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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operating system
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computer
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office
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compiler
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interpreter
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An operating system is the primary software that manages computer hardware and software resources. It provides common services for computer programs and controls the overall system execution.
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switched multiprocessors
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bus multiprocessors
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switched multi computers
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bus multi computers
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hardware
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software
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logic
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programs
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In the early days of computing, the primary focus was on the physical machinery (hardware) rather than the software, which was often secondary.
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input / output manager
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command processor
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supervisor
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file manager
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The supervisor, often part of the kernel, is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and coordinates the execution of other programs.
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editors
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spreadsheets
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operating systems
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all of the above
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Utility programs are system tools that perform maintenance or support tasks, such as file management, disk cleanup, or text editing. Spreadsheets and OSs are distinct categories.
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documentation
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tutorial
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program disks
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all of the above
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Commercial software is typically packaged with supporting materials to ensure user success, including documentation, tutorials, and the installation media.
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operating system supervisor
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input / output manager
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file manager
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all of the above
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In early IBM PC architectures, the ROM (Read-Only Memory) contained the BIOS and the basic supervisor code required to boot the system and manage hardware.
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transistors
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integrated circuits
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vacuum tubes
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artificial intelligence
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microprocessors
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A microprocessor contains thousands of integrated circuits.
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addition and multiplication
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addition and subtraction
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multiplication and division
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all functions
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None of these
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These functions are performed by Pascaline machine.
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all functions as well as polynomials
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addition
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multiplication and division
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addition and multiplication
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All of the above
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The difference engine was invented by Charles Babbage in 1822 AD.
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addition and multiplication
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addition
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multiplication and division
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all functions
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All of the above
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These functions are performed by Napier's logs machine.
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the concept of storing and retrieving information
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the concept of processor, memory and input/output
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the concept of clockwork mechanism
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All of the above
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None of these
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This concept was included in the analytical engine.
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IBM mainframe
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Apple Macintosh (Motorla based)
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Sun sparc
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IBM PC
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mode changes to system mode
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interrupts are enabled
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system call number is sued to find out code in system call interrupt vector area
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all of these
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Programmers (assembly) can access all registers in a processor
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Programmer (assembly) cannot access all registers in a processor
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Some registers are not part of instruction set
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None of these