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 elements of accounts applications of computers in accounting introduction to computer and accounting information system meaning of computerised accounting system application of computerised accounting system

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.

Multiple choice elements of accounts applications of computers in accounting introduction to computer and accounting information system meaning of computerised accounting system application of computerised accounting system

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.

Multiple choice elements of accounts applications of computers in accounting introduction to computer and accounting information system meaning of computerised accounting system application of computerised accounting system

___________ controls various input devices which are used for entering data into the computer system.

  1. Input unit

  2. Output unit

  3. Hardware

  4. Central processing ystem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The input unit is the part of the computer system responsible for accepting data and instructions from the user and converting them into a machine-readable format.

Multiple choice elements of accounts applications of computers in accounting introduction to computer and accounting information system meaning of computerised accounting system application of computerised accounting system

_________________ is where computer systems as on date do not possess any common sense because no full-proof algorithm is designed to programme common sense.

  1. Lack of Commonsense

  2. Zero IQ

  3. Lack of Decision-making

  4. Both b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The inability of computers to handle situations requiring common sense is due to the fact that common sense is based on vast, unstructured human experience that is difficult to codify into algorithms.

Multiple choice geography production in a factory - a paper mill production in a paper mill information technology industry automobile and electronic industries

Where is the first digital electronic computer made?

  1. Japan

  2. U.S.A

  3. China

  4. Canada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Pennsylvania(USA).
Little did they realize how different that early computer was from the ones that would be built a mere fifty years later. ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert built the machine at the University of Pennsylvania at the behest of the U.S. military.
Multiple choice commercial applications basic accounting principles and concepts meaning and purposes of accounting need and basic principles of accounting generally accepted accounting principles

Latest generation of personal computers (PCs) being used in an office setup is _____________.

  1. PC XT

  2. PC Pentium

  3. PC AT

  4. PC 486
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of historical computer generations, the Pentium processor represented a significant leap in performance over the 486 and earlier PC architectures.

Multiple choice

What is the third step in the boot process?

  1. BIOS

  2. GRUB

  3. POST

  4. INIT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The typical boot process sequence is: 1. BIOS/UEFI, 2. POST, 3. Bootloader (GRUB), 4. Kernel, 5. Init. Therefore, GRUB is the third step.

Multiple choice

My computer has ________ and now I cannot study!

  1. get break

  2. broken

  3. break

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

Broken down is the correct phrasal verb to describe a machine or device that has stopped working. The other options do not form a standard phrasal verb for this context.

Multiple choice

What is an algorithm?

  1. A type of program.

  2. A set of instructions for a computer.

  3. A list of rules to follow in order to solve a problem.

  4. A user guide on programming.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An algorithm is a finite sequence of well-defined, computer-implementable instructions, typically to solve a class of problems or to perform a computation.