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Q71
A term associated with the comparison of processing speeds of different computer system is:
  • A EFTS
  • B MPG
  • C MIPS
  • D CFPS
Answer: Option C
Q72
The processes of starting or restarting a computer system by loading instructions from a secondary storage device into the completer memory is called
  • A Duping
  • B Booting
  • C Padding
  • D All of above
Answer: Option B
Q73
Who invented the microprocessor?
  • A Marcian E Huff
  • B Herman H Goldstein
  • C Joseph Jacquard
  • D All of above
Answer: Option A
Q74
One computer that is not considered a portable computer is
  • A Minicomputer
  • B A laptop computer
  • C Mini computer
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option A
Q75
The accuracy of the floating-point numbers representable in two 16-bit words of a computer is approximately
  • A 16 digits
  • B 6 digits
  • C 9 digits
  • D All of above
Answer: Option B
Q76
A dumb terminal has
  • A An embedded microprocessor
  • B Extensive memory
  • C Independent processing
  • D A keyboard and screen
Answer: Option D
Q77
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and
  • A Buffer size
  • B Resolution
  • C Vertical dimensions
  • D Intelligence
Answer: Option B
Q78
Daisy wheel printer is a type of
  • A Matrix primer
  • B Impact printer
  • C Laser printer
  • D Manual printer
Answer: Option B
Q79
The number of records contained within a block of data on magnetic tape is defined by the
  • A Block definition
  • B Record contain clause
  • C Blocking factor
  • D Record per block factor
Answer: Option C
Q80
Serial access memories are useful in applications where
  • A Data consists of numbers
  • B Short access time is required
  • C Each stored word is processed differently
  • D Data naturally needs to flow in and out in a serial form
Answer: Option D

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