Computer Operator Questions Set 1

Computer Operator Questions

Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which memory is the actual working memory?
a) SAM                  b) ROM               c) RAM                  d) TAB MEMORY

2. Most of the computers available today are known as
a) 3rd generation computers                           b) 4th generation computers 
c) 5th generation computers                           d) 6th generation computers

3. A program that converts computer data into some code system other than the normal one is known as:
a) Encoder                b)Simulation                  c) Emulator                    d) Coding

4. The invention of the slide rule is attributed to
a) Babbage               b) Oughtred                   c) Pascal                           d) Napier

5. Actual extension of instructions in a computer takes place in
a) Arithmetic logic unit            b) Control unit               c) Storage unit             d) All of the above

6. Which computer company invented the RAM chip?
a) Motorola               b) Intel                          c) Toshiba                       d) IBM

7. What does the control unit do?
a) Communicates its results                           b) Activates the output device           
c) Monitors the flow of information              d) Control the printer

8. Which one of the following printer prints a character at a time?
a) Chain Printer        b) Bank Printer           c) Drum Printer                 d) Daisywheel Printer

9. Which of the following is another name for backing store?
a) ROM                  b) SAM                        c) Bulk Memory                 d) Accumulator

10. A Computer that works with discrete quantities is
a) Analog               b) Digital                     c) Hybrid                             d) Optical


Answer Key
1. c)
2. b)
3. a)
4. b)
5. a)
6. b)
7. c)
8. d)
9. b)
10. b)