Computer Technology Quiz 1

30 Questions | By Jah359 | Last updated: Jan 21, 2013 | Total Attempts: 42

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1.

Is a special character such as space comm, or slash that is used to separate items in a list or sequence.
- A.
  
  Parameter
- B.
  
  Delimeter
- C.
  
  Disk file
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

A collection of related information that is treated as a basic unit of storage.
- A.
  
  Delimeter
- B.
  
  Parameter
- C.
  
  Disk file
- D.
  
  File name extension
3.

Is specified by the drive letter appearing in the normal dos prompt.
- A.
  
  File name extension
- B.
  
  Dos commands
- C.
  
  Default drive
- D.
  
  None of the above
4.

The process of starting a computer?
- A.
  
  Boot process
- B.
  
  Cold boot
- C.
  
  Warm boot
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

Use to denote a sequence of character that completely identifies a file and where to find it
- A.
  
  File specification
- B.
  
  File extension
- C.
  
  Filename
- D.
  
  Delimeter
6.

Control the activities with in a computer system
- A.
  
  Application software
- B.
  
  Operating system
- C.
  
  System software
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

3 General Categories of computer system (Check all the appropriate answers)
- A.
  
  Operating system
- B.
  
  Application software
- C.
  
  System software
- D.
  
  General purpose software
- E.
  
  Embedded system
- F.
  
  Application Programming Interface
8.

2 Elements of programming Languages
- A.
  
  Syntax
- B.
  
  Semantics
- C.
  
  Lexicom
- D.
  
  Interpreter
- E.
  
  Compiler
9.

What is high-level languages?
10.

What is ALU?
11.

What is DBMS?
12.

Display are measured in?
13.

Which of this list are not possible troubles in video display?
- A.
  
  Dead pixel
- B.
  
  Radiation
- C.
  
  Loss connection
- D.
  
  System failure
- E.
  
  Magnetic interface
- F.
  
  Eye constrain
14.

An input device used to input data electronically
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Which of the following are not form factor in input device
- A.
  
  Foldable
- B.
  
  Ligth
- C.
  
  Ergonomic
- D.
  
  Virtual
- E.
  
  Wireless
- F.
  
  On screen
- G.
  
  None of the above
16.

A mouse functions as a pointing device by detecting two dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

An optical disk drive is a disk drive that uses light waves in the process of reading and writing data.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

What will be the causes of malfunction optical drives?
- A.
  
  Loose connection
- B.
  
  Damaged motor
- C.
  
  Power failure
- D.
  
  All of the above
19.

A non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces.
- A.
  
  Disk drive
- B.
  
  Optical drive
- C.
  
  Magnetic drive
- D.
  
  All of the above
20.

Why is a HDD very sensitive?
21.

Provides the electrical and logical connections by which the other components of the system communicate
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Motherboard
- C.
  
  Processor
- D.
  
  None of the above
22.

Used as system memory or primary storage the working area used for loading displaying and manipulating applications and data.
- A.
  
  Cache Memory
- B.
  
  Direct memory access
- C.
  
  Memory
- D.
  
  All of the above
23.

AGP stands for?
- A.
  
  Application Graphic Program
- B.
  
  Accelerated Graphic Port
- C.
  
  Accelerated Graphics Peripheral
- D.
  
  All of the above
24.

What is the use of power supply in a computer?
25.

Factors that affect overall speed of a computer?
- A.
  
  CPU speed and technology
- B.
  
  Chipsets
- C.
  
  Operating system and drivers
- D.
  
  BUS speed
- E.
  
  All of the above

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