Question Bank

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1. ---------Is known as a main memory.
(RAM)
2. COBOL---
Common Business Oriented Language.
3. ISAM-------
Index sequential access method.
4. (111) 2-(1) 2 = -------------
(110)
5. Arranging Data in a Particular Order is known as--------------------.
(Sorting)
6. A memory that requires refreshing of data is -------------
(Dynamic Ram)
7. Cache memory is used in a computer system to -------------
(Speed up memory access)
8. The purpose of accessing information on a magnetic tape is ---------
(Sequential)
9. --------------------is a program that translate mnemonic statements into executable instructions.
(Assembler)
10. Through ---------------------a computer transfers data.
(BUS)

11. Program which acts as a interface between a user and the hardware is called ------------- (Operating system)
12. Smallest Quantum of data is ------------------------ Bit
13. -------------- is a device which convert digital data to analog Modem
14. Network of computer network is called -------------- Internet
15. A string of 8 bit is ------------------------- 1 Byte
16. Picture and sound together is an example for ------------------ Output device
17. ------------ printer is also called as a page printer. Laser printer
18. A set of instructions is called ------------. Program
19. Binary number system has digits ---------- and----------- 1 and 0
20. Different stages in information processing are input ? processing ? ------ Output
21. ---------------- Is an interconnection of autonomous computers? (Network)
22. Base of Octal number system is ------------- 8
23. Hexa decimal Value of 13 is ------------- D
24. FDD stands for --------------------- Floppy Disk Drive
25. Light pen is ------------------device Input device
26. ----------------- is a pointing device Mouse
27. --------------- is a primary memory RAM
28. -----------------memory is faster than main memory Cache memory

TRUE OR FALSE:

1. The word bit is the short form of Binary Digit True
2. Fourth generation computer use integrated circuits True
3. Binary value of 303 is 0011000011 False
4. One millibyte is equivalent to 1000 Byte False
5. The type of PROM that can be erased electrically is called EPROM False
6. One megabyte is equivalent to 1024 B False
7. When you delete an object, windows send it to the Recycle bin True
8. A group of 4 bits known as Word False
9. Record is a collection of File False
10. Restarting a computer is called Soft booting False
11. Anurag is a super computer produced by India. True
12. Primary memory is usually referred to as RAM True
13. Cache memory is placed in between the CPU and ROM
False
14. A group of 8 bits is called a Nibble False
15. BASIC means Beginner’s all-purpose symbolic instruction code. True
16. FAT means File allocation table. True
17. ROM is a volatile memory False
18. A system that can process two or more programs is called Multiprogramming True
19. Step by step instructions is called Software False
20. The process of writing such program instructions for an analyzed problem is called Coding True
21. A software that convert a high level language program to binary is Assembler False
22. Present day computers work (internally) with decimal numbers. True
23. A computer system can be split into input, processing and output. True
24. Digital systems do not handle informations in digital form. True
25. Most telephone exchanges are computerized. True
26. The overall functions of the O.S are to manage I/O, files and memory. True
27. Internet is a network of computer networks. True
28. FROM allows faster reading and writing of data. True
29. Unix is a single user operating system False
30. Operating system acts as an interface between user and the hardware. True
31. Two methods used in packet switching are data gram and virtual reality True
32. E-mail is elegant mail False
33. The rules used for the simplicity of software is protocol True
34. A set of instructions is a program True
35. CSMA /CD is a data access method in LAN True
36. Parallel data transmission is much faster than serial transmission True
37. Counters are digital circuit for temporary storage of data. False
38. The main computer in a network is called PARAM False
39. DOS is an example of GUI False
40. GUI stands for Graphical user interconnection False
41. Base of Hexa number system is F False
42. Hexa decimal Value of 11 is C False
43. Starting process of a computer is called cold booting True
44. BIOS means Basic Input Output system True
45. Loading of operating system into computer memory is called Booting True
46. The bits can have only 2 values True
47. A set of numbers is called Byte True
48. A set of instructions is called Software False
49. Nano- second is equal to 10000000 False
50. UNIX is an operating system. True
51. Client is a Branches of server True
52. Sharing of executable files in LAN is not possible. False
53. LANs are arranged in star, bus, or ring configurations. True
54. UNIX is a GUI interface True
55. To create a directory in DOS use DIR command False
56. To display the contents of a file use LIST command. True
57. DEL command delete a directory in DOS False
58. Compiler converts Highlevel language. True
59. Hexa decimal value of decimal 34 is ACB False
60. Decimal value of hexadecimal E is 14 True

