The original ASCII code used _____ bits of each byte, reserving that last bit for error checking.

Computers - General Knowledge Questions

5 bits

6 bits

7 bits

8 bits

Correct Answer : 7 bits

The basic ASCII set uses 7 bits for each character, giving it a total of 128 unique symbols. The extended ASCII character set uses 8 bits, which gives it an additional 128 characters. The extra characters represent characters from foreign languages and special symbols for drawing pictures.

Published On : June 17, 2021

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Q .

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is

Networks

Designing

Architecture

Graphics

Correct Answer : Architecture

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is Architecture.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

Which programming language is based on Algol 60

SIMULA

SNOBOL

ADA

PILOT

Correct Answer : SIMULA

Simula Programming Language : Simula is the name of two simulation programming languages, Simula I and Simula 67, developed in the 1960s at the Norwegian Computing Center in Oslo, by Ole-Johan Dahl and Kristen Nygaard. Syntactically, it is a fairly faithful superset of ALGOL 60, also influenced by the design of Simscript.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

What is the name given to the weapons which use computerised guidance system?

Dumb weapons

Smart weapons

Guided weapons

Starwars weapons

Correct Answer : Smart weapons

Smart weapons : A precision-guided munition (PGM, smart weapon, smart munition, smart bomb) is a guided munition intended to precisely hit a specific target, to minimize collateral damage and increase lethality against intended targets.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers