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Something which has easily-understood instructions is said to be___

A) Analog data B) Digital data
C) Modem data D) Watts data
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Analog data

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A Computer works on a _______ number system

A) binary B) octal
C) decimal D) hexadecimal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) binary

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The unit MIPS is used to measure the speed of a___.

A) Disk drive B) Tape drive
C) Printer D) Processor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Processor

Explanation:

MIPS refers millions instruction per sec and is used to measure the speed of Processor.

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A removable magnetic disc that holds information ______

A) Floppy disk B) Hard drive
C) Monitor D) Portable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Floppy disk

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Which operation is not performed by computer?

A) Understanding B) Controlling
C) Processing D) Inputting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Understanding

Explanation:

A computer can perform inputting, processing and cotrolling but it can't perform understanding as it is has no brain. It can't earn from its previous experiances.

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Which unit holds data temporarily?

A) Secondary storage unit B) Output Unit
C) Primary Memory Unit D) Input unit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Primary Memory Unit

Explanation:

Memory is the part of the computer that temporarily holds data and instructions before and after they are processed by the ALU.

 

Memory is also known as primary storage, primary memory, main storage, internal storage, and main memory.

 

Manufacturers often use the term RAM, which stands for random-access memory.​

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The primary purpose of an operating system is ?

A) To allow people to use the computer B) To make computers easier to use
C) To keep systems programmers employed D) To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware

Explanation:

The primary purpose of an operating system is to make the most efficient use of the computer hardware.

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Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers?

A) Fourth generation B) Third generation
C) Second generation D) First generation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fourth generation

Explanation:

Microprocessors are used in the computers of fourth generation computers. Personal microcomputers were possible due to the microprocessors.

 

Microprocessors further revolutionized the development of computers.

 

The first microprocessor called Intel 4004 was developed by American Intel Corporation in 1971.

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