Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#1001] An electrical inter-connection that permit 8 or more bits of data to be moved in the same instant of time is called
Correct Answer

(B) Parallel interface

Explanation

Solution: An electrical inter-connection that permits 8 or more bits of data to be moved in the same instant of time is called Parallel interface.

[#1002] The hardware in which data may be stored for a computer system is called
Correct Answer

(D) Memory

Explanation

Solution: Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer's processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.

[#1003] Conversion of an octal number 73 8 to binary number is
Correct Answer

(D) 111011 2

Explanation

Solution: Conversion of an octal number (73) 8 to binary number is (111011) 2 (73) 8 = (111011) 2 Because 7 = 111 and 3 = 011 = (111011) 2

[#1004] Software that's loaded into a computer primary storage area is known as
Correct Answer

(A) Memory-resident package

Explanation

Solution: Software that's loaded into a computer primary storage area is known as Memory-resident package. BIOS, in full Basic Input/output System, computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. Its two major procedures are determining what peripheral devices (keyboard, mouse, disk drives, printers, video cards, etc.)

[#1005] Which of the following are the building blocks of all the circuits in a computer.
Correct Answer

(B) Logic gates

Explanation

Solution: 1) Logic gates are the building blocks of all the circuits in a computer. 2) Logic Gates are the basic building blocks of digital circuits. The computer/Smartphone you are using now is made-up on these logic gates. 3) Of the two the NAND gate is the most widely see.