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1. Which of the following generation of computers is associated with artificial intelligence?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
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Correct Answer: C [Fifth]
Notes:
The discussion around the Fifth Generation computers includes new computer programming and architecture; semantics of programming languages; relational databases, linguistics theory, artificial intelligence, interference systems and so on.
2. What is the use of Digitizer as an input device?
[A] To Convert graphic and pictorial data into binary inputs
[B] To convert graphic and pictorial data into analog inputs
[C] Debuging
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [To Convert graphic and pictorial data into binary inputs ]
Notes:
A digitizer is the device which improves touch accuracy is embedded in the screens of tablets and smart phones. Other devices use a digitizer device such as a stylus to allow users to specify locations on the display more precisely. There are three types of touch-screen digitizers: passive, active and dual.
3. Who is the founder of Wikipedia?
[A] Peer Schneider
[B] Byron Looper
[C] Rickard Eriksson
[D] Jimmy wales
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Correct Answer: D [Jimmy wales]
Notes:
Jimmy Wales is an American-British Internet entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. It was founded in 2001.
4. Which of the following was considered as the world’s first fully automatic digital computer?
[A] Z2
[B] Z1
[C] Z3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Z3]
Notes:
Konrad Zuse made the Z3, which was the first fully automatic digital and electromechanical programmable computer. It was built with 2000 relays.
5. In what form is the data expressed in a digital computer?
[A] Binary
[B] Tertiary
[C] Primary
[D] Secondary
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Correct Answer: A [Binary]
Notes:
Digital data works on various kinds of data which include magnitude, letters, symbols, etc. and are expressed in binary code i.e. using numbers only in two digits like 0 and 1.
6. Which is the primary technical problem associated with hybrid computers?
[A] Reduction of Digital-computer noise
[B] Reduction of Analog-computer noise
[C] Increase of Digital-computer noise
[D] Increase of Analog-computer noise
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Correct Answer: A [Reduction of Digital-computer noise]
Notes:
The main technical problem associated with hybrid computers is the reduction of digital computer noise.
7. Which of the following are features of a subnotebook?
[A] Small physical dimensions
[B] Larger than hand-held computers
[C] Run complete versions of desktop/laptop OS
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A subnotebook has all the features of a standard laptop computer but it has smaller physical dimensions. They are larger than hand-held computers and usually play on full-versions of the desktop/laptop OS.
8. Which of the following computer component allows you to connect to the internet?
[A] Sound Board
[B] ROM
[C] Hard Drive
[D] Modem
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Correct Answer: D [Modem]
Notes:
A modem is a hardware device that converts data between transmission media so that it can be transmitted from computer to computer. Computer information is stored digitally, whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves.
9. Which of the following store data temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit?
[A] Address
[B] Register
[C] Number
[D] Memory
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Correct Answer: B [Register]
Notes:
CPU registers perform a variety of functions, a primary one of which is to offer temporary storage for the CPU to access information stored on the hard drive.
10. Which of the following define the information that comes from an external source and is fed into computer software?
[A] Input
[B] Output
[C] Throughput
[D] Reports
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Correct Answer: A [Input]
Notes:
Whatever goes into the computer is called as Input. Input can take a variety of forms, from commands that are entered from the keyboard to data from another computer or device.
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