Computer Knowledge

Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts

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Computer fundamentals and system concepts questions cover core hardware components, operating systems, and historical computer milestones. Topics include the kernel, central processing unit, and basic computing terminology. These foundational questions are strictly essential for scoring well in computer knowledge sections.

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Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts Questions

Multiple choice

Which is basic unit of computer Circuiting?

  1. Flip-flop

  2. Engine

  3. Unit records

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A flip-flop is a bistable multivibrator that serves as the basic building block for digital memory circuits in computers.

Multiple choice

IBM - 700 is of ----------------------

  1. First Generation Computer

  2. Second Generation Computer

  3. Third Generation Computer

  4. Fourth Generation Computer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IBM 700 series, including the 701 and 702, were early computers that transitioned the industry into the second generation by utilizing transistors.

Multiple choice

CPU stands for -------------

  1. Central Processing Unit

  2. Central Progressive Unit

  3. Common Personal Unit

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the machine.

Multiple choice

IC means

  1. integrated circuit

  2. integrated council

  3. integrated column

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

IC stands for Integrated Circuit, which is a set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece of semiconductor material.

Multiple choice

MSI means

  1. medium scale integration

  2. modern scale integration

  3. medium short integration

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

MSI stands for Medium Scale Integration, a classification of integrated circuits based on the number of logic gates contained on a single chip.

Multiple choice

MOS means

  1. metal oxide semiconductor

  2. metal oxygen semiconductor

  3. mono oxide semiconductor

  4. mono oxygen semiconductor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

MOS stands for Metal Oxide Semiconductor, which is the fundamental structure of the field-effect transistors used in these circuits.