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  1. Instructions and memory address are represented by

  2. A.

     Character code

    B.

     Binary codes

    C.

     Binary word

    D.

     Parity bit

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  3. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is

  4. A.

     Memory

    B.

     Buffer

    C.

     Accumulator

    D.

     Address

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  5. Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location?

  6. A.

     It will add to the content of the location.

    B.

     It will change the address of the memory location.

    C.

     It will erase the previous content.

    D.

     It will not be fruitful if there is already some data at the location.

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  7. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from

  8. A.

     Primary memory

    B.

     Control section

    C.

     External memory

    D.

     Cache memory

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  9. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?

  10. A.

     Leech

    B.

     Squid

    C.

     Slug

    D.

     Glitch

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  11. The vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world is called.

  12. A.

     LAN

    B.

     Web

    C.

     Hypertext

    D.

     Internet

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  13. Resolution of laser printer is specified in terms of

  14. A.

     DPI

    B.

     LPM

    C.

     CPM

    D.

     PPM

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  15. A byte represents a group of

  16. A.

     10 bits

    B.

     40 bits

    C.

     8 bits

    D.

     22 bits

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  17. Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?

  18. A.

     Daughter board

    B.

     Motherboard

    C.

     Father board

    D.

     Breadboard

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  19. What is meant by a dedicated computer?

  20. A.

     Which is used by one person only

    B.

     Which is assigned one and only one task

    C.

     Which uses one kind of software

    D.

     Which is meant for application software

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