Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode
[#896] A memory that is capable of determining whether a given datum is contained in one of its addresses is
Correct Answer
(C) CAM
Explanation
Solution: A memory that is capable of determining whether a given datum is contained in one of its addresses is CAM. A projection on a rotating part in machinery, designed to make sliding contact with another part while rotating and impart reciprocal or variable motion to it.
[#897] The smallest logical data entity is called a data item or data
Correct Answer
(B) Field
Explanation
Solution: A field consists of a grouping of characters. A data field represents an attribute (a characteristic or quality) of some entity (object, person, place, or event).
[#898] Conversion of a hexadecimal number 3D 16 to binary number is
Correct Answer
(A) 111101 2
Explanation
Solution: Conversion of a hexadecimal number (3D) 16 to binary number is (111101) 2 . (3D) 16 = (111101) 2 Because 3 = 11 D = 13 (in hexadecimal) = 1101 Hence answer is = (111101) 2
[#899] Programs prepared by an outside supplier & privided to a user in a machine readable form is known as
Correct Answer
(B) Canned program
Explanation
Solution: Programs prepared by an outside supplier & provided to a user in a machine readable form is known as canned program. A program which has been written to solve a particular problem, is available to users of a computer system, and is usually fixed in form and capable of little or no modification.
[#900] An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as
Correct Answer
(B) Touch pad
Explanation
Solution: An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as Touch pad. A track pad, also known as a touchpad or glide pad, is a device that translates the position and motion (left, right, up, and down) of your fingers in order to move the cursor on your screen and interact with websites and applications.