MODULE – 1
Section A
MCQ (multiple choice questions)
1. 1 KB corresponds to
a) 1000Bytes
b) 1024 bytes
1 Marks
b)100 bytes
d) 8 bytes
2) UNIVAC is
a. Universal Automatic Computer
b. Universal Array Computer
c. Unique Automatic Computer
d. Unvalued Automatic Computer
3) IBM 1401 is
a. First Generation Computer
b. Second Generation Computer
c. Third Generation Computer
d. Fourth Generation Computer
4) LSI stands for
A large Scale Integration
b. large System Integration
c. Large Scale Intelligent Circuit
d. Large System Intelligent Circuit
5) Which of the following is first generation of computer
a. EDSAC
b. IBM-1401
c. CDC-1604
d. ICL-2900
6) Chief component of first generation computer was
a. Transistors
b. Vacuum Tubes and Valves
c. Integrated Circuits
d. None of above
7) FORTRAN is
.
a. File Translation
b. Format Translation
c. Formula Translation
d. Floppy Translation
8) Second Generation computers were developed during
a. 1949 to 1955
b.1956 to 1965
c.1965 to 1970
d.1970 to 1990
9) Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation
10) Which generation of computer is still under development
a.Fourth Generation
b. Fifth Generation
c. Sixth Generation
d. Seventh Generation
11) Artificial Intelligence is associated with which generation?
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Fifth Generation
d. Sixth Generation
12) Which operation is not performed by computer
a. Inputting
b. Processing
c. Controlling
d. Understanding
13) Fifth generation computer is also known as
a. Knowledge information processing system
b. Very large scale integration (VLSI)
c. Both of above
d. None of above
14) Analog computer works on the supply of
a. Continuous electrical pulses
b. Electrical pulses but not continuous
c. Magnetic strength
d. None of the above
15) Digital devices are
a. Digital Clock
b. Automobile speed meter
c. Clock with a dial and two hands
d. All of them
16) The computer that process both analog and digital is called
a. Analog computer
b. Digital computer
c. Hybrid computer
d. Mainframe computer
17) Which American super computer company is called Big Blue?
a. Microsoft
b. Compaq Corp
c. IBM
d. Tandy Svenson
18) One computer that is not considered a portable is
a. Minicomputer
b. Laptop computer
c. Notebook computer
d. All of above
19) The first microprocessor built by the Intel corporation was called
a.8008
b. 8080
c. 4004
d. 8800
20) In analog computer
a.Input is first converted to digital form
b. Input is never converted to digital form
c. Output is displayed in digital form
d. All of above
Part B
2 Marks
Q1. Define computer.
Q2.mention the key characteristic of computer.
Q3.What do you mean by EDI?
Q4.What do you mean by speed of a computer?
Q5.Give the meaning of GIGO.
Q6.What do you mean by workstation?
Q7.Define network computer.
Q8.explain mainframe computer briefly.
Q9.Mention three characteristic of supercomputer.
Q10.How many generation of computers are there? Write their periods.
Q11.Write a brief note on third generation of computers.
Q12. Write the mitation of 1st generation computers.
Q13.write a brief note on fourth generation computer.
Q14.What is minicomputer. Write there characteristics.
Q15.What is the difference between analog and digital computers.
Q16.What are the different types of micro-computers.
Q17.What are the advantage of fifth generation computers?
Q18.What are the limitation of third generation computers?
Q19. Explain the application of computer in education.
Q20.Explain the application of computers in business and industry.
Part –C
Q1.Write the characteristics of computers.
Q2.Briefly explain the generation of computers.
5 Marks
Q3.Classify and explain the computers on the basis of their processing capabilities.
Q4.Expalin the application of computers.
Q5. Explain the future of computer and compare it with the past computers.
Module 2
Section A
MCQ (multiple choice questions)
Q1. CD-ROM stands for
a.Compactable Read Only Memory
b. Compact Data Read Only Memory
c. Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
d. Compact Disk Read Only Memory
2. ALU is
a.Arithmetic
Logic
.b.Array
Logic
c.
