Basic Computer Fundamentals Questions and Answers

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Understanding Basic Computer Fundamentals questions with answers is crucial for building a strong IT foundation. Whether preparing for SSC, TCS, Infosys, or campus placements, these programming questions and answers cover hardware, software, memory, operating systems, and networking basics. This topic enhances your technical literacy and prepares you for computer-awareness and IT aptitude sections in various exams. Each question comes with detailed explanations to strengthen conceptual understanding and practical application. Mastering these fundamentals ensures better performance in both academic and job-oriented assessments.

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161. A group of characters treated as an entity within some computer is a __________

  • Block
  • Pack
  • Word
  • None of these
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162. The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of bits within a word is

  • Bit clue
  • Bit manipulation
  • Carry bit
  • Byte
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163. A group of parallel lines that connect two or more devices ___________

  • Network
  • Bus
  • Bound
  • Baud
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164. A compact, enclosed package or magnetic tape that uses 1/4 inch tape and records 1600 bits per inch is a __________

  • Cassette
  • Drum
  • Cartridge
  • None of these
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165. The octal number (18)8 is equal to the decimal number _________

  • (65)10
  • (8)10
  • (18)10
  • (16)10
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166. A microprocessor is a ___________ on a chip.

  • Computer
  • CPU
  • ALU
  • Control unit
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167. The memory in a computer is used to (I Execute programs, II Store programs, III Store data) ________

  • I, II and III
  • I and II
  • II and III
  • None of these
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168. The binary numbers 1011 is equivalent to decimal numbers __________

  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
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169. The binary number 100110010 is equal to ____________ hexadecimal numbers.

  • 22
  • 37
  • 41
  • 132
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170. The CPU is made up of control unit ALU and _______

  • Memory
  • Input-Output
  • Register unit
  • All of the above
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