Computer Fundamental Questions and Answers

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Q11
 A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is
  • A Compiler
  • B Interpreter
  • C Assembler
  • D Comparator
Answer: Option C
Q12
The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is
  • A Delay time
  • B CPU cycle
  • C Real time
  • D Seek time
Answer: Option B
Q13
The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called
  • A Seek time
  • B Effective time
  • C Access time
  • D Real time
Answer: Option B
Q14
Binary numbers need more places for counting because
  • A They are always big numbers
  • B Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them
  • C Binary base is small
  • D 0's and l's have to be properly spaced apart
Answer: Option C
Q15
 Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape?
  • A Direct
  • B Sequential
  • C Random
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option B
Q16
Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
  • A CPU
  • B Primary storage
  • C Intermediate storage
  • D Internal storage
Answer: Option C
Q17
A name applied by Intel corp. to high speed MOS technology is called
  • A HDLC
  • B LAP
  • C HMOS
  • D SDLC
Answer: Option C
Q18
A program component that allows structuring of a program in an unusual way is known as
  • A Correlation
  • B Coroutine
  • C Diagonalization
  • D Quene
Answer: Option B
Q19
The radian of a number system
  • A Is variable
  • B Has nothing to do with digit position value
  • C Equals the number of its distinct counting digits
  • D Is always an even number
Answer: Option C
Q20
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
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