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
  1. Vaccume tubes were used.

  2. It had drum primary storage.

  3. It required continous maintenance.

  4. Real time processing was possible.

  5. It did batch processing.

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

The statement is incorrect about first generation computers. Real time processing was not possible in first generation computers. It was possible in third generation computers.

Multiple choice
  1. Compiler

  2. Loader

  3. Operating system

  4. Assembler

  5. None of these

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

The operating system (OS) is essential software that manages computer hardware and software resources. Without an OS, the computer cannot perform the boot sequence which loads system files, initializes hardware, and prepares the system for use. Compilers, loaders, and assemblers are development tools that run after the OS is running.

Multiple choice
  1. Pegging

  2. Hacking

  3. Trekking

  4. Breaking

  5. All of these

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

Hacking refers to the practice of modifying computer system software or hardware to accomplish a goal outside the creator's original purpose. While often associated with unauthorized access, the term broadly covers any alteration to achieve unintended functions. Pegging, trekking, and breaking are not related to computer system modification.

Multiple choice
  1. Worm

  2. Virus

  3. Trap door

  4. Trojan Horse

  5. None of the above

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

A worm is a system threat as it generates its multiple copies and each copy uses system resources, prevents all other processes to get required resources. System threat misuses system services and its resources to make the user in trouble.

Multiple choice
  1. Array Logic Unit

  2. Arithmetic Logic Unit

  3. Application Logic Unit

  4. Application Layer User

  5. Antenna Loading Unit

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

An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a major component of the central processing unit of a computer system.

Multiple choice
  1. coordinates input and output devices

  2. is the contain that houses electronic components

  3. is a combination of hardware and software

  4. controls and manipulates data

  5. does the arithmetic operations

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

The system unit (also called the computer case or tower) is the container or enclosure that houses the main electronic components of a computer, including the motherboard, processor, memory, and power supply. It coordinates and connects all the internal hardware but doesn't directly control input/output devices, manipulate data (that's the CPU's job), or perform arithmetic operations (also the CPU). Note: There's a typo in option B where 'contain' should read 'container.'

Multiple choice
  1. The scanner

  2. The main storage

  3. The secondary storage

  4. The printer

  5. The processor

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

The processor (CPU) is the component that actually executes program instructions by fetching, decoding, and running them. The scanner is an input device, main storage holds data temporarily, secondary storage stores data long-term, and the printer is an output device.

Multiple choice
  1. integrity test

  2. power-on self test

  3. correct functioning test

  4. reliability test

  5. shut down test

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

The booting process performs the Power-On Self-Test (POST) which checks hardware components when the computer starts up. An integrity test is not a standard boot process term, correct functioning test is vague, reliability test is not part of booting, and shut down test happens when turning off.