SHORT QUESTIONS:

1. Explain memory.
2. Explain Operating System
3. Explain Keyboard
4. Explain Joystick
5. Explain Trackball
6. Explain Light pen
7. Explain Graphic tablet
8. Explain Touch screen
9. Explain Scanners
10. Explain Virtual Reality
11. Explain Analog and Digital Signals
12. Explain any 3 high level languages
13. Explain what is a computer
14. Explain the working of a computer
15. Explain Multimedia
16. Explain Octal number system and Hexa decimal number system
17. Define Full – Adder
18. Explain Parallel and Serial Transmission
19. Explain Compilers and assemblers
20. Explain LAN and WAN
21. Explain the different types of WAN’s that are commonly used.
22. With the help of a diagram explain computer system.
23. Convert the given octal number to binary
a) (447) 8
b) (260) 8

24. Convert the given Hexadecimal number to Binary coded Hexa decimal and pure binary and then to decimal value.
a) (IB6)16
b) (2DE)16

25. Explain Analog and Digital systems
26. Explain the basic commands of windows: creating, moving, renaming, and deleting
Files/folders.
27. Explain Primary memory,Cache memory
28. Covert the given octal number to binary a) 101010 b) 101100
29. Explain Booting, Operating System.
30. Explain any 2-output devices.
31. What is meant by W.W.W
32. Explain computer Languages
33. Explain any 10 DOS commands.
34. Explain any 3 input devices.
35. Explain Data processing.
36. Explain Von Neumann Architecture.
37. Explain the Concept of Internet
38. Explain WWW and other Internet services.
39. Explain the concept network programming languages
40. Features of system software and examples of system software
41. Explain Magnetic disks and cartridge
42. Explain Floppy disks and disk drivers
43. Explain CDROM and CDROM drivers
44. Explain software.
45. Explain CPU
46. Explain VDU
47. Explain MODEM
48. Explain Booting.
49. Explain Machine and high level programming languages
50. Explain the elements of VI editor.
51. Explain the concept of shell and kernel.
52. Explain Bit, byte and word
53. Explain Binary number system and Decimal number system
54. Explain Concepts of information
55. Explain Difference between data and information
56. Explain Features of information
57. Explain Categories of information
58. Explain Level of information
59. Define Key field ,Record layout
60. Difference between fixed and variable length records

ESSAYS:

1. Explain computer generations?
2. Draw the basic structure of a computer and explain
3. Covert the given octal number to binary a) (155) 8
b) (346) 8
4. Convert the given decimal to binary
a) (4117)10
b) (13.15)10
c) (3167) 10
5. Convert the following to Octal to Decimal
a) (1334)8
b) (13.15)8
6. Explain Programming languages used for scientific applications.
7. Explain the Concepts of LAN ,WAN and MAN
8. Explain Internet protocol and TCP/IP.
9. Explain electronic mail.
10. Explain the concept of network computer.
11. Explain the working of a Mouse.
12. Explain the elements of windows NT
13. Compare DOS and UNIX
14. Explain different applications of information technology
15. Explain different classification of computer systems
16. Explain the preventive maintenance of computer systems.
17. Explain the Concept of client server and windows NT server
18. Explain the need for computer networks and advantages.
19. Explain System software and application software
20. Role of software in information technology
21. Explain Super computer, mainframe and personal computers
22. Draw and explain the block diagram of digital computer.
23. Explain Parallel and Serial Transmission
24. What are major it projects in India
25. Explain Features and Categories of information
26. Explain Binary ,Octal and Hexa decimal number system
27. Explain computer languages.
28. Explain uses of computer in a human life.
29. Explain DOS commands.
30. Explain different types of computer.