A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.
A. Light pen
B. Joystick
C. Plotter
D. Mouse
Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard?
A. Mouse
B. Joystick
C. Touch
D. Light pen
What is the best definition of 'mouse pointer'?
A. To press the right-side mouse button
B. A special icon (normally an arrow) that indicates the current location of the mouse on the desktop screen.
C. All the above
D. A hardware peripheral designed to 'scan' products into an inventory tracking system.
What is the best definition of 'microphone'?
A. The ability of a computer to convert spoken words from a user into usable data.
B. A hardware device plugged into a computer's sound card optimized for voice commands or other audio recording
C. To press the right-side mouse button
D. A display that also acts as an input device by allowing a user to navigate a program by touching specific locations of the screen.
Device driver is a software component..................... a computer system to communicate with a device,
A. That
B. That permits
C. Which permitting
D. Permits
An operating system:
A. Is always supplies with computer
B. Consists of programs that help in the operation of computer
C. Is not required on large computers
D. Is always written in BASIC
The kernel of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems are........................... .
A. Identical
B. Not same
C. Same
D. Unique
Windows NT and UNIX are ......................... for servers.
A. Two operating systems leading
B. Two for leading operating systems
C. Two lead operating systems
D. Two leading operating systems
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A. Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data
B. Performing repetitive tasks accurately
C. Electronic data processing
D. Doing quick mathematical calculations
What is the best definition of 'convergence'?
A. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
B. The evolution of devices towards common functionality
C. A computer using a relatively slow and specialized processor and ROM chip, normally used to control a particular device such as a washing machine or an MP3 player
D. All the above
RAM is used as a short memory because it is …
A. Is programmable
B. Is very expensive
C. Volatile
D. Has small capacity
What is the best definition of 'semiconductor storage'?
A. This is either dedicated or shared memory set aside specifically for the graphics processor
B. A type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
C. All the above
D. A legacy storage device using magnetic tape; normally reading and writing data slower rate and used for backups.
Which of the 'following statements is wrong?
A. Magnetic core and semiconductor memories are used as mass memory medium
B. Magnetic tape is non volatile
C. RAM is a type of volatile memory
D. An EPROM can be programmed, erased and reprogrammed by the user with an EPROM programming instrument
DBMS stand for …
A. Database management studies
B. Database marketing system
C. Database marketing strategies
D. Database management system
What is the best definition of 'input device'?
A. A handheld input device for computers with one or more buttons and a rounded body meant to be slid around on a pad or flat surface.
B. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle which can be used to draw on the computer screen
C. An input device or mouse alternative using a sensitive rectangular surface and a stylus
D. A peripheral used primarily to enter data into a computer
What is the best definition of 'barcode reader'?
A. All the above
B. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle which can be used to draw on the computer screen
C. An input device with a vertical rod mounted on a base used to control pointing devices or on-screen objects; normally with one or more buttons
D. A hardware peripheral designed to 'scan' products into an inventory tracking system
What is the best definition of 'beta version'?
A. An open format for exchanging data between spreadsheet programs
B. A measure of how easily programs can be moved to a new system without having to make any changes.
C. A software program used for testing purposes before it is released to the public.
D. An application which stores information that often needs to be accessed quickly such as appointments, contacts, notes, lists and memos.
What is the best definition of '.NET Framework'?
A. A program that takes human readable code and turns it into machine readable code
B. A premium software framework by Microsoft which executes code via a virtual machine
C. A programming language written by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995, and aimed mainly at web developers to create dynamic content
D. A high-level, popular, open source, interpreted programming language written by Larry Wall in 1986 and typically used for a wide variety of programming tasks
Most operating systems provide...................... to read and write data to files.
A. Function
B. Functions
C. With functions
D. Functions which
What is the best definition of 'compatible'?
A. A computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
B. Capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
C. Characterized by not having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events
D. No longer of use due to passage of time and the increase of surrounding technology