Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts
2,421 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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Monitor
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RAM
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Motherboard
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Printer
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Scanner
B
Correct answer
Explanation
RAM is also called the primary memory of a computer that is used to store information and programs until the computer is used.
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It is responsible for the communication among the input/output devices, obtains the instruction from memory and manage all the units of the computer.
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It does not store data.
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It is responsible for arithmetic operations in the computer.
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Only (1) and (2)
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(1), (2) and (3) all are true.
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, all the there are correct.
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pow(sinx,2) + cos(2*x) + sin(exp(x) + log10(x))
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pow(sin,2x) + cos(2*x) + sin(exp(x) + log10(x))
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pow(sinx,2) + cos(2x) + sin(exp(x) + log10(x))
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pow(sinx,2) + cos(2*x) + sin(exp(x) + log10(x))
D
Correct answer
Explanation
For sinx, cosx, ex and log10x , the functions are sin(x), cos(x), exp(x) and log10(x), respectively.
Hence, the correct expression is pow(sinx,2) + cos (2*x) + sin(exp(x) + log10(x)).
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Program counter
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Process state
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CPU registers
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Accounting information
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None of the above
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Trojan horse
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Virus
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Worm
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All of the above
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Only (1) and (2)
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, only (1) and (2) are examples of program threats.
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Workstation
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Mini computer
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Mainframe computer
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All of the above
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Both (1) and (2)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
It is an example of a single user computer system and has more powerful microprocessor as compared to the personnel computer.
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ENIAC
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IBM 7094
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IBM 360
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Intel's Xeon
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Motorola's 68020
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This representative computer belongs to fourth generation computers.
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An operating system, which can share the network resources and communicate with each other.
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An interface used for computer components such as hard drives.
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A process that must respond to events within a certain period of time.
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An operating system in which user gives their jobs to the operator which then sorts the program according toh the priority and then executes them.
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An operating system in which multiple CPU's are used together to accomplish a task.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This option is correct as distributed operating system depends on networking for their functionality.
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Mobile phones and microwave ovens
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Computer printers and scanners
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Installed computer softwares and Automatic Teller Machines
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Under the IT Act, "computer" means any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory functions by manipulation of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, processing, storage, computer software, or communication facilities which are connected or related to a computer system or a computer network.
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Minicomputer
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Microcomputer
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Metacomputer
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Mainframe computer
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Supercomputer
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer because it does not belong to the category of computers.
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CU
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ALU
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Motherboard
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Monitor
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RAM
B
Correct answer
Explanation
ALU performs arithmetical or logical operations on the data received from the CU.
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Bus
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System clock
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RAM
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ROM
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Microprocessor
C
Correct answer
Explanation
RAM is not a basic component of motherboard. It is plugged in the motherboard through the memory extension bus.
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LSI and VLSI
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Transistor
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Vacuum tube
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IC
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Ultra Large Scale Integration
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This technology was used in fourth generation computers.
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Operating system
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System software
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Firewall
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Data base
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Malware
E
Correct answer
Explanation
A Trojan horse is a program in which malicious or harmful code is contained inside apparently harmless programming or data in such a way that it can get control and do its chosen form of damage, such as ruining the file allocation table on your hard disk. It is a malware.
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Hardware interrupt
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Software interrupt
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Trap interrupt
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Software interrupt is issued when a user program needs to make a system call to the operating system.