Computers - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

The internet was created to provide

a secure form of communication

a common communication means for all computers

Both (a) & (b)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Both (a) & (b)

2 .

On the basis of memory size & performance, which type of computer is known as "Big Iron"?

Micro computer

Super computer

MainFrame

Mini computer

Correct Answer : MainFrame

On the basis of Memory size & performance, MainFrame is known as "Big iron". A mainframe computer is used for large-scale computing purposes that require greater availability and security.

3 .

The process when the computer is switched on and the operating system gets loaded from hard disk to main memory is called

Fetching

Booting

Processing

Multi-Processing

Correct Answer : Booting

it's called booting... And there are two types of booting

Restarting a computer or its operating system software. It is of two types

* Cold booting : when the computer is started after having been switched off.

* Warm booting : when the operating system alone is restarted (without being switched off) after a system crash or 'freeze.' Both types of booting clear out (for the time being) the bugs, bombs, memory conflicts, and other idiosyncrasies of the operating system.

4 .

Which company developed 'Swift' Programming Language?

Apple

Microsoft

Google

Facebook

Correct Answer : Apple

Swift is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple Inc. and the open-source community.

5 .

Full form of BIOS is

Binary Interchange Operation System

Beginner's Input Operation Symbol

Basic Interface Oriented Service

Basic Input Output System

Correct Answer : Basic Input Output System

BIOS, in full Basic Input/Output System, computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on.

6 .

An example of Full Duplex communication channel.

Television Broadcasting

Walkie-Talkie

Radio Broadcasting

Telephone conversation

Correct Answer : Telephone conversation

7 .

What is the primary requisite of a good computer programmer?

Scientific knowledge

Mathematical mind

Logical mind

Artistic mind

Correct Answer : Logical mind

Logical mind is very necessary for a good computer programmer. Mathematical mind is necessary but logical mind is most.

8 .

The first movie released in 1982 with terrific computer animation and graphics was ?

Forbidden planet

Star wars

Dark star

None of the above

Correct Answer : Star wars

The first movie released in 1982 with terrific computer animation and graphics was "STAR WARS"

9 .

Graphic interfaces were first used in a xerox product is called ?

Ethernet

Inter LISP

Small talk

Zeta LISP

Correct Answer : Ethernet

10 .

Which is a single integrated circuit?

CPU

Gate

Chip

Mother Board

Correct Answer : Gate

Gate is a single integrated circuit like OR Gate, AND Gate, NOT Gate. Keyboard is called Mother Board and it is a peripheral device. CPU stands for Central Processing Units is known as Brain of Computer.