Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#431] A number which is stored and processed but not in the standard exponential form is called
Correct Answer

(B) Fixed point number

Explanation

Solution: In computing, a fixed-point number representation is a real data type for a number that has a fixed number of digits after the radix point. Fixed-point number representation can be compared to the more complicated floating-point number representation.

[#432] A memory that holds micro programs is
Correct Answer

(B) ROM

Explanation

Solution: ROM stands for Read Only Memory. The memory from which we can only read but cannot write on it. This type of memory is non-volatile. The information is stored permanently in such memories during manufacture. A ROM stores such instructions that are required to start a computer.

[#433] A device invented by Dr. Bobeck in 1966, for mass storage of data is
Correct Answer

(B) Magnetic bubble storage

Explanation

Solution: Magnetic bubble storage : Bubble memory is a type of non-volatile computer memory that uses a thin film of a magnetic material to hold small magnetized areas, known as bubbles or domains, each storing one bit of data. The material is arranged to form a series of parallel tracks that the bubbles can move along under the action of an external magnetic field.

[#434] The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is
Correct Answer

(A) Architecture

Explanation

Solution: The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is Architecture.

[#435] Which of the following is the coding of data so that is can't be easily understood if intercepted.
Correct Answer

(C) Encryption

Explanation

Solution: Encryption : Encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies the intelligible content to a would-be interceptor.