Computer Operator Questions Set 9

Computer Operator Questions

Multiple Choice Questions:
1. To protect the data on a 3.5" floppy you should write-protect the diskette by ____________.
a) sliding the slide to open the hole 
b) sliding the slide to close the hole 
c) using tape to cover the notch     
d) swipe the disk with a magnet so the data can't be read

2. Which of the following is a feature of ROM?
a) volatile            b) helps start the computer         c)   permanent                d) A and B

3. Formatting a disk ____________.
a) Erases all data on the disk                              b) Makes a backup copy of the data on the disk 
c) Moves the data around on the disk to save space         d) all of the above

4. Tape storage is primarily used for ____________.
a) Backups       b) Installing new programs         c) Rarely used software      d) None of the above

5. A large computer designed to meet the computing needs of a large organization is called a __.
a) Notebook computer         b) Microcomputer        c) Mainframe            d) Personal Computer

6. Which of the following is not an input device?
a) Keyboard                        b) Microphone               c) Monitor                 d) Scanner

7. When a computer prints a report, this output is called __________.
a) Hard copy                     b) Soft copy                     c) COM                     d) None of the above

8. Which of the following cannot be used for storage?
a) Hard Disk                      b) CPU                   c) Floppy Disk           d) Zip Disk

9. Which is a popular device used to transfer files from one computer to another?
a) Hard Disk                  b) RAM                             c) CPU                      d) Floppy Disk

10. A CRT is
a) Monitor                     b) Hard drive                     c) CPU                      d) RAM

Answer Key
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5. c)
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9. d)
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