Computer Knowledge Test -I

1: Which of the following registers hold the information before it goes to the decoder?
A) control register
B) data register
C) accumulator
D) address register

2: A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for __?
A) doing quick mathematical calculations
B) input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C) electronic data processing
D) performing repetitive tasks accurately

3: Which of the following bus types are used by the Apple Macintosh computer?
A) ISA
B) NuBus
C) EISA
D) MCA

4: When the time to establish link is large and the size of data is small, the preferred mode of data transfer is _____?
A) Circuit switching
B) Packet switching
C) Time division multiplexing
D) All of the above

5: Group of instruction that directs a computer is called ____?
A) Storage
B) Memory
C) Logic
D) Program

6: A computer-controlled device for training exercise that duplicates the work environment is a:
A) simulator
B) duplicator
C) trainer
D) COM device

7: Which of the following is not an output device of a computer?
A) Printer
B) Keyword
C) VDU
D) CRT screen

8: An advantage of blocking a tape is that ____?
A) additional processing time is consumed
B) the direct file method can be emulated
C) tapes contain less date and longer tapes
D) less tape is used to store the same amount of data

9: Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as ___?
A) Paper tape
B) Magnetic tape
C) Punched paper tape
D) Card punch

10: Ethernet uses ____?
A) Bus topology
B) Ring topology
C) Star topology
D) Tree topology

Answers :-

1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. A