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Computer Literacy - 4 (ISRO)

Covers fundamental computer concepts including software types, programming languages, memory management, data processing, and application software (Excel). Ideal for basic to intermediate computer literacy assessment.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following computer languages is used for artificial intelligence?

  1. FORTRAN
  2. C
  3. PROLOG
  4. COBOL
  5. JAVA
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The first high level language used for the IBM PC compatible was

  1. FORTRAN
  2. COBOL
  3. PILOT
  4. BASIC
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Compiler is an example of

  1. system software
  2. application software
  3. dbms
  4. operating system
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'polling' in a computer means a process by which a computer system

  1. detects/corrects errors
  2. multiplexes the inputs and updates the memory accordingly
  3. decides correct alternative by analyzing several ones
  4. inquires to see if a terminal has any transaction to send
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The first known calculating device invented by a Chinese was

  1. Pascal Calculator
  2. Abacus
  3. Napier's Bones
  4. Leibnitz's Machine
  5. None of these
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?

  1. Gathering data
  2. Processing data into information
  3. Analyzing the data or information
  4. Storing the data or information
  5. All of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The earliest software was developed using

  1. the waterfall model
  2. prototyping model
  3. spiral model
  4. incremental model
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

1 GB = __________ bytes

  1. 1,073,741,824
  2. 1,024
  3. 1,048,576
  4. 1,048
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many steps are there in a Software Development?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
  5. 8
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which programming language is based on horn clauses?

  1. Erlang
  2. PL/I
  3. Prolog
  4. Lips
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which bar can you use for opening and closing of a file in Excel?

  1. Formatting
  2. Standard
  3. Title
  4. Formatting or Title
  5. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following displays the contents of the active cell in Excel?

  1. Name Box
  2. Row Headings
  3. Formula Bar
  4. Task Pane
  5. None of these
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the most recent high level language?

  1. Java
  2. Algol
  3. Cobol
  4. C
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Access time is the highest in case of

  1. floppy disk
  2. cache
  3. swapping device
  4. magnetic disk
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How much memory is available for application softwares on PCs?

  1. 1024 kb
  2. 760 kb
  3. 640 kb
  4. 560 kb
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