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The document contains multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as the history of computers, computer components, and programming languages. Key concepts include the definition of the first computer, memory addressing, and the significance of various computer parts like the CPU and registers. The document serves as a quiz or study guide for individuals learning about basic computer science principles.

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Computer science questions set 3

The document contains multiple-choice questions related to computer fundamentals, covering topics such as the history of computers, computer components, and programming languages. Key concepts include the definition of the first computer, memory addressing, and the significance of various computer parts like the CPU and registers. The document serves as a quiz or study guide for individuals learning about basic computer science principles.

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Computer Fundamentals

3 of 31 sets

101. Abacus was the first


A. electronic computer
B. mechanical computer
C. electronic calculator
D. mechanical calculator
Answer:D

102. If in a computer, 16 bits are used to specify address in a RAM, the number of
addresses will be
A. 216
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B. 65,536
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C. 64k
te
D. any of the above
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Answer:B
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103. Instructions and memory address are represented by
A. character code
B. binary codes
C. binary word
D. parity bit
Answer:B

104. The terminal device that functions as a cash register, computer terminal, and
OCR reader is the:
A. data collection terminal
B. ocr register terminal
C. video display terminal
D. pos terminal
Answer:D

105. A set of flip flops integrated together is called ____


A. counter
B. adder
C. register
D. none of the above
Answer:C

106. People often call ______ as the brain of computer system


A. control unit
B. arithmetic logic unit
C. central processing unit
D. storage unit
Answer:C

107. Which is used for manufacturing chips?


A. bus
B. control unit
C. semiconductors
D. a and b only
Answer:C

108. The value of each bead in heaven is


A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer:C

109. The first computer introduced in Nepal was


A. ibm 1400
B. ibm 1401
C. ibm 1402
D. ibm1402
Answer:B

110. Mnemonic a memory trick is used in which of the following language?

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A. machine language
B. assembly language
C. high level language
D. none of above
Answer:B

111. Instruction in computer languages consists of


A. opcode
B. operand
C. both of above
D. none of above
Answer:C

112. Which generation of computer is still under development


A. fourth generation
B. fifth generation
C. sixth generation
D. seventh generation
Answer:B

113. A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a ____
A. counter
B. loader
C. adder
D. shift register
Answer:D

114. Which was the most popular first generation computer?


A. ibm 1650
B. ibm 360
C. ibm 1130
D. ibm 2700
Answer:A

115. Which is considered a direct entry input device?

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A. optical scanner
B. mouse and digitizer
C. light pen
D. all of the above
Answer:D

116. A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process
is
A. process control
B. alu
C. register unit
D. process description
Answer:D

117. Each set of Napier’s bones consisted of ______ rods.


A. 5
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Answer:C

118. BCD is
A. binary coded decimal
B. bit coded decimal
C. binary coded digit
D. bit coded digit
Answer:A

119. When was the world’s first laptop computer introduced in the market and
by whom?
A. hewlett-packard, 1980
B. epson, 1981
C. laplink traveling software inc, 1982
D. tandy model-200, 1985
Answer:B

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120. From which generation operating systems were developed?
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
Answer:C

121. The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was


A. ibm
B. super univac
C. radio shaks
D. data general corporation
Answer:C

122. How many address lines are needed to address each machine location in a
2048 x 4 memory chip?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 8
D. 12
Answer:B

123. Properly arranged data is called


A. field
B. words
C. information
D. file
Answer:C

124. A computer consists of


A. a central processing unit
B. a memory
C. input and output unit
D. all of the above
Answer:D

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125. Why are vacuum tubes also called valves?
A. because they can amplify the weak signals and make them strong
B. because they can stop or allow the flow of current
C. both of above
D. none of above
Answer:B

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