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Computer architecture and Organization

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a language supported by ISCII?

Gujarati
Izmir
Devanagari
Malayalam

A

Izmir

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2
Q

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a computer at its most fundamental level?

Operating system
Data transfer mechanism
Memory
Processor

A

Operating system

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3
Q

How many possible codes does the 7-bit ASCII system have?
a. 64
b. 128
c. 256
d. 512

A

128

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4
Q

What is the primary advantage of USB over older port types?

it’s faster than all other ports

It’s more secure than other port types

It’s self-configuring and supports “plug and play”

It can transmit power over longer distances

A

It’s self-configuring and supports “plug and play”

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5
Q

In the binary number system, what do the digits 0 and 1 represent?
a. Positive and negative charges
b. On and off
c. Voltage levels
d. High and low resistance

A

On and Off

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6
Q

In the decimal number system, the value of a digit depends on:

Its numerical value only

The number of zeros after it

Its position in the number

The sum of all digits

A

Its position in the number

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7
Q

Which of the following is NOT a typical measure of time in computing?

Picosecond

Millisecond

Nanosecond

Decasecond

A

Decasecond

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8
Q

What does “PCI” stand for in computer terminology?
a. Personal Computer Interface
b. Peripheral Component Interface
c. Programmable Control Input
d. Portable Computer Integration

A

Peripheral Component Interface

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9
Q

Which number system is most commonly used in digital systems due to its ease of implementation?
a. Decimal
b. Octal
c. Hexadecimal
d. Binary

A

Binary

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10
Q

Which sector primarily uses ISCII?
a. Healthcare
b. Education
c. Government departments
d. Banking

A

Government departments

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11
Q

Which organization is responsible for establishing standards within the United States?
a. ISO
b. IEEE
c. ANSI
d. W3C

A

ANSI

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12
Q

What is the main purpose of secondary storage in a computer system?
a. Temporary storage for active processes
b. To store data permanently.
c. Enhancing processing speed
d. Powering peripheral devices

A

To store data permanently.

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13
Q

Unicode aims to provide:
a. A secure encryption standard
b. A unique number for every character in every language
c. A method to optimize binary storage
d. A protocol for high-speed data transfer

A

A unique number for every character in every language

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14
Q

Which of the following represents one billion bytes?
a. Kilobyte
b. Megabyte
c. Gigabyte
d. Terabyte

A

Gigabyte

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15
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The “traveling salesman” problem, used to demonstrate DNA computing, involves:
a. Finding the shortest route between cities, visiting each only once
b. Determining the most efficient algorithm for data encryption
c. Calculating the optimal number of sales routes in real-time
d. Analyzing genetic sequencing data

A

Finding the shortest route between cities, visiting each only once

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16
Q

Which of the following is NOT a typical component found in the memory unit of a computer?

Cache

ALU

ROM

RAM

A

ALU

17
Q

Moore’s Law originally stated that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit would double every:
a. Year
b. 18 months
c. Two years
d. Six months

A

18 months

18
Q

What does the Principle of Equivalence of Hardware and Software state?

a. Hardware and software cannot function independently.
b. Any task done by hardware can be replicated by software and vice versa.
c. Software can perform any task that hardware can
d. Hardware is inherently faster than software in all cases.

A

Software can perform any task that hardware can

19
Q

Which of the following is the largest unit of computer memory?

Gigabyte

Petabyte

Yottabyte

Terabyte

A

Yottabyte

20
Q

Which number system is most commonly used in everyday life?
a. Binary
b. Octal
c. Decimal
d. Hexadecimal

A

Decimal

21
Q

What is the term for the rightmost digit in a binary number?
a. Most Significant Bit
b. Right Shift Bit
c. Least Significant Bit (LSB)
d. Binary Terminal

A

Least Significant Bit (LSB)

22
Q

How many bits are in one byte?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 16
d. 32

A

8

23
Q

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential basis for the next generation of computers?

Quantum computers

DNA computers

Holographic computers

Dataflow system

A

Holographic computers

24
Q

What is the typical unit of measurement for processor speed?
a. Megabytes per second
b. Hertz
c. Bits per second
d. Instructions per cycle

A

Hertz

25
Q

Which of the following is equivalent to 1 Gigabyte?

1024 Megabytes

1024 Kilobytes

1000 Megabytes

1000 Kilobytes

A

1024 Megabytes

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