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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 GPU architecture introduced the concept of Pascal?

  1. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

  2. ATI Radeon RX 480

  3. Intel HD Graphics 630

  4. AMD Radeon RX 580
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, released in 2016, introduced the concept of Pascal.

Multiple choice

Which GPU architecture introduced the concept of Ampere?

  1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

  2. ATI Radeon RX 6900 XT

  3. Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  4. AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, released in 2020, introduced the concept of Ampere.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first computer graphics workstation?

  1. Evans & Sutherland PS300

  2. Silicon Graphics IRIS 1000

  3. Autodesk AutoCAD WS

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

The Evans & Sutherland PS300 was the first computer graphics workstation, released in 1971.

Multiple choice

Which type of GPU is typically used for high-performance computing applications?

  1. Integrated GPU

  2. Discrete GPU

  3. Both integrated and discrete GPUs

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

Discrete GPUs are typically used for high-performance computing applications due to their higher performance and dedicated memory.

Multiple choice

What is the primary factor that determines the power consumption of a GPU?

  1. Clock speed

  2. Number of cores

  3. Memory bandwidth

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

The fabrication process, measured in nanometers (nm), determines the power efficiency of a GPU. A smaller fabrication process results in lower power consumption.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the power consumption of a GPU when it is processing data?

  1. Compute power

  2. Processing power

  3. Arithmetic power

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

Compute power is the power consumption of a GPU when it is processing data.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first commercially successful personal computer?

  1. Apple II

  2. IBM PC

  3. Commodore 64

  4. Atari 800
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Apple II, released in 1977, was the first personal computer to achieve widespread commercial success.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the number of transistors in a GPU?

  1. Core count

  2. Shader count

  3. Transistor count

  4. Memory bandwidth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Transistor count refers to the number of transistors packed into a GPU die. It is a measure of the overall computational power and complexity of the GPU.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary component of a mobile device's hardware?

  1. Processor

  2. Display

  3. Battery

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

Software is not a physical hardware component of a mobile device. It refers to the programs and applications that run on the device.

Multiple choice

What is the primary function of the processor in a mobile device?

  1. Storing data

  2. Processing information

  3. Providing power

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

The processor is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations, which allows the mobile device to run various applications and perform tasks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of mobile device processor architecture?

  1. ARM

  2. x86

  3. MIPS

  4. RISC-V
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

x86 is a processor architecture commonly found in desktop and laptop computers, but it is not typically used in mobile devices. ARM, MIPS, and RISC-V are more common processor architectures found in mobile devices.

Multiple choice

Which technological advancement led to the development of personal computers?

  1. Transistor

  2. Integrated Circuit

  3. Microprocessor

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

The development of the transistor, integrated circuit, and microprocessor laid the foundation for the creation of personal computers, transforming the way people work and communicate.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Indian supercomputer?

  1. PARAM 8000

  2. PARAM 10000

  3. PARAM Padma

  4. PARAM Yuva II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

PARAM 8000 was the first Indian supercomputer, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 1991.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first computer?

  1. ENIAC

  2. Apple I

  3. IBM PC

  4. Altair 8800
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was the first general-purpose computer, developed in 1946.

Multiple choice

What was the first commercially successful personal computer?

  1. Apple II

  2. IBM PC

  3. Commodore 64

  4. TRS-80
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Apple II, introduced in 1977, was the first personal computer to achieve widespread commercial success.