Basic Computer Fundamentals

Basic Computer Fundamentals
151. The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is _______
  • ALU
  • CPU
  • Input-Output device
  • None of these
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152. A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
  • Mouse
  • Light pen
  • Joystic
  • Plotter
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153. _______ is an optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media.
  • O.M.R
  • Punch card reader
  • Optical scanners
  • Magnetic tape
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154. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions ________
  • Memory
  • Register unit
  • Control Unit
  • ALU
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155. A subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or drum is _______
  • Surface
  • Sector
  • Tape deck
  • Scratch tape
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156. The programs that manage the use of the computer's resources are __________
  • Utility programs
  • Operating system
  • System software
  • Application programs
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157. One millionth of a second is _______
  • Millisecond
  • Nanosecond
  • Microsecond
  • Picosecond
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158. The material in which data is input to be stored on or output from a computer is ________
  • main storage
  • Media
  • Multiplener
  • None of these
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159. The place where the data or information is stored for a short time is ________
  • Buffer
  • Memory
  • Control unit
  • ALU
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160. A software package to implement a data base is _____________
  • System analysis
  • DBMS
  • Database
  • DASD
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