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Q:

Programs stored in ROM are called

A) Hardware B) Firmware
C) Freeware D) Software
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Firmware

Explanation:

The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM are known as Firmware.

 

Data stored in ROM can only be modified slowly, with difficulty, or not at all, so it is mainly used to store firmware (software that is closely tied to specific hardware, and unlikely to need frequent updates) or application software in plug-in cartridges.

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Compatibility in regard to computers refers to ________

A) The software doing the right job for the user B) It being versatile enough to handle the job
C) The software being able to run on the computer D) Software running with other previously installed software
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Software running with other previously installed software

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What could cause a Fixed Disk Error?

A) Slow Processor Speed B) RAM Space
C) Incorrect CMOS Settings D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Incorrect CMOS Settings

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Properly arranged data is called

A) Information B) File
C) Field D) Words
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Information

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Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing?

A) CMOS B) ROM
C) RAM D) ASCII
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RAM

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Q:

The ______ is a box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.

A) Software B) Hardware
C) Input drive D) System unit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) System unit

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Q:

The computer that process both analog and digital is called

A) Hybrid computer B) Mainframe computer
C) Digital computer D) Analog computer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hybrid computer

Explanation:

The computer that process both analog and digital is called Hybrid computer.

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Every component of your computer is either

A) Hardware or CPU B) RAM/CPU or Hardware
C) Hardware or Software D) System or Application software
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hardware or Software

Explanation:

All the computers have components that are either Hardware or Software.

The five major components of computers are :

-> Input Unit

-> Output Unit

-> CPU Unit

-> ALU Unit and

-> Control Unit.

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