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    IMPORTANT MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

    INFORMATICS PRACTICES - CLASS - XI

    UNIT 1 - Introduction to Computer System

    A computer along with additional hardware and software together is called______


    a) Computer Set
    b) Hardware System
    c) Hybrid System
    d) Computer System

    The first binary programmable computer based on Von Neumann architecture.


    a) LSI
    b) ENIAC
    c) VLSI
    d) None of the above

    Very high speed memory is placed between the CPU and the primary memory
    known
    a) Ram
    b) Rom
    c) Cache
    d) Hdd

    ENIAC stands for

    a) Embedded Numerical Integrator And Computer


    b) Electronic Number Integrator And Computer
    c) Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
    d) Electric Numerical Integrator And Computer

    Organized or classified data ,which has some meaningful value to receiver


    a) Data
    b) Information
    c) Raw data
    d) Both a and b

    The computer’s main circuit board is called a .


    a) Hard Disk
    b) Motherboard
    c) CPU
    d) Blue Tooth
    Which of the following is a type of Main Memory?

    a) Bus
    b) Hard Disk
    c) CPU
    d) RAM

    Which components of a computer connect the processor to the other hardware?


    a) System Bus
    b) CPU
    c) Memory
    d) Input

    Which of the following is referred to as the brain of computer?


    a) CPU
    b) RAM
    c) ROM
    d) Hard Drive

    The Physical component of computer are called:


    a) Software
    b) Hardware
    c) ALU
    d) CPU

    Which smaller unit of CPU directs and coordinates all activities within it and
    determines the sequence in which instructions are executed , sending instructions
    sequence to other smaller unit
    a) CU
    b) ALU
    c) Processor
    d) All of these

    Which smaller unit of the CPU performs all arithmetic and logic functions in
    computer?
    a) CU
    b) ALU
    c) Processor
    d) All of these

    Component of CPU which is responsible for comparing the contents of two pieces
    of data is
    a) ALU
    b) CU
    c) Memory
    d) Register
    In a computer, CU stands for
    a) Control Unit
    b) Cache Unit
    c) Calculating Unit
    d) Communication Unit

    Arithmetic and logic unit along with control unit of a computer, combined into a
    single unit, is known as
    a) Central Processing Unit
    b) Memory Unit
    c) I/O unit
    d) Operating Unit

    Two basic functions of a computer system are:


    a) Word processing and Spreadsheet
    b) Sending email and web browsing
    c) Sending and receiving information
    d) Mouse and keyboard

    Any data and instruction entered in the memory of a computer is


    a) Storage
    b) Output
    c) Input
    d) Information

    Which of the following is not an input device?


    a) Keyboard
    b) Monitor
    c) Joystick
    d) Microphone

    What is a function of a keyboard in computer?


    a) Print
    b) Input
    c) Type
    d) ALL THE ABOVE

    The general method for to input the text and numerical data in computer is by ?
    a) Keyboard
    b) Scanner
    c) Printer
    d) Plotter

    What type of device is a computer printer?


    a) Input
    b) Output
    c) Software
    d) Storage
    Which keys enable the input of numbers quickly?
    A) Function keys
    B) The numeric keypad
    C) Shift and alt
    D) Arrow keys

    is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets means


    and method of making computers think like human beings.
    a) Block chain
    b) VR
    c) AI
    d) Cloud computing

    Which of the following could be digital input devices for computers?

    a) Digital camcorder
    b) Microphone
    c) Scanner
    d) All of the above

    Which of these is a point and draw device?

    a) Mouse
    b) Scanner
    c) Printer
    d) CD-ROM

    IBM Series computers belongs to :

    a) First Generation Computers


    b) Second Generation Computers
    c) Third Generation Computers
    d) Fourth Generation Computers

    A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was


    being used.
    a) development
    b) generation
    c) advancement
    d) growth

    The generation based on VLSI microprocessor.

    a) 1st
    b) 2nd
    c) 3rd
    d) 4th
    The period of generation was 1956-1964.
    a) 1st
    b) 2nd
    c) 5th
    d) 4th

    What was the name of first computer designed by Charles Babbage?

    a) Analytical Engine
    b) Difference Engine
    c) Colossus
    d) ENIAC

    Which was the first electronics digital programmable computing device?

    a) Analytical Engine
    b) Difference Engine
    c) Colossus
    d) ENIAC

    HLL stands for?


    a) High Level Language
    b) High Layman’s Language
    c) High Level Lesson
    d) High Layman’s Lesson

    In 5th Generation of computers , came into existence:

    a) Micro Processors
    b) Vacuum Tubes
    c) Pentium
    d) Robotics Devices

    is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets means


    and method of making computers think like human beings.
    a) Block chain
    b) VR
    c) AI
    d) Cloud computing

    ENIAC stands for _ .

    a) Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer


    b) Electronic Numerical Integrator And Calculator
    c) Electronic Numerical Integrator Automatic Computer
    d) Electronic Numerical Integrator Automatic Calculator
    Rohan has been researching into the use of games consoles and special input
    devices to increase children’s participation :
    Identify special input devices that would involve players directly in exercise
    while using games consoles

    a) Light Pen
    b) Keyboard
    c) Joystick
    d) Mouse

    The Fun Gym website has a ‘news’ section that includes photographs and articles
    about the instructions and special events.
    Identify one input device that can be used to capture photographs to use on the
    websites :
    a) Scanner
    b) Web Cam
    c) OCR
    d) All of above

