Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#26] Which of the following operating systems is produced by IBM?
Correct Answer

(A) OS-2

Explanation

Solution: This version was released on 25 September 1996. OS/2 is a series of computer operating systems, initially created by Microsoft and IBM under the leadership of IBM software designer Ed Iacobucci.

[#27] The processor which performs arithmetical and logical operations is called
Correct Answer

(B) ALU

Explanation

Solution: An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations. It represents the fundamental building block of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. Modern CPUs contain very powerful and complex ALUs.

[#28] Which was an early mainframe computer?
Correct Answer

(D) ENIAC

Explanation

Solution: ENIAC(Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was amongst the earliest electronic general-purpose computers made. It was Turing-complete, digital and able to solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming.

[#29] Where is the headquarters of Intel located?
Correct Answer

(C) Santa Clara, California

Explanation

Solution: Intel Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in the Silicon Valley.

[#30] Which of the following was the first Intel processor introduced?
Correct Answer

(B) 4004

Explanation

Solution: The Intel 4004 is a 4-bit central processing unit (CPU) released by Intel Corporation in 1971. It was the first commercially available microprocessor by Intel. The 4004 was the first in a long line of Intel CPUs. The chip design started in April 1970, when Federico Faggin joined Intel, and it was completed under his leadership in January 1971.