Ch_1 Flashcards

(17 cards)

1
Q

Which of the following is the typical work flow of a computer?

A

Input process and output.

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2
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Which of the following identifies the concept of a computer itself remembering the set of a data and instructions to be executed?

A

Stored program concept.

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3
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Which of the following refers to a set of step by step instructions to perform a given task return in Machine understandable form?

A

Program.

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4
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Which of the following devices converts the given data into machine readable form while entering data into the computer?

A

Input.

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5
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Which of the following does a computer memory retains?

A

Data, instructions and results.

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6
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Which of the following memory types is costly fast and limited in size?

A

Primary.

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7
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What is the other name of primary memory?

A

Volatile.

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8
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Which of the following are characteristics of secondary memory?

A

Cheaper and slower than primary memory.

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9
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Hard disc and compact disc are examples of which of the following device types?

A

Secondary.

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10
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Which of the following unit performs the arithmetic and logical computations?

A

Arithmetic logic unit.

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11
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Which of the following unit manages execution of instructions and controls operations of other components of the computer?

A

Control.

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12
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Which of the following does ALU and control units together form?

A

Central processing unit.

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13
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Which is an example of an output mechanism?

A

Printer.

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14
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Which component of a computer is known as the brain of a computer?

A

Central processing unit.

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15
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Which of the following is the full form of GIGO?

A

Garbage in garbage out.

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16
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Which of the following is a component of software?

A

Instructions, data and documentations.

17
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Which of the following does the term hardware refers to?

A

Physical parts of computers.