Basic Computer Fundamentals Questions and Answers
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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Basic Computer Fundamentals
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231. ________ is a system developed at the university of michigan and aimed at automating the systems design process
- MS-DOS
- PC-DOS
- CP/M
- IS-DOS
232. A hand-held device which reads marks or characters on paper by detecting photo-sensitivity is ________
- light pen
- optical-wand
- plotter
- none of these
233. The methods used by COBOL to define the structure of a data item in terms of characters, digits, etc. is ________
- password
- pointer
- picture
- overlay
234. The collection of utility programs, subroutines or application programs used on a particular computer is _______
- package
- system software
- application programs
- program library
235. The time required to transmit a message from a terminal to the computer and to receive a reply at that terminal is _____
- Real time
- Response time
- Access time
- None of these
236. As a marker, a character used to indicate the occurre of a particular condition is called as ______
- segment
- sentinel
- pointer
- block
237. A storage address generated by key transformation which duplicates one already in enlisting is ______
- synonym
- spool
- switch
- paper tape
238. _______ is a technique developed within IBM to provide computer assistance in systems analysis
- CPA
- TAG
- CPM
- None
239. __________ is a device attached by the operator to a spool of magnetic tape when writing is to take place
- light pen
- plotter
- write ring
- magnetic disk
240. ________ is network spanning a sizeable geographical area with communication based on the telephone system.
- local area network
- wide area network
- modulator-demodulator
- none of these