Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#606] The register which holds the address of the location to or from which data are to be transferred is known as
Correct Answer

(C) memory address register

Explanation

Solution: In a computer, the memory address register (MAR) is the CPU register that either stores the memory address from which data will be fetched to the CPU, or the address to which data will be sent and stored.

[#607] In simplex transmission
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(B) Data transmission is one way

Explanation

Solution: In Simplex mode, the communication is unidirectional, as on a one-way street. Only one of the two devices on a link can transmit, the other can only receive. The simplex mode can use the entire capacity of the channel to send data in one direction.

[#608] Each model of a computer has a unique
Correct Answer

(B) Machine language

Explanation

Solution: Machine language : A low-level language that is directly understandable by the computer system. Each model of a computer has a unique machine language.

[#609] Transistorized computer circuits were introduced in the
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(B) second generation

Explanation

Solution: A transistor computer, now often called a second generation computer, is a computer which uses discrete transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

[#610] Those microcomputers which have the same operating characteristics as the IBM microcomputers are called IBM
Correct Answer

(B) clones

Explanation

Solution: Those microcomputers which have the same operating characteristics as the IBM microcomputers are called IBM clones. Cloning is a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things. Genes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals can all be cloned.