Computer Awareness Answers Part - 1
Notes:
x86 refers to the instruction set architectures developed by Intel based on the Intel 8086 microprocessor. As of now, most of the personal computers and laptops sold are based on the x86 architecture.
x86 refers to the instruction set architectures developed by Intel based on the Intel 8086 microprocessor. As of now, most of the personal computers and laptops sold are based on the x86 architecture.
2.Correct Answer: B [Mac OS]
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These are names of Mac OS Operating Systems. The names of various Mac OS are as follows:
3.Correct Answer: B [Fifth Generation Computers ]
These are names of Mac OS Operating Systems. The names of various Mac OS are as follows:
- Mac OS X Public Beta
- Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
- Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
- Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
Notes:
The term Knowledge based Information Processing Systems (KIPS) is being used in recent times by the Japanese in context with their efforts towards the fifth generation of computers. The fifth generation computers are to be powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The term Knowledge based Information Processing Systems (KIPS) is being used in recent times by the Japanese in context with their efforts towards the fifth generation of computers. The fifth generation computers are to be powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
4.Correct Answer: D [A programming language ]
Notes:
4GL means fourth-generation programming language
4GL means fourth-generation programming language
5.Correct Answer: B [Mobile Phones ]
6.Correct Answer: A [Virtual keyboard ]
7.Correct Answer: B [Front-end processor ]
8.Correct Answer: B [Buffer]
9.Correct Answer: A [4 Bits]
Notes:
In computing, a nibble (often nybble or even nyble to simulate the spelling of byte) is a four-bit aggregation, or half an octet. As a nibble contains 4 bits, there are sixteen possible values, so a nibble corresponds to a single hexadecimal digit (thus, it is often referred to as a “hex digit” or “hexit”).
In computing, a nibble (often nybble or even nyble to simulate the spelling of byte) is a four-bit aggregation, or half an octet. As a nibble contains 4 bits, there are sixteen possible values, so a nibble corresponds to a single hexadecimal digit (thus, it is often referred to as a “hex digit” or “hexit”).
10.Correct Answer: C [Both 1 ans 2]
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Devices like keyboard and mouse are used to input data and instructions to the computer and are called the input unit.
Devices like keyboard and mouse are used to input data and instructions to the computer and are called the input unit.
11.Correct Answer: B [Console]
12.Correct Answer: B [ARPANET]
13.Correct Answer: C [Pakistan]
14.Correct Answer: D [MeeGo]
15.Correct Answer: B [Experience]
16.Correct Answer: A [Programs]
Notes:
The set of instructions or programs that make the computer function using the hardware parts are called the software. We cannot see or touch software.
The set of instructions or programs that make the computer function using the hardware parts are called the software. We cannot see or touch software.
17.Correct Answer: A [Astrolabe]
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The astrolabe was invented in the Hellenistic world by Hipparchus. The astrolabe incorporated a mechanical calendar computer.
The astrolabe was invented in the Hellenistic world by Hipparchus. The astrolabe incorporated a mechanical calendar computer.
18.Correct Answer: A [Bus]
Notes:
In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers.
In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers.
19.Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
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All three i.e. Memory Buffer Register, Memory Data Register and Memory Address Register represent a collection of storage registers which are located on separate chips from CPU. They all fetch information from memory.
All three i.e. Memory Buffer Register, Memory Data Register and Memory Address Register represent a collection of storage registers which are located on separate chips from CPU. They all fetch information from memory.
20.Correct Answer: B [Blaise Pascal]
Notes:
Blaise Pascal had invented the first practical mechanical calculator. It was called the Pascaline and was used to help his father who was a tax-collector to solve his sums.
Blaise Pascal had invented the first practical mechanical calculator. It was called the Pascaline and was used to help his father who was a tax-collector to solve his sums.