Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#171] As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are
Correct Answer

(A) More expensive
(E) more expensive

Explanation

Solution: As compared to diskettes, hard disks are more expensive. A floppy disk also called a floppy, diskette, or just disk is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles.

[#172] The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform
Correct Answer

(D) Either of the above

Explanation

Solution: The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform either of the above. Secondary storage devices such as flash memory, hard disk, floppy disks, magnetic tape, paper tape, etc are only used in the storage of data and it lacks arithmetic, logic and fetches operations. A secondary storage is basically used to store data and files and retain its contents even without the power supply.

[#173] Which company is the biggest player in the microprocessor
industry?
Correct Answer

(C) Intel

Explanation

Solution: The biggest player in the microprocessor manufacturer of industry in Intel. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company's name comes from “integrated electronics”. Intel, in full Intel Corporation, American manufacturer of semiconductor computer circuits.

[#174] Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU?
Correct Answer

(B) Internal memory

Explanation

Solution: The computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU Internal memory. RAM is a storage device. When a program is started, it is loaded into RAM. The CPU then fetches machine language instructions from RAM and executes them.

[#175] Which command is used to set a name to a disk in DOS?
Correct Answer

(C) LABEL

Explanation

Solution: In computing, label is a command included with some operating systems (e.g., DOS, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows). It is used to create, change, or delete a volume label on a logical drive, such as a hard disk partition or a floppy disk.