Basic Computer Fundamentals Questions and Answers

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Q301
_________ is the generic name given to the pre-successors of modern high-level programming languages.
  • A Autocad
  • B Authorization
  • C Cartridge
  • D None
Answer: Option A
Q302
A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master is ________
  • A cylinder
  • B cluster
  • C surface
  • D track
Answer: Option B
Q303
___________ is a communication network that is devoted to carrying computer information.
  • A data point
  • B data module
  • C data network
  • D data pack
Answer: Option C
Q304
The transformation of a message into an encoded form is known as ________
  • A mnemonics
  • B encoding
  • C encryption
  • D decoding
Answer: Option B
Q305
___________ is a device that interconnect two or more networks, enabling data transfers to be made between them.
  • A plotter
  • B joystick
  • C gateway
  • D path
Answer: Option C
Q306
The record produced in an audit trail is _______
  • A job file
  • B journal tape
  • C job stream
  • D none
Answer: Option B
Q307
A _________ is controlled from a keyboard
  • A card punch
  • B punched paper tape
  • C magnetic disk
  • D magnetic tape
Answer: Option A
Q308
__________ is an electronic device that can store temporarily a single bit of data
  • A accumulator
  • B buffer
  • C memory
  • D latch
Answer: Option D
Q309
___________ is a sequence of micro instructions.
  • A microinstruction
  • B microcode
  • C micro
  • D micro circuit
Answer: Option B
Q310
The process used to set up a programs once the system is operational is ________
  • A operating system
  • B black bon
  • C boot strap
  • D utility
Answer: Option C
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