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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instruction set
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bandwidth
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clock speed
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frequency
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amplitude
B
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Explanation
In a computer processor the number of bits processed in a single instruction is called as Bandwidth.
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Machine dependent language
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Programming language
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System software
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Application software
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Assembler
B
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Programming language is a set of rules which user has to follow to instruct the computer what operations are to be performed.
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Motherboard
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Power supply
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Cabinet
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Interpreter
B
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Power supply converts AC power to DC power as computer works only on DC current.
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Cell
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Math Co-processor
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BIOS Rom
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OS
A
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Cell is placed on motherboard to maintain only Clock & Time.
A
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Explanation
Bug is an other name of error mostly used between highly trained staff.
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Parallel port
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IDE slot
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Serial port
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USB port
C
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Serial port has 9 pins only, mostly used to connect joystick.
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Shareware
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Freeware
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Open Source Software
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None of these
C
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An open source software is designed for users who want to customize the programs they use.
C
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(Central Processing Unit). It is a set of instructions given to the computer through which computer works.
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hardware
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ROM ware
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software
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firmware
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C
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It is the soul of a computer. It is an instruction or data and is permanently stored in ROM.
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compiler
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operating system
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loader
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assembler
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B
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Operating system controls computer tasks and manages system resources. It manages computer memory, its processes and all its software.
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Processing
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Booting
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Editing
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Saving
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None of these
B
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It is the initialising process of the computer.
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System control program
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Non-relocatable program
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Specific purpose application software
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Subroutines
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Application assembler
B
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Explanation
This program relocatability is one, which can not be made to execute in any area of storage other than the one designated for it at the time of its coding.
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System control program
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Specific purpose application software
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System support program
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Subroutines
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Object module
C
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Explanation
This utility program provides routine service, functions to the other computer programs, such as libraries, performance monitors, etc.
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Specific purpose application software
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Subroutine
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Object module
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System control program
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Relocatable program
E
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Explanation
This program relocatability consists of a program and relevant information for its relocation.
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Self relocating program
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System control program
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Specific purpose application software
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Subroutines
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Object module
A
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Explanation
This program relocatability is one which can itself perform the relocation of its address sensitive portions.