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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261. Data processing computer built to conventional architecture is _________

  • super computer
  • mainframe
  • micro computer
  • mini computer
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262. The material on which data is input to, stored on or output from a computer is ________

  • media
  • register unit
  • ALU
  • CPU
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263. A fully functional computing device containing all the elements of a computer which is built around a MICROPROCESSOR is ______

  • machine-in-built computer
  • super computer
  • micro computer
  • mini computer
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264. A type of channel used to connect a central processor and peripherals which uses multiplying is _______

  • modem
  • network
  • multiplener
  • none of these
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265. A stand-alone system which produces one page of printed output at a time is _________

  • page printer
  • line printer
  • golf-ball printer
  • dot matrix printer
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266. The complete picture of data stored in a database is ________

  • record
  • scheme
  • group
  • DBMS
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267. The average time necessary for the correct sector of a disk to arrive at the read write head is ___________

  • down time
  • seek time
  • rotational delay
  • access time
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268. The technique whereby a computer or other control unit 'asks' terminals if they have data to transmit is ________

  • protocol
  • pointer
  • polling
  • none of these
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269. A peripheral device in hwich the storage medium used is magnetic tape is _________

  • keyboard
  • VDU
  • punched card
  • tape deck
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270. A peripheral forming part of an interactive work station is ________

  • printer
  • mouse
  • terminals
  • joystick
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