Computer Basics Quiz

The brain of any computer system is:

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• CPU

• Power Supply

What difference does the 5th generation computer have from other generation computers?

• Cost reduction

• Speed improvement

• Increased size

• Technological advancement

Which part interprets program instructions and initiates control operations?

• ALU

• RAM

• Control Unit

• Motherboard

A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is called:

• Compiler

• Interpreter

• Assembler

• Emulator

The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is:

• Instruction Cycle

• Fetch Time

• Memory Cycle

• CPU Cycle

Binary numbers need more places for counting because:

• Binary digits are larger

• Binary systems are slow

• It is complex

• Binary base is small

Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible?

• Mainframe Computer

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?

• Calculator

• Slide Rule

• Abacus

• Digital Watch

A general-purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a time is called:

• Workstation

• Mainframe

• Server

• PC

ASCII stands for:

• Advanced System for Character Information Interchange

• American Standard Code for Internet Interaction

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• Automated System for Code Integration