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 softskills business skills
  1. Yes, but only when done repeatedly

  2. Not possible

  3. Yes

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While 'Log off' technically only ends the user session and returns to the login screen, in many enterprise environments or specific OS configurations, logging off can trigger automated shutdown scripts or be part of a power management sequence.

Multiple choice softskills business skills
  1. Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Calculator

  2. Start -> Run -> calc

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Start -> Run -> calculator

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Windows Calculator can be accessed via the GUI through the Accessories folder in the Start Menu or by typing the executable name 'calc' into the Run dialog box (Win + R). Both methods are standard ways to launch the application.

Multiple choice softskills creativity
  1. Lead

  2. Silicon

  3. Chorminum

  4. Gold

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Silicon is a semiconductor and the primary material used in the fabrication of Integrated Circuits (ICs) because of its stable electrical properties. Lead, chromium, and gold are metals used in various electronic components but not as the base substrate for the chip itself.

Multiple choice technology programming languages
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Java System class provides standard input, output, and error streams (in, out, err) and utility methods for system properties, environment variables, and garbage collection. It does NOT provide facilities to load files and libraries or create them - that's the ClassLoader's job.

Multiple choice technology databases
  1. Nothing

  2. Everything

  3. Disk

  4. Processor

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Teradata uses a Shared Nothing architecture - each node has its own memory and disk. No resources are shared between nodes. This eliminates contention and enables linear scalability. Shared Everything (like SMP) shares memory and disk among processors.

Multiple choice technology
  1. 3080

  2. 8080

  3. 4004

  4. 8086

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Intel 4004, introduced in 1971, was the first commercially available microprocessor from Intel. The 8080 came later in 1974, and the 8086 in 1978. Option A's 3080 doesn't exist as an Intel processor number and appears to be a distractor. The 4004 was a 4-bit processor that launched the microprocessor revolution.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Having no programs open in desktop

  2. having no paper pieces with information on desk

  3. having no icons except recycle bin on desktop

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A clean desktop in computer context refers to having no programs or windows open, keeping the workspace clutter-free for better performance and focus. Physical paper items (B) refer to a physical desk, while icon arrangement (C) is about desktop shortcuts, not running programs.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Intel 8085

  2. Intel 4004

  3. Intel 8086

  4. Intel 3003

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Intel 4004 was the first commercially available microprocessor (CPU on one chip), released in 1971. It was a 4-bit processor. Intel 8085 came much later (1977), and Intel 8086 (1978). Intel 3003 was not a CPU chip.

Multiple choice technology operating systems
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The kernel is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It handles essential functions like memory management, process scheduling, and device control. Without the kernel, the operating system cannot function.

Multiple choice technology security
  1. stored on Server

  2. executable text

  3. used for authentication

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cookies are stored on the client side (browser), not the server. They are small text files used for session management and authentication. Cookies are not executable code.

Multiple choice technology security
  1. Chimera

  2. Trojan

  3. Hercules

  4. Hydra

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Trojan horse malware is named after the Greek mythological Trojan Horse - malicious code hidden inside seemingly legitimate programs, just as Greek soldiers hid inside the wooden horse to infiltrate Troy. Chimera, Hercules, and Hydra are also mythological references but not the basis for the Trojan malware naming.

Multiple choice technology programming languages
  1. A application to create Unix boot immages

  2. Application to create text files

  3. Application to create animations

  4. Application to create text file as well as animations

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

vi (visual editor) is a standard Unix text editor for creating and modifying text files. It is not for creating boot images, animations, or multimedia content - it's purely a text manipulation tool.

Multiple choice technology programming languages
  1. A request by the users to access kernel functions

  2. A request by kernel to the device

  3. A request by the device to kernel

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A system call is a mechanism for programs to request services from the kernel. It's the interface between user space and kernel space - userspace programs invoke system calls to access protected kernel functions like file I/O, process management, etc.