1 |
The term "time slicing" need not apply to. |
On line transacting processing
Batch processing
Real time processing
None of the above
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2 |
At the beginning of the instruction cycle, the contents of the Instruction Register specify. |
Operand for the instruction being executed
Instruction itself
Operand for the instruction to be executed next
None of above
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3 |
Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location |
It will change the address of the memory location
It will add to the content of the location
It will not be fruitful if there is already some data in that location
It will erase the previous content
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4 |
Wrong Statement. |
Information stored in RAM can be changed by over writing it
Information stored in ROM cannot be changed by over writing it
Information can be stored in any location of RAM
Computer main memory can be accessed only sequentially
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5 |
Pick out the correct definition of buffer. |
Buffer is a hardware device that stores data outside the CPU
Buffer is that portion of the CPU memory which stores program instructions
Buffer is a temporary storage between the CPU memory and a peripheral device
Buffer is a device to convert input data into a computer readable form
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6 |
The heart of a digital computer is.... |
control unit
memory unit
logic unit
visual display unit
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7 |
During E-time the ALU.. |
examines the instruction
enters the instruction
executes the instruction
elicts the instruction
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8 |
The process of executing several programs simultaneously by the use of more than one processing unit is called. |
Multiprogramming
Time sharing
Multiprocessing
Batch processing
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9 |
The following register keeps track of the program during execution. |
Address register
Program counter
Data register
Accumulator
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10 |
Which is not associated with the main memory of computer. |
semiconductor memory
core memory
read only memory
sequential memory
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11 |
The operation of arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is directed by. |
the ALU itself
program
control unit
memory unit
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12 |
The different memory locations are identified by hexadecimal numbers called. |
ASCII code
bytes
BCD numbers
addresses
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13 |
Each location in primary storage is assigned a unique. |
data
field
name
address
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14 |
Which of the following is an example of volatile memory. |
ROM
RAM
PROM
Hard disk
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15 |
The term word in computer terminology refers to. |
bits formed into groups
coded instructions
memory size
language used
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