertz done clear
  B)
  Megahertz done clear
  C)
  Bits/Bytes per second done clear
  D)
  Both [A] and [B] done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Giga TEPS (traversed edges per second) is the unit of measurement of speed of which type of computer?
  A)
  Supercomputer done clear
  B)
  Minicomputer done clear
  C)
  Microcomputer done clear
  D)
  Mainframe computer done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Identify the language from the features provided:

  (i) Machine Independent.

  (ii) Minimal user skills required to obtain results.

  (iii) Application Development tools.

   
  A)
  Machine Language done clear
  B)
  Assembly Language done clear
  C)
  Low Level Language done clear
  D)
  Fourth Generation Language done clear
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• question_answer23)
  The given description fits best for which of the following options?

  - It is a collection of binary digits or bits.

  - The bits can be read and interpreted by the computer.

  - It is the only language that the computer is able to understand.

   
  A)
  Assembly Language done clear
  B)
  Programming Language done clear
  C)
  Machine Language done clear
  D)
  Pseudo language done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The device shown in the figure is known as __________.   
  A)
  Memory card reader done clear
  B)
  Swipe reader done clear
  C)
  Biometric machine done clear
  D)
  Magnetic card reader done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The device shown in this picture is _________.   
  A)
  Optical Scanner done clear
  B)
  Dot Matrix Printer done clear
  C)
  Optical Mark Reader done clear
  D)
  Business Card Reader done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Which of the following is a type of non- impact printer? 
  A)
  Laser Printers done clear
  B)
  Line Printers done clear
  C)
  Dot-Matrix Printers done clear
  D)
  Daisy-Wheel Printers done clear
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• question_answer27)
   A business card reader uses _______________ technology to convert text on business card to typed text on the computer. 
  A)
  Impact done clear
  B)
  MICR  done clear
  C)
  Optical Character Recognition  done clear
  D)
  Optical Mark Reader    done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Identify the type of paper that is being described:

  This type of paper is used with a continuous feed printer. It is separated by tearing the continuous paper into separate pieces Separation is done after the page has been printed. It is generally used with dot-matrix printers.

  A)
  Single sheet done clear
  B)
  Fan fold done clear
  C)
  Centronics done clear
  D)
  Ink Paper done clear
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• question_answer29)
  ___________ is a method of feeding paper through the printer by the use of rollers or wheels with small pins surrounding them, it moves the paper from the bottom of the printer through the top.   
  A)
  Roller print done clear
  B)
  Booklet feed done clear
  C)
  Tractor feed done clear
  D)
  Tray feed done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Identify the input device shown in this picture.   
  A)
  Graphics Tablet done clear
  B)
  Wii Remote done clear
  C)
  Foot mouse done clear
  D)
  Wired glove done clear
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• question_answer31)
  The application programs that assist the computer by performing house-keeping, functions are called __________.
  A)
  Assemblers done clear
  B)
  Business software done clear
  C)
  Spreadsheet programs done clear
  D)
  Utility programs done clear
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• question_answer32)
  A _______ is a computer program that operates or controls a particular device that is attached to the computer.
  A)
  Microcode done clear
  B)
  Server done clear
  C)
  Utility done clear
  D)
  Device Driver done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Identify the device shown in the image.   
  A)
  Flatbed Plotter done clear
  B)
  Drum Plotter done clear
  C)
  Flatbed Scanner done clear
  D)
  Hand Scanner done clear
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• question_answer34)
  The image shown here is of_______________. 
  A)
  OMR code done clear
  B)
  MICR code done clear
  C)
  QR code done clear
  D)
  Bar code done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Find the odd one out.
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
       done clear
  D)
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• question_answer36)
  Which of the following is NOT a type of monitor?
  A)
  Cathode Ray Tube done clear
  B)
  Flatbed Thermal done clear
  C)
  Light Emitting Diode done clear
  D)
  Liquid Crystal Display done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which of the following machines can easily convert hard-copy to a soft-copy?
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
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  D)
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• question_answer38)
  Which of the following connector is used to connect a phone line to a modem of a computer?
  A)
  RJ-11           done clear
  B)
  Fire Wire done clear
  C)
  RJ-44            done clear
  D)
  DB-25 done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Find the odd one out.
  A)
  Database Management System Software done clear
  B)
  Object Code Generation Software done clear
  C)
  Word Processing Software done clear
  D)
  Desktop Publishing Software done clear
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• question_answer40)
  When a computer boots up, where are the first instructions to the computer available?
  A)
  ROM BIOS done clear
  B)
  CPU done clear
  C)
  AUTOEXEC done clear
  D)
  CONFIG done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Commodore 64 is an example of _________________.
  A)
  Minicomputer done clear
  B)
  Microcomputer done clear
  C)
  Supercomputer done clear
  D)
  Mainframe computer. done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Which of the following will you NOT be using while attaching a peripheral device to a computer?
  A)
  Serial Port done clear
  B)
  USB done clear
  C)
  BIOS done clear
  D)
  Parallel Port done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The speed of a dot matrix printer is measured in ___________.
  A)
  Lines per inch done clear
  B)
  Lines per second done clear
  C)
  Characters per second done clear
  D)
  Characters per inch done clear
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• question_answer44)
  A hard disk platter is divided into tracks. Tracks are further divided into _____________.
  A)
  Clusters done clear
  B)
  Sectors done clear
  C)
  Heads done clear
  D)
  Rings done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following devices is used to supply power to the computer system?
  A)
  Jumper done clear
  B)
  Microprocessor done clear
  C)
  SMPS done clear
  D)
  Motherboard done clear
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• question_answer46)

  The translator software are known as Language Processors. Now there are two such Language Processors that translates High-level language into machine language. Identify them with the help of given information in the questions that follows.

  It converts the entire program written in high level language into machine language in one go. If it fails to convert the program because of error(s) present in it, all errors are reported together along with line numbers for debugging.

   
  A)
  Assembler done clear
  B)
  Interpreter done clear
  C)
  Compiler done clear
  D)
  Editor done clear
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• question_answer47)

  The translator software are known as Language Processors. Now there are two such Language Processors that translates High-level language into machine language. Identify them with the help of given information in the questions that follows.

  It converts a high-level language program into machine language line by line as well as executes it. If there is any error in the program, translation and execution stops and the error is reported for debugging.

  A)
  Assembler done clear
  B)
  Interpreter done clear
  C)
  Compiler done clear
  D)
  Editor done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Match the following software with their descriptions

  Column I	Column II
  (a)	(i) Reorganise the date stored on disk
  (b)	(ii) Protect your computer from damage that can be caused by virus
  (c)	(iii) Make files smaller for storage and then return them to normal

   
  A)
  (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i) done clear
  B)
  (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii) done clear
  C)
  (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i) done clear
  D)
  (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii) done clear
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• question_answer49)
  The given program is an example of ______________.   
  A)
  Machine level language done clear
  B)
  Assembly level language done clear
  C)
  High level language done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Identify the following type of printer with the help of given information.

  X : They use typewriting printing mechanism, wherein a hammer strikes the paper through a ribbon in order to produce output.

  Y : They do not touch paper while printing. They use chemical, heat or electric signal to etch the symbols on paper.

   
  A)
          X - Impact printer, Y - Non-impact            done clear
  B)
  X - Common printer, Y - Uncommon printer done clear
  C)
  X - Non-impact printer, Y - Impact            done clear
  D)
  X - Uncommon printer, Y - Common printer done clear
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