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Q11
How many bits are used in the address bus?
  • A 7
  • B 8
  • C 9
  • D 16
Answer: Option D
Q12
Exceptions to the 8085 microprocessor normal operation are called:
  • A jump instructions
  • B decoding
  • C interrupts
  • D jump instructions or interrupts
Answer: Option D
Q13
Which component is considered the brain of the computer
  • A Hard Disk
  • B Explanation: The CPU performs all processing and control operations of a computer.
  • C Monitor
  • D Keyboard
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The CPU performs all processing and control operations of a computer.
Q14
Which memory is volatile in nature
  • A ROM
  • B Hard Disk
  • C Explanation: RAM loses its data when power is switched off.
  • D DVD
Answer: Option C
Explanation: RAM loses its data when power is switched off.
Q15
Which device is used to input text into a computer
  • A Monitor
  • B Printer
  • C Explanation: A keyboard is used to enter text and commands.
  • D Speaker
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A keyboard is used to enter text and commands.
Q16
Which of the following is an output device
  • A Mouse
  • B Scanner
  • C Explanation: A printer produces output on paper.
  • D Keyboard
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A printer produces output on paper.
Q17
Which software is required to run computer hardware
  • A Application Software
  • B Utility Software
  • C Explanation: System software controls and manages hardware resources.
  • D Programming Software
Answer: Option C
Explanation: System software controls and manages hardware resources.
Q18
Which of the following is an example of system software
  • A MS Word
  • B MS Excel
  • C Explanation: Windows is an operating system, which is system software.
  • D PowerPoint
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Windows is an operating system, which is system software.
Q19
Which storage device has the largest capacity
  • A Floppy Disk
  • B CD
  • C DVD
  • D Explanation: Hard disks store large amounts of data compared to other options.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Hard disks store large amounts of data compared to other options.
Q20
Which unit is used to measure computer processing speed
  • A Byte
  • B Explanation: Processing speed is measured in Hertz.
  • C Pixel
  • D Watt
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Processing speed is measured in Hertz.
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