CSEC Multiple Choice Practice Tests 3

Executing the statement, "Read A, B", involves performing the computer function of

• input

• output

• processing

• storage

The MOST appropriate term for the physical components of a computer is

• hardware

• peripherals

• programs

• software

The smallest unit of storage of data in a computer is

• bit

• byte

• character

• word

Information from a computer can be permanently stored on ALL of the following mediums except

• compact disks

• floppy disk

• hard disk

• random access memory

If 25a=216 then

• a = 2, b = 8

• a = 2, b = 10

• a = 8, b = 10

• a = 10, b = 8

What is the two's complement representation of the integer 26, using 8 bit two's complement?

• 00011010

• 11100101

• 11100110

• 11100111

10112+ 10012=

• 10011

• 10100

• 10111

• 11011

All of the following is a type of system software EXCEPT

• application programs

• operating systems

• translators

• utilities

Which function of the OS handles the storing of programs that are presently being executed by the computer?

• Process management

• Memory management

• File management

• Device management

When the operating system allows a user to perform multiple processes at the same time, this can be referred to as

• multitasking

• multiprogramming

• multiprocessing

• time-sharing