Description : Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC? A) Minicomputers B) Microcomputers C) Mainframe computers D) Super computer
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Which type of computers uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC? a. Minicomputers b. Microcomputers c. Mainframe computers d. Super computer
Last Answer : c. Mainframe computers
Description : Data centers and centralized computing covers many and a) Microcomputers b) Minicomputers c) Mainframe computers d) Supercomputers
Last Answer : Supercomputers
Description : EBCDIC stands for a. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code b. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code c. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code d. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Last Answer : a. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Description : What is the most popular hardware for multimedia creations? a) PCs b) Minicomputers c) Mainframe Computers d) WANs e) Super Computers
Last Answer : a) PCs
Description : The most commonly used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical and punctuation characters used in electronic data processing system is called a. ASCII b. EBCDIC c. BCD d. All of above
Last Answer : a. ASCII
Description : The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is a. ASCII b. BCD c. EBCDIC d. All of above
Description : EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters? a. 256 b. 16 c. 32 d. 64
Last Answer : a. 256
Description : Which of the following code used in present day computing was developed by IBM Corporation? a. ASCII b. Hollerith Code c. Baudot Code d. EBCDIC Code
Last Answer : d. EBCDIC Code
Description : The original ASCII code used…bits of each byte, reserving that last bit for error checking a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8
Last Answer : c. 7
Description : Number crunch8ier is the informal name for a. Mini computer b. Super computer c. Microcomputer d. Mainframe computer
Last Answer : b. Super computer
Description : User programmable terminals that combine VDT hardware with built-in microprocessor is a. Kips b. PC c. Mainframe d. Intelligent terminals
Last Answer : d. Intelligent terminals
Description : A computer or device that uses 8-bit ASCII or EBCDIC will use how many bits to store each character?
Last Answer : Nine.
Description : The standard ASCII A. is version II of ASC B. is used only in US and Canada C. has 132 characters including 32 control characters D. is subset of 8-bit EBCDIC code
Last Answer : C. has 132 characters including 32 control characters
Description : A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as a. Pulse code modulation b. Pulse stretcher c. Query processing d. Queue management
Last Answer : a. Pulse code modulation
Description : Instructions and memory address are represented by a. Character code b. Binary codes c. Binary word d. Parity bit
Last Answer : b. Binary codes
Description : Which of the printers used in conjunction with computers uses dry ink power? a. Daisy wheel printer b. Line printer c. Laser printer d. Thermal printer
Last Answer : c. Laser printer
Description : EBCDIC stands for A) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code B) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code C) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code D) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for? A) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code B) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code C) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code D) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Last Answer : Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Description : EBCDIC stands for a) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code b) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code c) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code d) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Last Answer : a) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
Description : What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer? A) Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers B) Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers C) ... programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Description : A 32 bit microprocessor has the word length equal to a. 2 byte b. 32 byte c. 4 byte d. 8 byte
Last Answer : c. 4 byte
Description : ART (Automatic Reasoning Tool) is designed to be used on __________ a) LISP machines b) Personal computers c) Microcomputers d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : a) LISP machines
Description : The data recording format in most of the modern magnetic tape is A) 7-bit ASCII B) 7-bit EBCDIC C) 8-bit ASCII D) 8-bit EBCDIC
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The data recording format in most of the modern magnetic tape is a. 7-bit ASCII b. 7-bit EBCDIC c. 8-bit ASCII d. 8-bit EBCDIC
Last Answer : 8-bit EBCDIC
Last Answer : d. 8-bit EBCDIC
Description : The least significant bit of the binary number, which is equivalent to any odd decimal number, is: a. 0 b. 1 c. 1 or 0 d. 3
Last Answer : a. 0
Description : The accuracy of the floating-point numbers representable in two 16-bit words of a computer is approximately a. 16 digits b. 6 digits c. 9 digits d. All of above
Last Answer : d. All of above
Description : A byte consists of a. One bit b. Four bits c. Eight bits d. Sixteen bits
Last Answer : c. Eight bits
Description : BCD is a. Binary Coded Decimal b. Bit Coded Decimal c. Binary Coded Digit d. Bit Coded Digit
Last Answer : a. Binary Coded Decimal
Description : In the third Generation of computers a. Distributed data processing first became popular b. An operating system was first developed c. High level procedural language were first used d. Online real time systems first become popular
Last Answer : d. Online real time systems first become popular
Description : One of the main feature that distinguish microprocessors from micro-computers is a. Words are usually larger in microprocessors b. Words are shorter in microprocessors c. Microprocessor does not contain I/O devices d. Exactly the same as the machine cycle time
Last Answer : c. Microprocessor does not contain I/O devices
Description : Most of the inexpensive personal computer does not have any disk or diskette drive. What is the name of such computes? a. Home computers b. Diskless computers c. Dedicated computer d. General computer
Last Answer : a. Home computers
Description : Multi user systems provided cost savings for small business because they use a single processing unit to link several a. Personal computers b. Workstations c. Dumb terminals d. Mainframes
Last Answer : c. Dumb terminals
Description : Interface electronic circuit is used to interconnect I/O devices to a computer’s CPU or a. ALU b. Memory c. Buffer d. Register
Last Answer : b. Memory
Description : Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards? a. Daughter board b. Motherboard c. Father board d. Breadboard
Last Answer : b. Motherboard
Description : When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers Inc. decide to join hands? a. 1978 b. 1984 c. 1990 d. 1991
Last Answer : d. 1991
Description : In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed a. Parallel only b. Sequentially only c. Both sequentially and parallel d. All of above
Last Answer : c. Both sequentially and parallel
Description : Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers a. First Generation b. Second Generation c. Third Generation d. Fourth Generation
Last Answer : d. Fourth Generation
Description : Second Generation computers were developed during a. 1949 to 1955 b. 1956 to 1965 c. 1965 to 1970
Last Answer : b. 1956 to 1965
Description : 170. A character is represented in EBCDIC by: a) One bit b) Four bits c) Eight bits d) None of The Above
Last Answer : c) Eight bits
Description : IBM 7000 digital computer a. Belongs to second generation b. Uses VLSI c. Employs semi conductor memory d. Has modular constructions
Last Answer : d. Has modular constructions
Description : A high quality CAD system uses the following for printing drawing and graphs a. Dot matrix printer b. Digital plotter c. Line printer d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Digital plotter
Description : What is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time? a. Light pen b. Mouse c. Digitizer d. Terminal
Last Answer : d. Terminal
Description : Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time? a. Terminal b. Light pen c. Digitizer d. Mouse
Last Answer : a. Terminal
Description : An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is b. Magnetic tape c. Voice response unit d. Voice recognition unit e. Voice band
Last Answer : b. Magnetic tape