Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#241] In computers ,what is the smallest and basic unit of information storage?
Correct Answer

(A) Bit

Explanation

Solution: The smallest unit of data in a computer is called Bit (Binary Digit). A bit has a single binary value, either 0 or 1. In most computer systems, there are eight bits in a byte. The value of a bit is usually stored as either above or below a designated level of electrical charge in a single capacitor within a memory device.

[#242] Which company is nicknamed "Big Blue"?
Correct Answer

(B) IBM

Explanation

Solution: International Business Machines Corporation, perhaps better known by its acronym IBM, is called the Big Blue.

[#243] What is Windows XP?
Correct Answer

(A) Operating System

Explanation

Solution: Windows XP is a personal computer operating system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and broadly released for retail sale on October 25, 2001.

[#244] Which of the following is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer?
Correct Answer

(C) Operating System

Explanation

Solution: An operating system is the low-level software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks and controlling peripherals.

[#245] WAV file format is associated with what type of files?
Correct Answer

(B) Sound

Explanation

Solution: Wave form audio file format is an audio file format standard, developed by IBM and Microsoft, for storing an audio bitstream on PCs. It is the main format used on Microsoft windows systems for uncompressed audio.