Computer Quiz

1. A storage device used to compensate for the differences in rates of flow of data from one devices to another is
a. Buffer
b. Channel
c. Call
d. Chip
e. None of these

2. A device that generates the periodic signals used to control the timing of all CPU operations is
a. COM
b. Collate
c. Chip
d. Clock
e. None of these

3. A comprehensive software system that builds, maintains and provides access to a database
a. COBOL
b. ROM
c. CBS
d. DBMS
e. None of these

4. Processing involves
a. inputting data into a computer system
b. transforming input into output
c. displaying output in a useful manner
d. providing relevant answers
e. None of these

5. _________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
a. Servers
b. Embedded computers
c. Robotic computers
d. Mainframes
e  None of these

6. The following are all mobile computing devices, except
a. Notebook Computers
b. Cellular Phones
c. Digital Scanners
d. Personal Digital Assistant
e. None of these

7. What do you press to enter the current date in a cell ?
a. Ctrl + ; (Semi colon)
b. Ctrl + Shift + : (Colon)
c. Ctrl + F10
d. Ctrl + Shift + ; (Semi colon)
e. None of these

8. Compatibility in regard to computers refer to
a. The software doing the right job
b. It being versatile enough to handle the job
c. The software being able to run on the computer
d. Software running with the previously installed
e. None of these

9. Permanent instructions that the computer uses when it is turned on and that cannot be changed by other instructions are contained in

a. ALU
b. REM
c. RAM
d. ROM
e. None of these

10. To find and load a file that has been saved

a. Select the Close command
b. Select the Save command
c. Select the New command
d. Select the Open command
e. None of these

Answers:

1. Ans – a. Buffer

2.Ans – d. Clock

3. Ans – d. DBMS

4. Ans – b. transforming input into output

5. Ans – b. Embedded Computers

6. Ans – c. Digital Scanners

7. Ans – a. Ctrl + ; (Semi colon)

8.Ans – d. Software running with the previously installed

9. Ans – d. ROM

10.  Ans – d. Select the Open command