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Q201.MS Word is which type of software?
Correct Answer: C
Microsoft Word is classified as a word processor, an application software designed for writing, formatting, editing, and printing text documents.
Q202.Data is permanently stored in _____?
Correct Answer: B
Hard Disks (and SSDs) are secondary non-volatile storage devices where data is stored permanently. RAM and Cache are temporary, volatile memory.
Q203.AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, NOR are which type of gate?
Correct Answer: B
AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, and XOR are logic gates, the fundamental physical or digital building blocks of an electronic circuit.
Q204.What is DMA stand for?
Correct Answer: A
DMA stands for Direct Memory Access, which allows hardware subsystems to access main system memory (RAM) independently of the CPU.
Q205.Which one is used for both read and write operations?
Correct Answer: A
RAM (Random Access Memory) allows both read and write operations, whereas ROM is designed primarily for read-only operations.
Q206.RAM stands for ____?
Correct Answer: A
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the high-speed primary memory used by a computer to store active data.
Q207.A computer application program that displays data arranged in rows and columns is called?
Correct Answer: A
A spreadsheet is a software application (like MS Excel) designed to organize, display, analyze, and calculate data arranged in a grid of rows and columns.
Q208.BIOS stands for ______?
Correct Answer: C
BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System, which is the built-in firmware used to initialize hardware and test system components during booting.
Q209.The output quality of a printer is measured by ____?
Correct Answer: B
Printer resolution and output quality are measured in DPI (Dots Per Inch), representing the density of individual ink or toner dots.
Q210.An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is?
Correct Answer: C
A Voice Response Unit (VRU) is an output peripheral that plays back pre-recorded or synthesized voice messages from a magnetic or digital medium.
Q211.Which of the following is permanently written at the time of manufacturing?
Correct Answer: B
Read-Only Memory (ROM) contains permanent startup/firmware instructions written directly during chip manufacturing.
Q212.Raw data processed by a computer becomes?
Correct Answer: A
Raw, unorganized facts (data) become structured and meaningful Information after processing by a computer.
Q213.Which program helps in understanding and managing the running of a computer?
Correct Answer: B
The Operating System (OS) is the primary system software responsible for managing resources and operating computers smoothly.
Q214.In computer architecture, which cache memory level is typically exclusive to each CPU core and provides the fastest data access?
Correct Answer: A
L1 Cache is built directly into each CPU core, operating at core clock speeds to offer the fastest access with minimal latency.
Q215.A file is copied from Computer A to Computer B. Which device is most commonly used?
Correct Answer: A
A USB Flash Drive is a highly portable, reusable secondary storage device commonly used to copy and transfer files between computers.
Q216.What is the output of a function that calculates the cube of 5?
Correct Answer: D
The cube of 5 is calculated as 5 x 5 x 5, which is equal to 125.
Q217.If a function adds x + y, what will be the output when x = 2 and y = 3?
Correct Answer: B
The arithmetic sum of 2 and 3 evaluates to 5.
Q218.Which of the following is NOT an Input device?
Correct Answer: C
Monitors and Speakers are classified as output devices because they present visual and auditory information to users.
Q219.SIM stands for ______?
Correct Answer: C
SIM cards used in mobile communication devices stand for Subscriber Identity Module.
Q220.If a computer lags while using different programs, which component should be upgraded first?
Correct Answer: A
Upgrading RAM (Random Access Memory) provides more high-speed memory space for multitasking and prevents lag under high workloads.