Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode
[#1141] Which of the following is used as "Input device" for the computer?
Correct Answer
(D) Light pen
Explanation
Solution: An input device in computing is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to supply a data processing system including a computer or information appliance with control and data signals.
[#1142] A machine associated with card-based data processing is
Correct Answer
(B) Collator
Explanation
Solution: A machine associated with card-based data processing is Collator. A person or machine that collates texts or manuscripts, computing. A device for matching or checking punched cards in separate files and for merging two or more files sorted into the same ordered sequence.
[#1143] The most popular language used with microcomputers and time-shared mini computers, is an easy-to-use high level language.
Correct Answer
(D) BASIC
Explanation
Solution: BASIC is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use. In 1964, John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz designed the original BASIC language at Dartmouth College. They wanted to enable students in fields other than science and mathematics to use computers.
[#1144] Primary storage is _____ as compared to secondary storage.
Correct Answer
(C) Fast and expensive
Explanation
Solution: Primary memory devices are more expensive than secondary storage devices. Secondary memory devices are less expensive when compared to primary memory devices. Primary memory is also known as Main memory or internal memory. Secondary memory is also known as External memory or Auxiliary memory.
[#1145] Offline device is
Correct Answer
(A) a device which is not connected to CPU
Explanation
Solution: Offline device is a device which is not connected to CPU. When a computer or other device is not turned on or connected to other devices, it is said to be "offline". This is the opposite of being "online," when a device can readily communicate with other devices.