Chap#01 Principles of Computer Architecture & System Software Flashcards

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1
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In this form of memory, instructions are stored at the time of manufacturing:

A

ROM

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2
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Registers are located inside:

A

CPU

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3
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Data processing is also called:

A

Computing

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4
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All of these are application software except:

A

Windows

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5
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RAM stands for:

A

Random Access Memory

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6
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Which of the following is not a function of the CPU in the computer system?

A

Thinking

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7
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The step that performs the actions given in the instructions is called:

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Execute

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8
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The storage capacity of a hard disk is:

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➡Larger than that of a floppy disk
➡Larger than that of a CD ROM
➡Larger than that of main memory

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9
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MS Word and MS Excel are:

A

Application softwares

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10
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Which of the following is an output device?

A

Flat panel display

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11
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Which of the following, is not a storage device?

A

Printer

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12
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Pointing devices include:

A

➡Mouse
➡Trackball
➡Pointing Stick

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13
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An input device that has a ball on its bottom that is rolled on a flat surface is called:

A

Touch Pad

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14
Q

An enhanced keyboard used with computer systems are:

A

101 keys

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15
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This key on the keyboard is used to delete a character to the right of the cursor:

A

DEL

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16
Q

Which of the following is not a pointing device?

A

OCR

17
Q

The method of reading characters written in magnetized ink is:

A

MICR

18
Q

Mobile -SIM is an example of _____ card.

A

Smart

19
Q

Video graphics card determines:

A

➡The Number of colors that can be displayed
➡Speed with which images appear
➡Display revolution

20
Q

As compared to the CRT, the Flat-Panel Displays:

A

➡Are much thinner
➡Are lighter
➡Consume less power

21
Q

Which of the following is a non-impact printer?

A

➡Laser print
➡Ink-Jet Printer
➡Thermal Printer

22
Q

The output of printer is called:

A

Hard Copy

23
Q

Which of the following is part of the analysis report?

A

➡How the current system works
➡The problems in the existing system
➡Requirements for the new system

24
Q

The unit that executes program instructions is called:

A

Central Processing Unit

25
Q

Cursor on the screen can be moved by:

A

Mouse

26
Q

Which of the following printers gives the highest printing resolution?

A

Laser Printer