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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Closed system
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Open system
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Probabilistic system
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Abstract system
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Processing
C
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Explanation
In this system, the behaviour cannot be predicted with certainty.
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Open system
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Closed system
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Deterministic system
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Review system
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Abstract system
C
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Explanation
There is no uncertainty involved in defining the outputs of the system knowing the inputs.
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Computer software
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Computer virus
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Computer hardware
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Computer malware
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Only (2) and (4)
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Trojan horse
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Resident
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Direct action
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Over write
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Spam
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output
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storage
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processing
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input
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none of these
C
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Explanation
Yes when the computer works on given instructions, it is called as processing.
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Monochip
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Microprocessor
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ALU
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Control unit
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B
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Explanation
It is an integrated circuit that contains a major processing unit of a computer on a single chip. It is the central processing unit of the computer.
B
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Basic input/output system: It is a ROM chip located on all motherboards that allows us to access and set up our computer system at the most basic level. It is a type of firmware used during the booting process.
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Hard disk
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Floppy disk
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CPU chip
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Memory chip
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C
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It is an integrated circuit that contains a major processing unit of a computer on a single chip such as the central processor or the graphics processor. It is the place where we can add or compare data.
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Real time software
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System software
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Business software
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Personal computer software
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Software maintenance
B
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Explanation
System software is a collection of programs written to service other programs.
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Embedded software
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Personal computer software
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Business software
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Real time software
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Software engineering
A
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Explanation
It can provide very limited and esoteric functions or provide significant functions and control capability.
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Real Time Software
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Personal Computer Software
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Business Software
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Web-based Software
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Software Engineering
D
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Explanation
It incorporates executable instructions and data and retrieved by the browser.
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phone divert
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phone dialing
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phone dialer
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none of these
C
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Explanation
A phone dialer is an application that uses a modem to make telephone calls from a computer. It allows users to dial phone numbers through software rather than a physical telephone, converting digital signals to analog tones that travel over telephone lines.
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a spreadsheet
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an operating system
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an application software
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none of these
B
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Explanation
MS-Windows (Microsoft Windows) is an operating system that manages computer hardware and software resources. It provides the graphical user interface and services that allow application software to run. A spreadsheet (like Excel) is application software, not the OS itself.
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enter text
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draw pictures
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text in ASCII code
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Paint is a graphics application that allows users to create and edit images using various drawing tools like brushes, shapes, erasers, and fill tools. While it can add text to images, its primary purpose is drawing and image manipulation, not text entry. ASCII code storage is what Notepad does, not Paint.
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specified number of minutes
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specified number of characters
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specified number of hours
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specified number of seconds
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Explanation
Screen savers activate automatically after the computer remains idle for a specified number of minutes. Users can configure this timeout period in the display/screen saver settings to balance security and convenience.