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

What does the term "BOTS" mean in RPA ?

  1. Hardware

  2. Testing Tool

  3. Automated programs

  4. Machine Name
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Robotic Process Automation (RPA), 'bots' refer to software robots or automated programs that execute tasks based on predefined rules.

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Which of the following are components of computer?

  1. Input Unit

  2. Central Processing System

  3. Output Unit

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A computer system consists of an input unit, a central processing unit (CPU), and an output unit to function as a complete information processing system.

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Which of the following are the limitations of computer system?

  1. Lack of commonsense, Lack of decision making, Zero IQ

  2. Speed, Accuracy, Zero IQ

  3. Lack of commonsense, Lack of decision making, Accuracy

  4. Lack of commonsense, Speed, Accuracy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A computer system possesses some characteristics, which in comparison to human beings, turn out to be its capabilities but there are some limitations of computer system which are as follows: Lack of commonsense, Zero IQ, Lack of decision-making etc.

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Computer systems as on date do not possess any _______.

  1. Commonsense

  2. Intelligence quotient

  3. Decision

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Computer systems as on date do not possess any commonsense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme common sense. Since computers work according to a stored programme(s), they simply lack of commonsense. 

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Which of the following is the limitation of computer system?

a. Computers cannot take decisions on their own because they do not possess all the essentials of decision-making.
b. Computer system as on date do not possess any common sense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme common sense.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are various limitations of computer system i.e. lack of commonsense, zero IQ, lack of decision-making.
Lack of commonsense: Computer systems as on the date do not possess any commonsense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme commonsense. Since computers work according to a stored programme(s).
Zero IQ: Computers are dumb devices with zero intelligence quotient (IQ). They cannot visualize and thinking what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. Computers must be directed to perform each and every action. 
Lack of decision-making: Decision-making is a complex process involving information, knowledge, intelligence, wisdom and ability to judge. Computers cannot take decisions on their own because they do not possess all essential of decision-making. They can be programmed to take such decisions, which are purely procedure-oriented.

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Which of the following is the advantage of computer system?

a. Accuracy is the degree of exactness with which computations are made and operations are performed.
b. Computer are dumb devices with zero IQ.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A computer system possesses some characteristics which, in comparison to human beings, turn out to be its capabilities. Some of the advantages of computers system are: 1) Speed, 2) Accuracy, 3) Versatility, 4) Reliability, 5) Storage etc.
There are also some limitations of computer system which are: 1) Lack of commonsense, 2) Zero IQ, 3) lack of decision-making.

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Computers are dumb devices with ______. 

  1. Lack of commonsense

  2. Lack of decision-making

  3. Zero IQ

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Computers are dumb devices with zero intelligence quotient (IQ). They cannot visualize and thinking what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. Computers must be directed to perform each and every action. 

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______ unit controls various devices which are used for entering data into the computer system.

  1. CPU

  2. Output

  3. Input

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Input unit controls various input devices which are used for entering data into the computer system. Keyboard and mouse, for instance, are the most commonly used input device.

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The functional component of computer system consists of _____________.

  1. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Output Unit

  2. Input Unit, Output Unit, Mouse

  3. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Keyboard

  4. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Output Unit, Keyboard, Mouse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The functional components of computer system consist of input unit, output unit, central processing unit. The way these components are embedded in a computer may differ from one architectural design to another, yet all of them constitute the essential building blocks of a computer system.

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_______ cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation.

  1. Computers

  2. Software

  3. Hardware

  4. Programme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Computers are dumb devices with zero IQ. They cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. computers must be directed to perform each and every action, however, minute it may be.

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The computer accounting system is based on the concept of ______.

  1. Software

  2. Hardware

  3. Data processing

  4. Database
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Accounting software is used to implement a computerised accounting  system. The computer accounting system is based on the concept of databases. It does away with the concept of creating and maintaining journals, ledger, etc.

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The way computer components are embedded in a computer may ______ from one architecture design to another. 

  1. differ

  2. similar

  3. common

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The functional components of computer system consist of input unit, central processing unit, Output unit. The way these components are embedded in a computer may differ from one architectural design to another, yet all of them constitute the essential building blocks of a computer system. 

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Computers are dumb devices with ________________ as they cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation. 

  1. lack of commonsense

  2. zero IQ

  3. lack of decision-making

  4. both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Computers are often described as having 'zero IQ' because they cannot perform tasks outside of their programmed instructions or exercise human-like judgment.

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Which of the following is not a limitation of a computer system?

  1. Lack of Commonsense

  2. Zero IQ

  3. Reliability

  4. Lack of Decision-making
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Reliability is a major strength of computer systems, not a limitation. Lack of common sense, zero IQ, and lack of decision-making are all recognized limitations.