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1 Basic Computer MCQs

A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an

  • Interpreter
  • Simulator
  • Compiler
  • Commander
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Correct Answer: C. Compiler

Explanation: A compiler is a program that changes the whole code of a computer program ... Read More Details

2 Basic Computer MCQs

A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a________?

  • Computer
  • Microcomputer
  • Programmable
  • Sensor
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Correct Answer: B. Microcomputer

Explanation: A small or intelligent device is called that because it has a microcomputer inside. This ... Read More Details

3 Basic Computer MCQs

A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as___________?

  • Boot
  • Bug
  • Biff
  • Strap
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Correct Answer: B. Bug

Explanation: A fault in a computer program that makes it behave in the wrong way ... Read More Details

4 Basic Computer MCQs

A self-replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Brunner entitled The Shockwave Rider, is __________?

  • Bug
  • Vice
  • Lice
  • Worm
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Correct Answer: D. Worm

Explanation: The correct answer is Worm. In the 1970s novel The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner, ... Read More Details

5 Basic Computer MCQs

Unwanted repetitious messages, such as unsolicited bulk e-mail is known as_________?

  • Spam
  • Trash
  • Calibri
  • Courier
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Correct Answer: A. Spam

Explanation: Spam is the name for unwanted and repeated messages, especially emails sent to many people. ... Read More Details

6 Basic Computer MCQs

Second Generation computers were developed during___________?

  • 1949 to 1955
  • 1956 to 1965
  • 1965 to 1970
  • 1970 to 1990
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Correct Answer: B. 1956 to 1965

Explanation: Second Generation computers were developed during 1956 to 1965. These computers used transistors instead of ... Read More Details

7 Basic Computer MCQs

The computer size was very large in__________?

  • First Generation
  • Second Generation
  • Third Generation
  • Fourth Generation
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Correct Answer: A. First Generation

Explanation: The first generation computers were very large in size. They used vacuum tubes which were ... Read More Details

8 Basic Computer MCQs

Microprocessors as switching devices are for ___________ generation computers?

  • First Generation
  • Second Generation
  • Third Generation
  • Fourth Generation
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Correct Answer: D. Fourth Generation

Explanation: Microprocessors are used as switching devices in fourth generation computers. These computers started using microprocessors, ... Read More Details

9 Basic Computer MCQs

Which of the following devices can be used to directly image printed text?

  • OCR
  • OMR
  • MICR
  • All of above
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Correct Answer: A. OCR

Explanation: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is the device that can directly read and image printed text ... Read More Details

10 Basic Computer MCQs

The output quality of a printer is measured by____________?

  • Dot per inch
  • Dot per sq. inch
  • Dots printed per unit time
  • All of above
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Correct Answer: A. Dot per inch

Explanation: The correct answer is Dot per inch (DPI). DPI shows how many dots a printer ... Read More Details

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