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Q151
The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is _______
  • A ALU
  • B CPU
  • C Input-Output device
  • D None of these
Answer: Option C
Q152
A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
  • A Mouse
  • B Light pen
  • C Joystic
  • D Plotter
Answer: Option B
Q153
_______ is an optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media.
  • A O.M.R
  • B Punch card reader
  • C Optical scanners
  • D Magnetic tape
Answer: Option A
Q154
The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions ________
  • A Memory
  • B Register unit
  • C Control Unit
  • D ALU
Answer: Option C
Q155
A subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or drum is _______
  • A Surface
  • B Sector
  • C Tape deck
  • D Scratch tape
Answer: Option B
Q156
The programs that manage the use of the computer's resources are __________
  • A Utility programs
  • B Operating system
  • C System software
  • D Application programs
Answer: Option B
Q157
One millionth of a second is _______
  • A Millisecond
  • B Nanosecond
  • C Microsecond
  • D Picosecond
Answer: Option C
Q158
The material in which data is input to be stored on or output from a computer is ________
  • A main storage
  • B Media
  • C Multiplener
  • D None of these
Answer: Option B
Q159
The place where the data or information is stored for a short time is ________
  • A Buffer
  • B Memory
  • C Control unit
  • D ALU
Answer: Option A
Q160
A software package to implement a data base is _____________
  • A System analysis
  • B DBMS
  • C Database
  • D DASD
Answer: Option B
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