Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts
2,255 Questions
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
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Boat : Submarine
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Processor : Computer
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Car : Bus
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Robot: Android
B
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Explanation
Abacus is a raw form of calculator as Processor is a raw form of Computer
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SMPS
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Hard disk
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UPS
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All of the above
A
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The SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) is the component that converts AC power from the wall outlet into the DC power required by computer components.
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Electrical Neon Infuser and Calculator
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Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
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Eulogistic Nuisance in a Cart
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Electronic Number Interpreter and Calculator
B
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ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, which was one of the first general-purpose electronic digital computers.
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application software
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system software
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operating system software
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platform software
A
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Application software consists of programs designed for end-users to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or editing photos.
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processing
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kilobyte
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binary
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representational
C
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Computers process data using binary language, which consists of only two digits: 0 and 1.
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computer programme.
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database
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worksheet
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none of these
A
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A computer virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs.
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Booting
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Portable application
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Software distribution
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Application virtualization
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Installation
E
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Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plugins) is the act of making the program ready for execution.
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Virus
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Winchester disk
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Mouse
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FIFO system
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Virus, Winchester disk, and Mouse are all standard computer hardware or software terms. FIFO (First-In, First-Out) is a general scheduling or data structure concept, but it is not a specific technical term unique to computer systems.
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Mainframe computer.
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Super computer.
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Minicomputer
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None of the above.
B
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PARAM is a series of supercomputers developed by C-DAC in India.
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ILLIAC
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ENIAC
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UNIVAC
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Apple 1
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None of these
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System software
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Software tool
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Applications program
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Utility program
B
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Software tools are programs specifically designed to assist in the creation, maintenance, or improvement of other software applications.
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Data
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Code
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Documentation
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Database
B
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Programmed instructions written for a computer to execute are collectively referred to as code.
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Architecture
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Networks
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Graphics
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Designing
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Computer architecture refers to the conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system. It defines how the various components, such as the CPU, memory, and I/O, are organized and interconnected.
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Opcode
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Address
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CPU
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Monitor
A
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In machine code, an instruction is typically divided into an opcode (operation code) and an operand (address). The opcode specifies the action to be performed by the processor.
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Memory
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CPU
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ALU
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Control unit
B
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Off-line operation refers to the processing of data by peripheral devices without direct, real-time intervention or control by the central processing unit (CPU). This allows the CPU to perform other tasks while data is being prepared or transferred.