Application Logic
d. None of above
2. VGA is
a. Video Graphics Array
b. Visual Graphics Array
c. Volatile Graphics Array
d. Video Graphics Adapter
3. MICR stands for
1 Marks
Unit
Unit
Unit
a. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
b. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
c. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
d.
None
4. Dot-matrix is a type of
a.Tape
b. Printer
c. Disk
d. Bus
5. he two kinds of main memory are:
a.Primary and secondary
b. Random and sequential
c. ROM and RAM
d. All of above
6. A kind of serial dot-matrix printer that forms characters with magnetically-charged ink sprayed dots is
called
a. Laser printer
b. Ink-jet printer
c. Drum printer
d. Chan printer
7. Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
a. Laser printer
b. Inkjet printer
c. Daisywheel printer
d. Dot matrix printer
8. A/n …. Device is any device that provides information, which is sent to the CPU
a. Input
b. Output
c. CPU
d. Memory
9. Which of the following is not an input device?
a. OCR
b. Optical scanners
c. Voice recognition device
d. COM (Computer Output to Microfilm)
10. The central processing unit (CPU) consists of
a. Input, output and processing
b. Control unit, primary storage, and secondary storage
c. Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit and primary storage
d. Control unit, processing, and primary storage
11. Which is considered a direct entry input device?
a. Optical scanner
b. Mouse and digitizer
c. Light pen
d. All of the above
12. EEPROM stand for
a.
Electrically
Erasable
Programmable
Read
b.
Easily
Erasable
Programmable
Read
c.
Electronic
Erasable
Programmable
Read
d. None of the above
13. Which of the following is not an input device
a. scanner
b. printer
c. flat screen
d. Touch screen
14. Which of the following is used as a primary storage device?
a. Magnetic drum
b. PROM
c. Floppy disk
d. All of these
15. Which of the following devices can be used to directly input printed text?
a. OCR
b. OMR
c. MICR
d. All of above
16. The output quality of a printer is measured by
Only
Only
Only
Memory
Memory
Memory
a. Dot per cm
b. Dots per inch
c. Dots printed per unit time
d. All of above
17. The two kinds of main memory are:
i) Primary and secondary
ii)
Random
iii) ROM and RAM
iv) All of above
and
sequential
18. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on
A)
Tracks
B)
Bits
C)
Disk
D) All of above
per
per
pack
inch
inch
in
of
of
disk
surface
tracks
surface
19. Which of the following is the largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives?
A)
B)
C)
D) 3M
IBM
Seagate
Microsoft
20. Which is the type of memory for information that does not change on your computer?
A)
B)
C)
D) RW / RAM
Part–B
RAM
ROM
ERAM
2 Marks
Q1. Define Modem?
Q2. Define the term Hardware?
Q3. What is an input device?
Q4.Name any four output device?
Q5. What are the different types of printers?
Q6.Name any two pointing devices?
Q7. What is the use of scanner as input device?
Q8. Explain the purpose of OMR and OCR?
Q9.Distinguish between trackball with a mouse?
Q10.Exaplin the different types of Disks we use on computers ?
Q11.Expalin the following terms:oCR;OMR:MICR?
Q12.Distinguish between primary storage and secondary storage drive> give example?
Q13. What is the function of RAM and ROM?
Q14.Expalin the different types of magnetic disk?
Q15. What do you mean by plotter?
Q16.Write a note on :WORM;DVD?
Q17. Distinguish between impact printer and non impact printer?
Q18. List the main features of Dot matrix printers?
Q19.Explain the term tracks and sectors.
Q20.What do you mean by formatting?
Part–C
Marks 5
Q1.Comapre the storage capabilities of floppy, and CD?
Q2.Explaiin the different types of input devices?
Q3. Explain different types of output devices?
Q4.How is printer classified? Explain each one of them?
Q5.Explain the block diagram of computer.
Q6.Explain the difference between magnetic and optical storage devices with example.
Q7.Expalin the function of CPU with sketch.
Q8.Exaplin the different types of ROM.
Q9.Explain the different types of secondary storage device.
Q10.Write a note on keyboard and its type.
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