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41. A hybrid computer
A. Resembles analog computer
B. Resembles both digital and analog computer
C. Resembles digital computer
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B
SOLUTION: Hybrid computers are computers that exhibit features of analog computers and digital computers.
42. Who is introduced Punched cards first ?
A. Powers
B. Pascal
C. Jacquard
D. Herman Hollerith
ANSWER: D
SOLUTION:Herman Hollerith (1860-1929) was the inventor of the punched card tabulating machine-the precursor of the modern computer-and one of the founders of modern information processing.
43. How many types of architectures are available for designing a device that is able to work on its own?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 4
ANSWER: B
SOLUTION:There are two main types of architectures for designing a device.
44. Integrated chips or ICs were started to be used from which generation of computers?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANSWER: C
SOLUTION:Integrated Circuit was introduced with the Third Generation of computers.
45. In which generation is artificial intelligence used?
A. Third generation
B. Second generation
C. Fifth generation
D. Fourth generation
ANSWER: C
SOLUTION:The fifth generation of computers, which emerged in the 1990s and continues to the present day, is associated with Artificial Intelligence.
46. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.
A. Development
B. Generation
C. Advancement
D. Growth
ANSWER: B
SOLUTION:Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. The term is used to distinguish between various hardware technologies.
47. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a __.
A. Program
B. Command
C. User response
D. Processor
ANSWER: A
SOLUTION:A set of instruction given to a computer is called a program.
48. A computer executes program in the sequence of ____.
A. Execute,Fetch,Decode
B. Store,Fetch, Execute
C. Fetch,Decode,Execute
D. Decode,Execute, Fetch
ANSWER: C
SOLUTION:Fetch,Decode,Execute
49. When you turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform __ .
A. RAM test
B. Disk drive test
C. Memory test
D. Power-on self-test
ANSWER: D
SOLUTION:A power-on self-test (POST) is a process performed by firmware or software routines immediately after a computer or another digital electronic device is powered on.
50. The main function of the ALU is to ____.
A. Perform arithmetic and logical operations
B. Store data and information for future use
C. Control computer output, such as printing
D. None of these
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: An ALU performs basic arithmetic and logic operations. Examples of arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Examples of logic operations are comparisons of values such as NOT, AND, and OR.