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Mid Term examination 2079
Class: 7
Sub: Computer
F.M: 50
P.M: 20
Time: 1:30 hrs.
Name : …………………………………………………….
Attempt all the given questions in the question paper.
(2 marks for neatness and clean handwriting)
[30×1=30]
1. Group of instructions that directs a computer is called........
AStorage
C. Logic
B.Memory
D. Program
2. Which of the following is not an output device of a computer?
A. Printer
C. VDU
B. keyboard
D. CRT screen
3. A computer has no more sense than a light.......
A. bulb
C. switch
B. pen
D. pad
4. The first large scale electronic computer which became operational
in 1946 and contained approximately 18000 vacuum tubes and could
perform 300 multiplications per second was known as.............
A. ILLIAC
C. JOHNIAC
B. ENIAC
D. EDSAC
C. compiler
B. simulator
D. commander
6. In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed.......
Roll No.: ……………….
A. circle (O) the right answer
A. interpreter
A. Parallely only
C. Both sequentially an parallely
B. Sequentially only
D. All of the above
7. Program execution time would be minimum if the programs are
written in....
A. Machine Language
C. Assembly language
B. High level language
D. All of the above
8. A small square or rectangular piece of silica on which several layers
of an integrated circuit are etched or imprinted is called.........
A. VLSI
C. wafer
B. micro
D.chip
9. The processing capability of a microcomputer can be enhanced with
the help of.....
A. addition processor
C. secondary memory
B. expansion cards
D. buffer memory
10. Computer programmer................
A. does all the thinking for a computer
B. can enter input data quickly
C. can operate all types of computer equipment
D. can draw only flowchart
11. What is the name of the earliest calculating machine which was
17. All calculations are performed and all comparisons are made in
based on concepts found in modern computers but was unfortunately
A. control unit
B. arithmetic-logic unit
never built?
C. central processing unit
D. primary storage unit
A. Babbage's Difference Engine
B. Pascal's Adder
18. Point out the odd item amongst the following.
C. Leibnitz's Multiplier
D. Differential Analyser
A. Computer mouse
B. Light pen
12. The first machine to successfully perform a long series of arithmetic
C. Touchpad
D. Printer
and logical operations was:
19. Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?
A. ENIAC
B. Analytic engine
A. Printer
B. Mouse
C. Mark I
D. UNIVAC-I
C. Keyboard
D. Arithmetic Logic Unit
13. Which is used for manufacturing chips?
20. Which of the following is used as storage locations both in the ALU and the
A. Bus
B. Semiconductors
control section of a computer?
C. Control unit
D. (a) and (b) only
A. accumulator
B. adder
C.register
D. decoder
14. The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits
21. What is the name of the computer terminal which gives paper printout?
or
A. Display screen
B. Soft copy terminal
D. Hard copy terminal
A. bytes
B. decimal bytes
C. Plotter
C. kilobytes
D. bits
22. Primary storage is ........as compared to secondary storage.
15. Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material are also
called?
A. Fast and expensive
B. Slow and inexpensive
C. Fast and inexpensive D. Slow and expensive
23. In the IBM PC-AT, what do the words AT stand for?
A. hard disks
B. diskettes
A. Additional terminals
B. Applied technology
C. high-density disks
D. templates
C. Advance technology
D. Advanced terminology
16. Which of the following is responsible for coordinating various
operations using timing signals?
24. The punched card used in the IBM System/3 contains
A. 80 columns
B.96 columns
C.120 columns D.126 columns
A. Arithmetic-logic Unit
B. Control unit
C. Input/Output unit
D. Memory unit
25. Which was the first computer to use transistors instead of vacuum tubes?
A. Intel-650
B. Datamatic-1000
C. Burroughs E-101
D. IBM-1401
C. Match the following types of the computers:
[4×1=4]
26. A CPU's processing power is measured in:
A. IPS
B. MIPS
C. CIPS
D. nano-seconds
27. Which of the following is non-impact printer?
A. Drum printer
B. Line printer
C. Chain printer
D. Laser printer
28. The personal-computer industry was started by:
A. IBM
B. Compaq
C. Apple
D. HCL
Analog Computer
combination of analog and digital
Digital Computer
designed for single user
Hybrid Computer
speedometer
Personal Computer
works with digits
29. The operation of a digital computer is based on…….. principle.
A. counting
B. electronic
C. measuring
D. logical
D. Fill in the gaps with correct words. [10×1=10]
30. Which of the following memories needs refresh?
a. ……………………………………………………….. is one of the most common
A. SRAM
B. ROM
and very popular input devices which helps to input data to the computer.
C. DRAM
D. All of the above
b. A.........................................can be used to control the position of the cursor on
B. Write full form:
[4×1=4]
a. PC : ………………………………………………………………………………………
the screen, but it cannot be used to enter the text into the computer.
c. Joystick is also a pointing device, which is used to move
the.................................................. on a monitor screen.
b. CAM : …………………………………………………………………………………
c. CAD: …………………………………………………………………………………..
d. The quality of printer is measured in ............................... are the most common
audio output devices used with computer systems.
d. PDA: …………………………………………………………………………………
e. …………………………………………… are two main types of plotters they are
drum and plotters
f. ………………………………………........ is one of the main largest data storage
device in a computer.
h……………………………………….is a collection of instructions that enables the
user to interact with computer hardware to perform some specific tasks.
i. System software helps to activate the computer system and provides
the....................…………………………..environment for other application
software.
j……………………………....... …software helps to activate the computer system
and
provides them with common platform to work.
Good Luck!