Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#441] Symbolic languages were developed in
Correct Answer

(B) 1950

Explanation

Solution: Symbolic languages were developed in 1950. Common Lisp this language is known as the symbolic programming language.

[#442] What is the name given to the molecular-scale computer?
Correct Answer

(B) Nanocomputer

Explanation

Solution: Nanocomputer : A nanocomputer is a computer whose physical dimensions are microscopic. The field of nanocomputing is part of the emerging field of nanotechnology .

[#443] Who is considered the 'father' of the minicomputer and one of the founder fathers of the modern computer industry world-wide?
Correct Answer

(B) Kenneth H. Olsen

Explanation

Solution: Minicomputer pioneer and DEC founder Kenneth Olsen dies at 84. Kenneth Olsen, who died at 84 on Sunday, was a natural disruptor in the early days of computing. At Digital Equipment Corp., Olsen's minicomputers undercut the costs of IBM's mainframe computers and carved out a role for smaller, less capable machines.

[#444] The first microprocessors produced by Intel Corpn. and Texas Instruments were used primarily to control small
Correct Answer

(C) calculators

Explanation

Solution: The first microprocessors produced by Intel Corpn. and Texas Instruments were used primarily to control small calculators.

[#445] Which printer uses a combination of laser-beam & electro photographic techniques.
Correct Answer

(A) Laser printers

Explanation

Solution: Laser printers : Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process. It produces high-quality text and graphics (and moderate-quality photographs) by repeatedly passing a laser beam back and forth over a negatively charged cylinder called a "drum" to define a differentially charged image. The drum then selectively collects electrically charged powdered ink (toner), and transfers the image to paper, which is then heated in order to permanently fuse the text, imagery, or both. As with digital photocopiers, laser printers employ a xerographic printing process.