    What is the full form of SSD in context of computer memory?


    a) Single sided device
    b) Solid State Drive
    c) Solid Single Disk
    d) State Solid Drive

    Storage of 1 KB means the number of bytes


    a) 2056
    b) 1000
    c) 1024
    d) 2000

    Which of the following is not application software?

    a. Windows 7
    b. WordPad
    c. Photoshop
    d. MS-excel
    Dps college decided to computerize all their manual work , for the security purpose
    They want to install a system which can record person’s true identity in records for
    future references. Suggest them some device which can help them to do so:

    a) Scanner
    b) Biometric Device
    c) Light pen
    d) Touch Screen

    What is the device shown in the picture?

    a. Webcam
    b. Microphone
    c. Speaker
    d. OMR

    Consider the following statements:


    1. One of the earliest known computation devices is Abacus.
    2. French scientist Blaise Pascal had invented the first mechanical calculator.
    Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
    a) Only 1
    b) Only 2
    c) Both
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    What is smallest unit of the information?


    a. A bit
    b. A block
    c. A Byte
    d. A nibble

    Storage which stores or retains data after power off is called


    a. Volatile storage
    b. Non-volatile storage
    c. Sequential storage
    d. Direct storage
    A permanent memory, which halls (holds) data and instruction for start-up the
    computer and does not erase data after power off.
    a. Network interface card
    b. CPU
    c. RAM
    d. ROM
    Which device is used to back up the data?
    a. Floppy Disk
    b. Magnetic Tape
    c. Network Drive.
    d. All of the above

    A half byte is known as_ .


    a. Data
    b. Bit
    c. half byte
    d. nibble
    Main memory of computer is –
    a. Internal
    b. External
    c. (a) and (b) both
    d. Auxiliary

    What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?


    a. RAM
    b. ROM
    c. CPU
    d. CD-ROM

    RAM is a ...... memory


    a. External
    b. Auxiliary
    c. Main
    d. none of these
    Hard disc drives are considered.........storage-

    a. Flash
    b. Non-volatile / Permanent
    c. Temporary
    d. Non-permanent

    Flash memory is also called as _ .


    a. Flash RAM
    b. Flash ROM
    c. Flash DROM
    d. None of these

    “A flash memory works in a similar way to RAM. The key difference is that data
    is retained in Flash memory even when the power is switched off.’
    a. True
    b. False

    “Software is a set of instructions and data that makes hardware functional to


    complete the desired task.”
    a. True
    b. False

    “Hardware of a computer can function on its own. It needs no software to be


    operational or functional”
    a. True
    b. False

    Which of the following is not an operating system?


    a. Windows
    b. Linux
    c. Dos
    d. Oracle
    Time taken to retrieve data from a storage device is known as.
    a. Arrival time
    b. Access time
    c. Refresh time
    d. Reach time

    Which of the following medium is used between CPU & RAM TO speed up the
    processing power of a CPU?
    a. Virtual Memory
    b. D RAM
    c. Flash Memory
    d. Cache Memory

    When data is found in cache, it is called a


    a. Cache win
    b. Cache hit
    c. Cache miss
    d. None of above

    The physical and tangible components of the computer are known as


    a. Hardware
    b. Software
    c. Both of the above
    d. None of the above

    Which of the following software is available without any payment?


    a. Freeware
    b. Free software
    c. OSS
    d. FLOSS

    Full form of FLOSS is


    a. Free and open source software
    b. Free libre and Open Source Software
    c. Free liberal open ended system software
    d. Free liberty of open software source
    Which of the following makes available its source code?
    a. Freeware
    b. Free software
    c. OSS (open source softwares)
    d. Proprietary software

    Operating System is an example of


    a. Application Software
    b. System Software
    c. Utility Software
    d. None of these

    Word processor and Desktop Publish program are the examples of


    a. Hardware
    b. Software
    c. CPU
    d. None of these

    What is the name of programs that control the computer system?


    a. Hardware
    b. Keyboard
    c. Software
    d. Mouse

    The set of programs necessary to carry out operations/tasks pertaining to a


    specific application, are called
    a. Application Software
    b. System Software
    c. Utility Software
    d. None of these

    “Language processors are a type of Application Software.”


    a. True
    b. False
    is a tailor made software according to user’s requirement.
    a. Application Software
    b. System Software
    c. Utility Software
    d. Customized Software

    “An operating system is a program which acts as an interface between the user
    and the hardware”
    a. True
    b. False

    Which of the following software can’t be categorized application


    software?
    a. DBMS
    b. MS-DOS
    c. Spreadsheet
    d. Word processing

    Examples of system programs includes


    a. operating system of computer
    b. compiler
    c. all of above
    d. none of above

    The memory is a special high speed memory storing the most recently
    accessed data.
    a. Cache
    b. ROM
    c. Flash
    d. None of above
    is a software that is neither open nor freely available.
    a. OSS
    b. Freeware
    c. Proprietary software
    d. Application software

    is a system software that translates and executes instructions


    written in a computer program line-by-line.
    a. Assembler
    b. Interpreter
    c. Compiler
    d. None of these

    are the programs that store instructions to drive and use different
    hardware devices.
    a. Device drivers
    b. Applications
    c. Language processors
    d. None of the above

    are the software, which permit redistribution but not


    modification as their source code is not available.
    a. Freeware
    b. Free software
    c. System software
    d. None of above

    A disk fragmentor is an example of


    a. Application software
    b. System software
    c. Utility software
    d. None of the above
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