Computer | MCQs

Explanation

The device that provides a display to the user is the Monitor.

The monitor visually presents the output from the computer.

It allowing users to see and interact with their data and applications.

Explanation

1.       Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2.       Solid State Drive.

3.       Random Access Memory (RAM)

4.       CD, DVD and Blu-ray Discs.

5.       DVD-RAM.

6.       ROM.

7.       USB Flash Memory.**** 

RY18012023

Explanation

The main electronic component used in first-generation counterparts was Vacuum Tubes and Valves

Leo is called the first-generation computer

First-generation (1940 - 1956)  vacuum tubes as a major piece of technology. 

The ENIAC is an example of 1st generation computer.

The time span of first-generation electronic computers was 1943 to 1959

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Second generation (1956 - 1963) use of transistors.

Third generation (1964 - 1971)  use of Integrated circuits.

Fourth generation (1972 - 2010) use of the microprocessor

The fifth generation (2010 to present) use Artificial intelligence

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ND7-5-2023

Explanation

The cache memory is located very close to the CPU, either on the CPU chip itself or on the motherboard in the immediate vicinity of the CPU and connected by a dedicated data bus.

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Explanation

Microsoft Outlook is an application that's used mainly to send and receive emails.

It's also used to manage various types of personal data including calendar appointments and similar entries, tasks, contacts, and notes.

Explanation

A computer's microprocessor performs:

1. arithmetic and logic operations,
2. provides temporary memory storage,
3. times and regulates all elements of the computer system.
   

Explanation

Computer hardware is the physical parts or components of a computer, such as:

• the central processing unit
• monitor
• keyboard
• computer data storage
• graphic card
• sound card
• and motherboard.

ND11-2-2023

Explanation

Binary is a system by which numbers, letters and other information are represented using only two symbols, or binary digits

Explanation

The CPU is the brain of a computer.

It contains all the circuitry needed to process input, store data, and output results.

The CPU is constantly following instructions from computer programs

That tells it which data to process and how to process it.

Explanation

USB, Serial, and Parallel are common computer ports:

• USB is widely used for modern devices like keyboards, printers, and flash drives.
• Serial ports were used for modems and mice but are now mostly replaced by USB.
• Parallel ports were used for printers but have also largely been replaced by USB.